| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 156766 |
| Military Code: | NJ-205 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | LTV A-7 Corsair II |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | LTV A-7 Corsair II |
| Aircraft Version: | LTV TA-7C Corsair II |
| C/n (msn): | E33 |
| 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: | 595205 |
| Photo Comment |
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Slide taken during VA-122 pilot carrier qualifications aboard USS Lexington. Delivered new to the US Navy as an A-7C on 17 September 1969. Later converted to a TA-7C and assigned to VA-122. On 13 October 1981 this aircraft crashed due to engine failure. Both crew successfully ejected. This photo is copyright © Bob Thomas, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 19 August 2023, and has since been viewed 673 times. |