The following is a list of operators of the LTV A-7 Corsair II attack aircraft.

Operators

Greece

The Hellenic Air Force acquired 60 A-7Hs and five TA-7Hs from LTV between 1975-1980 and then 50 A-7Es and 18 TA-7Cs from the US Navy's inventory in 1993–1994.Theodore L Valmas, A-7 Corsair II finally retires from service Athens - IHS Jane's Defence Weekly (October 20th, 2014)

Greece operated the Corsair IIs, in the form of the A-7E and TA-7C variants, and used these aircraft in the traditional tactical strike and ground attack roles for which it was designed. Greek A-7s were upgraded with many improvements, such as greater thrust from their Allison TF41 engines, upgraded avionics, radar, and full day/night capabilities. All Greek A-7s were programmed to be retired on October 17, 2014.

Hellenic Air Force (Elliniki Polemiki Aeroporia) 110th Combat Wing, Larissa Air Base 345th Bomber Squadron, with A-7H (1976–2002) 347th Bomber Squadron, with A-7H (1977–1992) 115th Combat Wing, Souda Air Base 340th Bomber Squadron, with A-7H (1975–2001) 116th Combat Wing, Araxos Air Base 335th Bomber Squadron, with A-7E (1993–2008) 336th Bomber Squadron, with A-7E (1993–2014)

Portugal

Portugal's A-7s (designated A-7P, TA-7P) were 20 converted ex-United States Navy (USN) A-7A airframes powered by the Pratt & Whitney TF30-P408 engine and were equipped with A-7D and A-7E avionics. These aircraft were purchased through the V-519 contract of May 5, 1980, and initially 28 A-7A airframes were to be converted to the A-7P standard, but only the best 20 airframes were approved for the conversion. Deliveries to Portugal against this contract began on December 24, 1981, with the arrival of the first nine aircraft, and were completed by September 29, 1982. (left side menu: Monografias, A-7P Corsair II)

In May, 1983, Portugal renegotiated the contract and placed an order for an additional 24 A-7Ps and six A-7As converted to two-seaters as TA-7P standard. Delivery of the aircraft of this second order took place between October 8, 1984, and April 30, 1986. However, one A-7P (PoAF s/n 15540) of the 24 ordered was lost in an accident in the United States prior to its delivery.

As part of the second order, the United States Navy leased one TA-7C (s/n 154404; c/n B-044) to Portugal between April 1982 and June 1985 for operational conversion of fighter pilots. This aircraft, a A-7B-1-CV Corsair II converted to TA-7C tandem-seat trainer, was nicknamed "Pomba Branca" (white dove) due to the original USN white paint that was kept. It was later returned to the United States Navy.

On June 10, 1999, the last operational Corsair II conducted the last flight of the aircraft fleet in service with the PoAF, with 64,000 logged flight hours.

Portuguese Air Force (Força Aérea Portuguesa) Attack Squadron 302 "Águias Reais" based at Air Base No. 5, in Monte Real, between 1981 and 1996. Attack Squadron 304 "Magníficos" based at Air Base No. 5, in Monte Real, between 1984 and 1999.

Thailand

Thailand purchased 14 A-7Es and 4 TA-7Cs for coastal defense and sea patrol duties. The aircraft were delivered during the summer of 1995 and were in service with the 104th "White Shark" squadron, 1st Wing at U-Tapao Air Base. These aircraft were not operational as of July 20, 2007. However, the Royal Thai Navy continues to maintain the operability of the aircraft with the necessary maintenance and by starting them up and taxiing them on the airport's tarmac.

Royal Thai Naval Air Division (Ratchanavee Thai or Kong Tup Rua Thai) 104th "White Shark" squadron, 1st Wing, U-Tapao Air Base; operated A-7E and TA-7C aircraft.

United States United States Air Force In response to the Army's need for a ground attack aircraft in South Vietnam, the Vought A-7 seemed to be a relatively quick and inexpensive way to satisfy this need. The USAF version of the aircraft was designated A-7D, and was customized with a different engine, a new avionics package, and an M61 rotary cannon, and a computerized navigation/weapons delivery system.

