| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 159286 |
| Military Code: | NJ-237 |
| Other Marks: | 37 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | LTV A-7 Corsair II |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | LTV A-7 Corsair II |
| Aircraft Version: | LTV A-7E Corsair II |
| C/n (msn): | E424 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | VA-122 |
| Location | |
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| City / Area: | Gulf of Mexico / Off-Pensacola [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity) |
| Region / Country: | Florida, United States |
| Ship / Rig: | USS Lexington AVT16 |
| Photo Date: | 9 May 1979 |
| Photo by: | Bob Thomas |
| Photo ID: | 593804 |
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This A-7E has just made an arrested landing. The hook runner (a flight deck crew member) appears to be signaling not to let the aircraft taxi as the arresting cable is fouled in the arresting hook. The USS Lexington saw heavy combat in World War Two. As with all carriers of that vintage it had a teakwood deck. Although the landing area was modified with steel plating, other areas were still wood when this photo was taken as evidenced by the teak planks visible in the lower part of the photo. This photo is copyright © Bob Thomas, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 13 August 2023, and has since been viewed 396 times. |