The remarkable subsonic attack aircraft! Named after WWII?s F4U Corsair, the Ling-Temco-Vought A-7 Corsair II first entered service in February, 1967, during the Vietnam War. It was one of the first fighter aircraft of its era to include a turbofan engine, a Head-Up Display (HUD) and an Inertial Navigation System (INS). While the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy retired the Corsair II by the late 1980s, many Air National Guard units were still operating the aircraft as late as 1993. Highly detailed model kit includes waterslide decals and illustrated instructions. Kit features clear parts and decal markings for three separate U.S. Navy aircraft. Decal options included: Marauders VA-82 US Navy; 4450th TG US Air Force; and Valions VA-15 US Navy. Paint colors needed: Black, Red, Yellow, Silver, Interior Green, Steel, Flat Black, Clear Red, Clear Orange, Clear Blue, Khaki Green, Khaki, Burnt Iron, Tire Black, Clear Green, FS36118 Gray, FS36320 Gray, FS34079 Green, FS16440 Gray, FS17875 White, FS36231 Gray, and Light Gray.