Support Commands

The first YA-7D and some early production A-7D aircraft were received from LTV by Air Force Systems Command at Edwards AFB, California (Tail code: ED)AFHRA 412 Test Wing Forgotten Jets, LTV A-7 Corsair II series and Eglin AFB, Florida (EG) in early 1968.96 Air Base Wing Edwards aircraft were used for the initial Flight Testing (FT) of the new aircraft, and were later retained for ongoing flight testing of aircraft modifications over its years in operational service. An A-7D was also used at the USAF Test Pilot School. In 1979, the prototype A-7K two-seat trainer was tested at Edwards, and in 1988, the YA-7F Strike fighter was also tested there. Edlin Aircraft were used for Operational Testing (OT) and weapons tests of ordnance.

Tinker AFB, Oklahoma (FLZ) was designated the prime depot support facility for the A-7D. All newly manufactured aircraft were delivered there from LTV for acceptance inspection by Air Force Logistics Command (AFLC) prior to delivery to operational units. Tinker also provided ongoing depot-level maintenance and IRAN inspections of operational aircraft until its retirement in 1992.Tinker AFB History

6510th Test Wing Edwards Air Force Base California YA-7D-1-CV s/n 67-14582 (1968-1992) First Y-A7D flight 4/6/1968 YA-7D-1-CV s/n 67-14583 (1968-1992) First USAF Fly-By-Wire (DIGITAC) aircraft A-7D-2-CV s/n 68-8221 (1968-1972) (crashed) A-7D-2-CV s/n 68-8222 (1968-1992) A-7D-2-CV s/n 68-8223 (1968-1978) A-7D-3-CV s/n 69-6191 (1978-1991) A-7D-3-CV s/n 69-6194 (1969-1990) A-7D-5-CV s/n 69-6217 (1983-1992)

A-7D-15-CV s/n 73-1008 (1979-1982) Converted to A-7K Prototype A-7D-11-CV s/n 71-0344 (1989-1990) Converted to YA-7F first prototype A-7D-9-CV s/n 70-1039 (1989-1990) Converted to YA-7F second prototype

3246th Test Wing Eglin Air Force Base, Florida (AD). YA-7D-1-CV s/n 67-14585 (1968-1973) (Eglin) Crashed YA-7D-1-CV s/n 67-14586 (1968-1975) (Eglin) A-7D-2-CV s/n 68-8224 (1968-1976) (Edwards/Eglin)

Operational use

The first production A-7Ds were delivered to the Tactical Air Command USAF Tactical Fighter Weapons School at Nellis AFB, Nevada in September 1969 for advanced air combat evaluations. Approximately 12 aircraft were assigned to the 66th Fighter Weapons Squadron, 4525th Fighter Weapons Wing at any one time. 57th Fighter Weapons Wing, Nellis AFB, Nevada 1969–1981 (WA)AFHRA 57 Wing Martin, Patrick (2004)Tail Code USAF: The Complete History of USAF Tactical Aircraft Tail Code Markings (Schiffer Military Aviation History), ] 4525th FWW, Det. 1 - Received a/c 9/1969. Transferred a/c to 66th FWS 6/1972. 66th Fighter Weapons Squadron - Received a/c 6/72 from 4525th FWW - Transferred a/c to ANG 1981. Aircraft used for advanced air combat evaluations.

Luke AFB, Arizona, was the second Tactical Air Command base to receive the aircraft. In 1969, the 310th Tactical Fighter Training Squadron, 58th Tactical Fighter Training Wing began Fighter Lead-In training for USAF pilots to transition to the A-7D. This training was conducted until July 1971, when the training was transferred to Davis-Monthan AFB, Arizona with the establishment of the 333d Tactical Fighter Training Squadron/355th TFW. Subsequently, all A-7D aircraft, personnel and support equipment was reassigned. 58th Tactical Fighter Training Wing Luke AFB Arizona 1969–1971 (LA)AFHRA 58 Special Operations Wing 310th Tactical Fighter Training Squadron - Received a/c 12/1969. Transferred a/c to 333d TFS/355th TFW 7/1971

The first operational aircraft for TAC were received at Myrtle Beach AFB, South Carolina (MB) and Davis-Monthan AFB, Arizona (DM) in 1971, becoming operational in 1972. England AFB, Louisiana (EL) was equipped in 1972 and made operational in 1973.

