| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 152679 |
| Alternate Serial: | 2679 |
| Military Code: | NL-406 |
| Other Marks: | 6 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | LTV A-7 Corsair II |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | LTV A-7 Corsair II |
| Aircraft Version: | LTV A-7A Corsair II |
| C/n (msn): | A36 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | VA-86 |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | New Orleans - NASMap |
| Region / Country: | Louisiana, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: KNBG IATA: NBG Local: NBG Other: - |
| Event: | NAS New Orleans Air Show/Open House 1969 |
| Photo Date: | 25 May 1969 |
| Photo by: | Bob Thomas |
| Photo ID: | 448112 |
| Photo Comment |
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This A-7A was lost over the Gulf of Tonkin due to engine failure on 15 November 1969. The pilot had a successful ejection and was rescued by a USN helicopter. This photo is copyright © Bob Thomas, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 21 March 2022, and has since been viewed 488 times. |