Myrtle Beach in Horry County, South Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
A-7D Corsair
Photographed By Michael Herrick, March 19, 2017
1. A-7D Corsair Marker
Named after a type of pirate vessel the Corsair was the United States Navy's famed F-4U fighter aircraft of World War II. It was manufactured by the Chance Vought Corporation, which eventually became the LTV Corporation and manufacturer of the A-7D. Given the A-7D's lineage, it was fitting that it be officially named Corsair II. The A-7D's primary mission was close air support.
The 354th Tactical Fighter Wing was the first Wing to receive the A-7D, the first plane arriving September 9, 1970. The Corsair II was equipped with an automated electronic navigation and weapon delivery system and demonstrated outstanding capability to attack ground targets while deployed to Southeast Asia in support of the Vietnam War.
The phase-out of the A-7D at Myrtle Beach started in the summer of 1974 with the A-7Ds being transferred to Air National Guard units. These transfers continued until June 1978, when the last A-7Ds were flown to the South Carolina Air National Guard at McEntire Air National Guard Base, Eastover, South Carolina.
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: Military.
Location. 33° 39.697′ N, 78° 55.686′ W. Marker is in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, in Horry County. Memorial is at the intersection of Farrow Parkway
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. F-100 D/F Super Sabre (here, next to this marker); Nuclear and Atomic Veterans (a few steps from this marker); A-10 Thunderbolt II (a few steps from this marker); P-51 Mustang (within shouting distance of this marker); Myrtle Beach Air Force Base (within shouting distance of this marker); 1948 Myrtle Beach Airport (within shouting distance of this marker); Fairchild A-10 Thunderbolt II (within shouting distance of this marker); Military Aircraft Nose Art (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Myrtle Beach.
Also see . . . LTV A-7 Corsair II on Wikipedia. (Submitted on March 23, 2017, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed By Michael Herrick, March 19, 2017
2. A-7D Corsair Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 23, 2017. It was originally submitted on March 23, 2017, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 231 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 23, 2017, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
