FPP039 - A-7 Corsair ll

In the early 1960's the US Navy began a program for a carrier-based attack aircraft to replace the A-4 Skyhawk . Two requirements were specified to ensure a lethal platform at the lowest possible cost: accurate weapons delivery and a design based on an existing aircraft. The Ling-Temco-Vought team's winning proposal, based on Vought's F-8 Crusader , became the LTV A-7 Corsair ll. This week, retired US Navy Captain Tom "Demon" Mitchell joins us to describe the single-engine Corsair ll—including the variants, armament, strengths & weaknesses, and more. You'll be amazed at Demon's stories, not just of the Corsair ll but of the life and experiences of a career carrier aviator during the tumultuous 60s and 70s. During the listener question segment, we discuss mishap involvement, faith, the importance of FCLPs, and how improperly dispensed expendables are handled. Don't forget to check out the SHOP page on our website for Fighter Pilot Podcast -themed apparel and household items. Bumper music by Jaime Lopez.

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FPP039 - A-7 Corsair ll is an episode from The Fighter Pilot Podcast by E. Vincent Aiello.

This episode is 01:03:39 long.

This episode was published on Feb 12, 2019.

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