Category:A-7D Corsair II at England Air Force Base

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England Air Force Base began receiving A-7D Corsair IIs in July 1972 when the 23d Tactical Fighter Wing reactivated at the base, without personnel or equipment, and took over the organization and assets of the temporary 4403d TFW. The 23d was activated with three squadrons, 74th, 75th and 76th Tactical Fighter Squadrons. It was the third operational A-7D wing established by Tactical Air Command.

The 23d TFW performed normal training and deployments as directed with the A-7Ds until 1981 when it transitioned to the A-10 Thunderbolt II. The A-7Ds were transferred primarily to Air National Guard units.