A-7 Corsair II Stars and Stripes Unisex Pullover Hoodie

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Color: Black
Size: S
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The A-7 Corsair II, nicknamed the “SLUF”, usually softened to “Short Little Ugly Fella”, was a subsonic light attack aircraft developed by Ling-Temco-Vought for the U.S. Navy. Based on design features from the F-8 Crusader, the A-7 was shorter, stockier and built around payload, range and accuracy rather than speed. It first flew on Sep 27ᵗʰ, 1965, reached Navy squadron service in 1966, and entered combat over Vietnam in December 1967.

Designed to replace the A-4 Skyhawk as the Navy’s front-line light attack aircraft, the Corsair II could carry a heavier weapons load over a greater range. Later versions also used advanced avionics for the period, including a head-up display and a computerised navigation and weapons delivery system, which helped make the A-7 one of the most accurate attack aircraft of its era.

The A-7 served with the U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force and Air National Guard, flying close air support, interdiction and strike missions in Vietnam, Grenada, Lebanon, Libya, Panama and Desert Storm. A total of 1,545 airframes were built, including U.S. and export variants. The Navy’s A-7E flew its final combat missions during Desert Storm, while Air National Guard units continued flying the A-7D and A-7K until 1993.

Why are the stripes vertical?
Great question - and you're absolutely right that the U.S. flag is usually displayed with horizontal stripes. But in this design, we’ve reimagined the flag as an artistic tribute rather than a literal representation. We chose to depict the flag as if it were hanging vertically from above, similar to how it might appear draped at a hangar entrance or suspended during a ceremony. This vertical orientation allows the iconic silhouette of the aircraft to really shine -with the red and white stripes running the length of the fuselage, it creates a bold, centred look while still honouring the flag’s spirit and symbolism.
Finally, someone is showing some love for the “eyes in the sky" the epic Poseidon! Thankyou sirs!

Joseph L (USN)

Je viens de les recevoir, super confortable, beau design. Merci 

Jean-Pierre B

I requested this design which was completed perfectly and in a shorter time than I anticipated.The design is perfect, the quality is brilliant and especially for the price! It's lovely and warm as well.

Bob L

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