A-7E Corsair OLYMPOS 336 S.Q.
Bu.No. 160616 · LTV A-7E Corsair II · US Navy VA-93 “Ravens” As on 30/09/1990 in California. with the colors of the U.S. NAVY
The A-7H has proven extremely reliable and popular with both pilots and ground crew. P.A. decided to buy more A-7s in the early 1990s. This led to the purchase of some surplus US Navy A-7Es and TA-7Cs. Delivery took place in 1992, with the aircraft being issued at 116 p.m. in Araxos where they equipped 335 (Tiger) Mira and 336 (Olympos) Mira.
All A-7Es wore the Vietnam variant like their predecessors, the A-7H.
In 1993, 43 A-7Es and 19 TA-7Cs were received from US Navy reserves and replaced the F-104Gs in the 335th and 336th Squadrons. Since 2002, all Greek A-7E Corsair IIs operated from Araxos Air Base, until their retirement on October 31, 2014.
The A-7E Corsair II with Bu.No. 160616 (MSN E540), selected in 2005 by 336 Bombardment Squadron to be painted .As anniversary, all black with corsair on front and motto ‘FLY LOW – HIT HARD’ and Olympus with Eagle on rear.
The Olympus is the most photographed fighter and much loved by the aviation public. The choice of black with the pirate skull! The Corsair is synonymous with the stories of Pirates in the Greek islands and the imposing shape of the aircraft.
The A-7E OLYMPOS was instantly loved all over the world.
I don’t know if we can say the word nice, it is definitely imposing and BAD!
The Air Force (PA) participated in the international military exhibition “Royal International Air Tattoo 2014”, which took place at Fairford Airport in Great Britain, with two (2) A-7E aircraft and seven (7) personnel (3 Airmen and 4 Technicians) of 336 Squadron.
The PA aircrafts were a magnet for visitors to the exhibition, resulting in the winning of two (2) awards. Specifically, a panel of judges gave the anniversary aircraft “Olympos” the first place in the “Concours d’Elegance” competition and the “Overall Winners” award, while the organizers awarded them the “Best Livery” award.
In the Crew Competition, the personnel of 336 Squadron took first place in shooting at a moving target and in rowing, as well as third place in survival. For his presence at the international exhibition. Added under the pilot’s hood. The “AIR TATTOO 14”
Its last flight took place on October 20, 2014. The A-7E Corsair OLYMPOS was transferred to the War Museum in Tatoi where you can see it up close
The A-7E Corsair II is painted all over black with silver and the Radar is matte black.( No FS- )
The wheel arches are in white and the fenders are in yellow green. Pay attention to the front windshield, it is clear green. The plane though was unique with these colors. He served regularly and took part in patrols and exercises throughout the year. Until his retirement. In the photos above, we find it quite peeled.