| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | 153178 |
| Military Code: | NF-315 |
| Other Marks: | 15 |
| 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): | A87 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | VA-93 / CVW-5 |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Area: | South China Sea / Off-Central Luzon [ Off-Airport ]Map (vicinity) |
| Country: | Philippines |
| Ship / Rig: | USS Midway CV41 |
| Photo Date: | July 1975 |
| Photo by: | Bob Thomas |
| Photo ID: | 451641 |
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This A-7A was lost on 6 October 1975 off Okinawa due to engine failure. The pilot had a successful ejection and was rescued by helicopter from the ship. In July 1975 the USS Hancock (CV-19) was undergoing repair at Naval Station Subic Bay. Carrier Air Wing 21 was assigned to the Hancock, and in order to maintain their carrier qualifications CVW-21 used Midway's flight deck for a couple of days. The A-4F Bureau Number 155022 "Lady Jessie" of VA-164 was the last A-4 to carry that name as the squadron was disestablished in late 1975. This photo is copyright © Bob Thomas, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 6 April 2022, and has since been viewed 555 times. |