Alameda in Alameda County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Vought A-7A Corvair II

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, February 2, 2022

1. Vought A-7A Corvair II Marker

Inscription. The Vought A-7A Corsair II is an American carrier borne and land based subsonic single-seat tactical fighter. The A-7 was developed during the early 1960's as a replaccement for the Douglas A-4 Skyhawk. Its design derived from the Vought F-8 Crusader. The aircraft was assigned to VA-125 Squadron (Rough Riders) in Lemoore, CA from December 1, 1969 to September 10, 1972. Initially adopted by United States Navy, the A-7 proved attractive to other services, soon being adopted by the United States Air Force (USAF) and the Air National Guard (ANG).

Erected 2022.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Air & Space. A significant historical date for this entry is December 1, 1969.

Location. 37° 46.812′ N, 122° 17.991′ W. Marker is in Alameda, California, in Alameda County. Marker can be reached from Ferry Point Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Alameda CA 94501, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Grumman F6F Hellcat (within shouting distance of this marker); Grumman J2F Duck (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Douglas SBD Dauntless (about 400 feet away); Aircraft Carriers and Seaplane Tenders (approx. 0.2 miles away); Seaplanes and Flying Boats at NAS Alameda

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Seaplane Lagoon (approx. 0.2 miles away); Alameda: Bay Area Aviation Center (approx. ¼ mile away); Pan Am China Clipper (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Alameda.

More about this marker. The marker is one of 5 airplane-related markers at the newly opened (February 2022) park at the shoreline of the former Alameda Naval Air Station.

Also see . . . LTV A-7 Corsair II (Wikipedia).

"The LTV A-7 Corsair II is an American carrier-capable subsonic light attack aircraft designed and manufactured by Ling-Temco-Vought (LTV).

The A-7 was developed during the early 1960s as replacement for the Douglas A-4 Skyhawk. Its design was derived from the Vought F-8 Crusader; in comparison with the F-8, the A-7 is both smaller and restricted to subsonic speeds, its airframe being simpler and cheaper to produce. Following a competitive bid by Vought in response to the United States Navy's (USN) VAL (Heavier-than-air, Attack, Light) requirement, an initial contract for the type was issued on 8 February 1964. Development was rapid, first flying on 26 September 1965 and entering squadron service with the USN on 1 February
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, February 2, 2022

2. Vought A-7A Corvair II Marker - wide view, looking west
The marker is visible here just a few steps behind the left wingtip of the outline of the Corsair. San Francisco is visible in the distance.
1967; by the end of that year, A-7s were being deployed overseas for the Vietnam War."

(Submitted on February 3, 2022.)

<i>A-7As VA-147 taking off from NAS Lemoore</i> image. Click for full size.

courtesy of U.S. Navy National Museum of Naval Aviation (via Wikimedia Commons), April 15, 1967

3. A-7As VA-147 taking off from NAS Lemoore

"Two U.S. Navy LTV A-7A Corsair II aircraft (BuNo 153220, 153223) of Attack Squadron VA-147 Argonauts taking off from Naval Air Station Lemoore, California (USA), on 15 April 1967. VA-147 made the first deployment of the Corsair II assigned to Attack Carrier Air Wing 2 (CVW-2) aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ranger (CVA-61) from 4 November 1967 to 25 May 1968. The squadron flew its first combat mission over Vietnam on on 4 December 1967, losing only one plane during the deployment...."

Credits. This page was last revised on February 3, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 3, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 200 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 3, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.