This F-4D arrived from Carswell (TX) at Selfridge (MI) with some mechanical problems in June 1988. As the 457th was nearing a transfer to F-4E, the USAF decided to leave the old F-4D at Selfridge, awaiting what to do. Eventually, the aircraft was used for Aircraft Battle Damage Repair training at Selfridge. Luckely, I pictured the Phantom before it was tortured. In May 1990, the F-4D was donated to the Freedom Memorial Park, Sterling Heights (MI) where it arrived in August 1990.

After retirement in late 1989, this dual seat Corsair was transferred to the 166th TFS within the Ohio Air National Guard. After retirement, the A-7K was flown to AMARC for storage on 24 September 1992. It received inventory code AE0216. In May 1998 it was unfortunately scrapped in May 2012 by HVF West Yard.

After retirement in late 1989, this Corsair was transferred to the 198th TFS with the Puerto Rico Air National Guard. After that, the SLUF was flown to AMARC for storage. It received inventory code AE0184 on 26 May 1998. In July 1992 it was moved to the HVF West Yard Scrapyard.

Maintenance outside. After retirment with the 107th in late 1989, the Corsair was transferred to the Virginea Air National Guard with the 149th TFS. After April 1990, the various databases lost track of this A-7D.

After retirement with the 107th in late 1989, the aircraft remained at homebase Selfridge, initially as Aircraft Battle Damage Repair airframe, but since September 1994 preserved with the Selfridge Military Air Museum,

After retirement with the 107th late 1989, the various databases lost track of this Corsair.

After retirment with the 107th in late 1989, the Corsair was transferred to the 6512th Test Squadron at Edwards. After that service, it was preserved at Eastover - McEntire ANGS (SC).

After retirement in late 1989, this Corsair was transferred to the 166th TFS within the Ohio Air National Guard. After retirement, the A-7D was flown to AMARC for storage on 25 September 1992. It received inventory code AE0226. In November 1996 it was unfortunately scrapped by National/SW.

After retirment with the 107th in late 1989, the Corsair was transferred to the 6512th Test Squadron at Edwards. It was eventually retired in April 1992 and transferred to the 8th Air Force museum at Barksdale AFB (LA).

After retirement in late 1989, this Corsair was flown over to Kirtland AFB (NM) for preservation at the gate.

After retirement in late 1989, this Corsair was transferred to the Puerto Rico Air National Guard where it was assigned to the 198th Fighter squadron. After retirement, the SLUF was flown to AMARC for storage on 3 August 1992. It received inventory code AE0190. In August 1997 it was moved to the HVF West Yard Scrapyard.

After retirement in late 1989, this Corsair was directly flown to AMARC for storage. It received inventory code AE0147. In May 1998 it was moved to the HVF West Yard Scrapyard.

After retirement in late 1989, this Corsair was directly flown to AMARC for storage. It received inventory code AE0173. In April 1997 it was moved to the National Scrapyard.

After 107th TFS service, this Michigan Air National Guard Corsair was transferred to the 6512th Test Wing at Edwards in late 1989. The aircraft was retired to AMARC on 21 September 1992 with inventory code AE0212. In late 1996 is moved to the United Scrapyard... that was no good news for this airframe.

The Michigan Air National Guard was using the A-7D with the 107th Tactical Fighter squadron. In its final months within the unit, these pictures were made. The 107th operated many aircraft types since its establishment in 1927. The A-7 replaced the F-100D Super Sabre in 1979. They operated the Corsair up to 1989 after which they replaced it with the F-16. That one was assigned to the squadron up to 2008 and replaced by the A-10 Thunderbolt II.

The Michigan Air National Guard was using the A-7D with the 107th Tactical Fighter squadron. In its final months within the unit, these pictures were made. The 107th operated many aircraft types since its establishment in 1927. The A-7 replaced the F-100D Super Sabre in 1979. They operated the Corsair up to 1989 after which they replaced it with the F-16. That one was assigned to the squadron up to 2008 and replaced by the A-10 Thunderbolt II.

Lovely old C-130A with a massive 107th TFS badge on the forward fuselage. The A-7 squadron, assigned to the 127th Tactical Fighter Wing of the Michigan Air National Guard used the Herc for logistical missions. The Hercules was preserved in the Selfridge Military Air Museum from 19 September 1989, only one month after this picture was made. Two days earlier, on 17 September 1989 the aircraft made its final operational flight.

This 71-0323 crashed on 19 Nov'91. The A-7D was written off under unknown circumstances, the pilot was killed on the scene. The Michigan ANG was using the A-7D with the 107th Tactical Fighter squadron. In its final months within the unit, these pictures were made. The 107th operated many aircraft types since its establishment in 1927. The A-7 replaced the F-100D Super Sabre in 1979. They operated the Corsair up to 1989 after which they replaced it with the F-16. That one was assigned to the squadron up to 2008 and replaced by the A-10 Thunderbolt II. Check the two 171st FIS F-4Ds in take-off.

The Michigan Air National Guard was using the A-7D with the 107th Tactical Fighter squadron. In its final months within the unit, these pictures were made. The 107th operated many aircraft types since its establishment in 1927. The A-7 replaced the F-100D Super Sabre in 1979. They operated the Corsair up to 1989 after which they replaced it with the F-16. That one was assigned to the squadron up to 2008 and replaced by the A-10 Thunderbolt II.