The days of the last flying A-7 Corsairs in the world are numbered. This light attack aircraft, operated by the Hellenic Air Force for nearly 40 years, will see its last flight in the autumn of this year.
Date is set for Friday October 31st. This will mark the last flight and the end of the A-7 Corsair II in the world and we will lose another cold war era aircraft.
For anyone who is going to the retirement ceremony on October 17th, enjoy! Here's a small preview of what we were able to shoot during our 2-day visit.
World's Last Corsairs!
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Very nice images! Been there, seen it, liked it!!!
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Very very nice set Erik and DJ!!
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Nice report. Too bad this will all end soon. Thank you for sharing.
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Great report,...love the shots you made. To bad to see them go,...
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Driving down the runway in the back of a van eh! Was there last year and glad I did, as unable to make the October event. Great stuff!GIPS wrote:Very very nice set Erik and DJ!!
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Thanks Guys, much appreciated!
A few more, F16s are from the neighbouring unit 335 Sqn.
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Indeed Mike, was great fun!Driving down the runway in the back of a van eh! Was there last year and glad I did, as unable to make the October event. Great stuff!
A few more, F16s are from the neighbouring unit 335 Sqn.
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