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The Ling-Temco-Vought A-7 Corsair II

The Ling-Temco-Vought A-7 Corsair II was a carrier-based subsonic light attack aircraft procured by the US Navy to replace its aging A-4 Skyhawks.  It was first deployed in 1967, and saw extensive service during the Vietnam War.  Variants included the A-7A, A-7B, A-7C, A-7D (flown by the US Air Force),  A-7E, and A-7K (also US Air Force) with each variant representing upgrades to the power plant, avionics, and/or  weapons carried by the aircraft.  Retirement of the A-7 Corsair II by the Navy began in the mid 1980s, being replaced by the F/A 18 Hornet.  Two squadrons flying the A-7 participated in Operation Desert Storm.  Upon their return from this action in May 1991, these last remaining A-7s were retired.

 A-7 Corsair II Profile Drawings by George E. Bieda

Shown here are two of  George's profiles of  A-7s.  The image on the left is an A-7B of VA-155 from 1973.  This is our standard drawing without personalization added.  The drawing on the right, an A-7E as flown by the VA 87 Golden Warriors, in the 1975 - 1978 time frame, shows the type of personalization we can add to a drawing, at no additional charge.  This helps to make your drawing truly unique.  Click on either image for a larger view, then click your browser's BACK button to return here.  

Most Navy, Air Force and Air National Guard squadrons are available--simply use the pull down menu under "Squadron" to select your choice when placing an order.  Be sure to select a print size and any framing options as well!  When composing the drawing, George can use a particular aircraft number, BUNO, carrier and airwing, so inlcude what you'd like to see in the COMMENTS secion of the order form.

Our reference materials show the following  US Navy squadrons flew the A-7 Corsair II:  VA-12 Flying Ubangis, VA-15 Valions, VA- 22 Fighting Redcocks, VA-25 Fists of the Fleet, VA-27 Royal Maces, VA-37 Bulls, VA-46 Clansmen, VA-55 Warhorses, VA-56 Champions, VA-66 The Waldos, VA-72 Blue Hawks, VA-81 Sunliners, VA-82 Marauders, VA-83 Rampagers, VA-86 Sidewinders, VA-87 Golden Warriors, VA-93 Blue Blazers, VA-94 Mighty Shrikes, VA-97 Warhawks, VA-105 Gunslingers, VA-113 Stingers, VA-122 Flying Eagles, VA-146 Blue Diamonds, VA-147 Argonauts, VA-152 Fighting Aces, VA-153 Blue Tail Flies, VA-155 Silver Foxes, VA-174 The Hellrazors, VA-192 Golden Dragons, VA-195 Dambusters, VA-203 Blue Dolpins, VA-205 Green Falcons, VA- 215 Barn Owls, VA-303 Golden Hawks, VA-305 Hackers.

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