| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 159297 |
| Military Code: | AA-412 |
| Other Marks: | 12 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | LTV A-7 Corsair II |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | LTV A-7 Corsair II |
| Aircraft Version: | LTV A-7E Corsair II |
| C/n (msn): | E435 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Navy |
| Unit Markings: | VA-81 / CVW-17 |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Location: | Not known |
| Country: | Not known |
| Photo Date: | May 1978 |
| Photo from: | Bob Thomas Collection |
| Photo ID: | 629296 |
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Accepted by the USN on 17 October 1974. On 8 January 1980, while assigned to VA-97 aboard USS Coral Sea (CV-43), this aircraft had a night ramp strike. The pilot had a successful ejection. CV-43 was operating in the South China Sea at the time. Slide taken by Mr. J. Breux. This photo was added on 11 December 2023, and has since been viewed 338 times. |