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United States Navy Ling Temco-Vought A-7B-3-CV Corsair II
United States Navy (USN) Ling Temco-Vought A-7B-3-CV Corsair II 154482 - AB - 301 of VA-46, at Deelen Air Base of the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF; Dutch: Koninklijke Luchtmacht (Klu)). Date: 1973
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1973 Corsair Deelen Koninklijke Ling Luchtmacht Netherlands Base
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In this evocative photograph, a United States Navy (USN) Ling Temco-Vought A-7B-3-CV Corsair II, with the registration number 154482, is seen parked on the tarmac at Deelen Air Base of the Royal Netherlands Air Force (RNLAF), in the Netherlands. The year is 1973. The A-7B-3-CV, also known as the Corsair II, was a twin-engine, multi-role combat aircraft, primarily used by the US Navy and Marine Corps for fleet defense, reconnaissance, and close air support. This specific aircraft, assigned to Attack Squadron 301 (VA-46), is seen adorned with the markings of the Dutch Air Force. The RNLAF operated a total of 24 A-7 Corsair II aircraft between 1971 and 1994, making it the first and only European operator of this type. The Dutch aircraft were primarily used for the suppression of enemy air defenses, as well as for the reconnaissance and destruction of ground targets. The A-7B-3-CV was a versatile and capable aircraft, with a top speed of over 700 miles per hour and a range of over 1,500 miles. Its advanced avionics and weapons systems made it a formidable asset in the skies, and its ability to operate from aircraft carriers made it an essential component of the US Navy's fleet. This photograph captures a moment in time when the US Navy's technology and military prowess were shared with an ally, demonstrating the strong bonds of cooperation and mutual defense that exist between nations. The Corsair II, with its distinctive shape and powerful engines, stands as a testament to the ingenuity and innovation of aeronautical engineering in the mid-20th century.
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