Aircraft Photo of 70-0970 / AF70-970 | LTV A-7D Corsair II | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #401533
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:70-0970
Alternate Serial:AF70-970
Military Code:MB
Aircraft Original Type:LTV A-7 Corsair II
Aircraft Generic Type:LTV A-7 Corsair II
Aircraft Version:LTV A-7D Corsair II
C/n (msn):D116
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Location
City / Airport:Dayton - Wright-Patterson AFB / Wright AFBMap
Region / Country:Ohio, United States
Airport Codes:ICAO: KDWF   IATA: -   Local: DWF   Other: -
Collection:National Museum of the United States Air Force
 
Photo Date:5 June 2012
Photo by:Glenn Chatfield
Photo ID: 401533
Photo Comment

10/71: TOS USAF. 1972: 355th Tactical Fighter Squadron, 354th Tactical Fighter Wing, Myrtle Beach AFB, SC. 9/72: Deployed to Thailand for combat in Vietnam, returning to the USA by May 1974. It was flown by Maj. Colin A. Clarke on a 9hr rescue support mission for which he received Air Force Cross. By 1977: 120th TFS, 140th TFG (ANG), Buckley AFB, Denver, CO. 31 Jan 1992: Flown to the National Museum of the USAF.

This photo is copyright © Glenn Chatfield, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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