SLUF A-7 Corsair II (9623617232)

SLUF A-7 Corsair II (9623617232)

The SLUF (Short Little Ugly Fellow) Corsair II was developed for the US Navy to replace the A-4 Skyhawk. Within 3 years of its maiden flight, the Corsair II was flying combat missions over Vietnam. An aircraft born in battle and retired in battle, A-7s of various marks flown by USN, USAF, ANG pilots have distinguished the Corsair II in all combat involving the US from the 1960s onward over Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Lebanon, Grenada, Panama, Libya and Iraq. David Brown is one of the world's premiere aviation journalists. He has written many books and his photography appeared in aviation periodicals throughout the world. Concord covers all versions and all squadrons flown by the USN, USAF, ANG, Greek Air Force, Portuguese Air Force and Thai Navy. 224 high quality photos with many air-to-air shots make this book more than a bargain for the aviation enthusiast.