354th Tactical Fighter Wing, Myrtle Beach Air Force Base, South Carolina 1970–1978 (MB)***AFHRA 354 Fighter Wing 353d Tactical Fighter Squadron (MR/MB) - Received a/c 7/1971 from inactivated 511th TFS. Additional a/c received during 1973/1974 after deployed assets transferred to 3d TFS/388th TFW. Transferred a/c to ANG 1976 355th Tactical Fighter Squadron (MB) - Received a/c 12/1970. Transferred a/c to ANG 1977 356th Tactical Fighter Squadron (MN/MB) - Received a/c 5/1971. Transferred a/c to ANG 1977. 511th Tactical Fighter Squadron (MR) - Received a/c 6/1970. Transferred a/c to 353d TFS 7/1971 and inactivated. 4554th Tactical Fighter Replacement Squadron (MB) - Received a/c 5/1972. Transferred a/c to ANG 1974/75.

355th Tactical Fighter Wing, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona 1971–1979 (DM)***AFHRA 355 Fighter Wing 333d Tactical Fighter Training Squadron (DM) - Transferred from 310 TFTS/58th TFTW 7/1971. - Transferred a/c to ANG 1976. 354th Tactical Fighter Squadron (DA/DM) - Received a/c 7/1971. Transferred a/c to ANG 1979. 357th Tactical Fighter Squadron (DC/DM) - Received a/c 5/1971. Transferred a/c to ANG 1976. 358th Tactical Fighter Squadron (DD/DM) - Received a/c 10/1971. Transferred a/c to ANG 1978.

23d Tactical Fighter Wing, England Air Force Base Louisiana 1972–1981 (EL)AFHRA 23 Wing 74th Tactical Fighter Squadron - Received a/c 7/1972. Transferred a/c to ANG 1981. 75th Tactical Fighter Squadron - Received a/c 7/1972. Transferred a/c to ANG 1981. 76th Tactical Fighter Squadron - Received a/c 10/1972. Transferred a/c to ANG 1981.

A-7D Corsair II aircraft arrived at Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand in October 1972 during the Vietnam War. The aircraft were deployed primarily from the 353d and 356th Tactical Fighter Squadrons, 354th Tactical Fighter Wing at Myrtle Beach AFB, South Carolina. Pacific Air Forces (PACAF) activated the 3d Tactical Fighter Squadron/388th TFW at Korat and most of the Myrtle Beach A-7Ds were transferred to the new permanent squadron. 3d TFS aircraft were tail-coded "JH". This was the only A-7D unit assigned outside of the United States on a permanent basis. 388th Tactical Fighter Wing, Korat Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand 1973–1975 (JH)AFHRA 3 FIGHTER TRAINING SQUADRON 3d Tactical Fighter Squadron - Received a/c 3/1973 from deployed 353d TFS/354th TFW. Transferred a/c to ANG 1975.

Beginning in 1979, A-7Ds and A-7K trainers were used by the 4451st Tactical Squadron, 4450th Tactical Group at Nellis AFB. Although assigned to Nellis AFB, the aircraft operated from Tonopah Test Range Airport, Nevada (LV) as part of the F-117A Stealth Fighter program. In 1989, the aircraft were transferred to the Air National Guard when the F-117A became operational.Title: F-117A: A-7D Big D www.f-117a.com

The 4451st TS was the last USAF active-duty A-7D Corsair II squadron. 4450th Tactical Group, Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada 1981–1989 (LV) ** 4451st Tactical Squadron (Formerly 4450TG (P) Unit) - Received eight A-7Ds from retiring 23d TFW a/c 6/1981, and two A-7K a/c (73-1008, 79-0469) in late 1981. Transferred a/c to ANG 1989. Note:*** Prior to June 1972, Squadron Tail Codes were used on Myrtle Beach and Davis-Monthan aircraft. These were standardized to MB for 354th TFW and DM for 355th TFW IAW AFM 66–1 in June 1972.

United States Air National Guard With the end of the Vietnam War, Air National Guard (ANG) units began receiving active-duty A-7D aircraft in 1974, beginning with the Colorado, New Mexico and Ohio ANG. South Carolina and Puerto Rico received aircraft in 1975. New production aircraft (1974, 1975 serial numbers) began to be received by ANG units in 1975. As Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft were received by Tactical Air Command, additional A-7Ds were transferred to Iowa and South Dakota in 1977, along with Arizona and Michigan in 1978. The last Air National Guard squadrons equipped were units of the Pennsylvania ANG in 1980; and of the Oklahoma and Virginia ANGs in 1981.