A-7E CORSAIR - GREEK AIR FORCE 336TH "OLYMPOS" SQN.

Description:     The Ling-Temco-Vought A-7 Corsair II is a carrier-based subsonic light attack aircraft introduced to replace the United States Navy's A-4 Skyhawk, initially entering service during the Vietnam War. The Corsair was adopted by the United States Air Force, as well as the Air National Guard, to replace the A-1 Skyraider, F-100 Super Sabre and F-105 Thunderchief. The aircraft was also exported to Greece in the 1970s, and Portugal and Thailand in the late 1980s. The A-7 airframe design was based on the successful supersonic F-8 Crusader produced by Chance Vought. It was one of the first combat aircraft to feature a head-up display (HUD), an inertial navigation system (INS), and a turbofan engine.  For more information, go to:  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A-7_Corsair_II

Historical Note:    The 336th Bomber Squadron (Greek: 336 Μοίρα Βομβαρδισμού, 336 MB), callsign "Olympus", is the second oldest squadron in service with the Hellenic Air Force. It is based at Araxos Air Base in the Peloponnese, and, following the withdrawal of the type from 335th Squadron, it is the last HAF squadron equipped with the A-7 Corsair.

Info:    A-7E Corsair,  Greek Air Force 336th  Olympos Sqn.

Scale:    1:72
Wing Span:    6.5  inches
Length:    7.75  inches

Item Number:  WTY72024-5                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     Price: $44.95