Starke in Clay County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
A-7 “Corsair II”
Aircraft, Attack
— Camp Blanding Museum & Memorial Park —
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, July 13, 2021
1. A-7 Corsair II
Aircraft, Attack, A-7 “Corsair II”
Crew: 1
Armament: Guns – 20MM Vulcan Gatling Gun (M61)
Missiles – 2 x AIM-9 Sidewinder
Bombs – 15,000 lbs on six external racks
Speed: 698 MPH (max)
Range: 715 miles (combat radius)
Manufacturer: Vought
Note: 1,569 A-7 produced 1965-1984
Erected by Camp Blanding Museum & Memorial Park.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: Air & Space • War, Vietnam.
Location. 29° 58.786′ N, 81° 59.029′ W. Marker is in Starke, Florida, in Clay County. Memorial can be reached from the intersection of State Route 16 West and Tallahassee Street, on the right when traveling east. The marker and aircraft are located within the Camp Blanding Museum and Memorial Park near the entrance to Camp Blanding. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5629 State Route 16 West, Starke FL 32091, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A-6A “Intruder” (here, next to this marker); UH-1 “Huey” (a few steps from this marker); Firebase Florida (a few steps from this marker); Howitzer, 8IN (203MM) (within shouting distance of this marker); BRDM-2 (within shouting
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Also see . . . A-7 Corsair II. (Submitted on July 30, 2021, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida.)
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, July 13, 2021
2. A-7 Corsair II and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 1, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 30, 2021, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 120 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 30, 2021, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
