The Hook - The A-7 Corsair II - Fall 1991

On the Front Cover: A flight of VMFA-134 F/A-18A Hornets during recent Active Duty for Training on the TACTS range near MCAS Yuma. Photo by Robert L. Lawson. GGA Image ID # 21aad6a05f

Introduction

The Fall 1991 issue of The Hook spotlights the diverse facets of naval aviation, with a particular focus on the A-7 Corsair II and its storied service in the fleet. This edition delivers compelling insights into wartime operations, historical retrospectives, and thrilling personal narratives. From detailed accounts of the A-7 Corsair II's fleet legacy to photo essays on Desert Storm heroes and Night Attack Harriers, the table of contents underscores a rich tapestry of carrier aviation's past and present.

TABLE OF CONTENTS : AIR PLAN

• BRIEF
  • War at Sea During Desert Storm
    RADM R.J. Zlatoper, USN, ComCarGruSeven
  • From the President
    CAPT F.G. "Wigs" Ludwig, USN
• FROM THE CATWALK
  • Terror in the Eye of the Bull's-Eye
    MAJ Dennis A. Cavagnaro, USMC(Ret)
  • The Further Adventures of Youthly Puresome
    CDR Jack D. WOOdul, USNR(Ret)
• LAUNCH
  • Fighting Two-The Flying Chiefs/Part Two, Pearl Harbor to Coral Sea
    CAPT William E. ScarborOugh, USN(Ret)
  • Flying the Brewster F2A-3 with Fighting Two
    CDR HOward S. "Pack" Packard, USN(Ret)
  • No Slack in Light Attack/The A-7 Corsair II in Fleet Service, Part Two
    LT Mark L. Morgan, USNR
  • A Close Call Off Formosa
    Dick Jordan
  • Tribute to a Naval Aviator
    Thomas Thomson
• AT MARSHAL
  • Command Changes
  • Heroes of the Gulf
    Photo essay by AZ2 Alan Warner, USN
  • Tomcatting NAVCADS/Who Said You Need a Degree to Fly the F-14?
    LCDR BOb Frantz, USNR
  • Night Attack Harriers to VMA-211
    Photo Essay by BOb Lawson
• MANNING THE SPARE
  • West Coast Reserves Deploy to Fallon
    Photo Essay by Jan Jacobs and Bob Lawson
  • Smokin' in the Desert
    Photo Essay by Bob Lawson
• RESPOT
• RECOVERY
• IN REVIEW
• WAVEOFFS & BOLTERS
• INSIGNIA PAGE
  • Naval Air Reserve 75th Anniversary, Reserve Carrier Air Wing 30

About the Publication

The Hook is published quarterly by The Tailhook Association, a non-profit corporation dedicated to foster, encourage, develop, study and support the aircraft carrier, sea-based aircraft, both fixed and rotary wing, and aircrew of the United States of America and to educate the public in the aircraft carrier's appropriate role in the Nation's defense system.

Views expressed in The Hook are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the policies of The Tailhook Association or the United States Navy. Printed in U.S.A. Bulk-rate postage paid at Bonita, California. Copyright ©1991 by The Tailhook Association. All rights reserved.

Subscription for The Hook is included in the $25.00 annual membership in The Tailhook Association. Regular Membership is open to anyone who has made a carrier landing as a pilot or aircrewman. Associate Membership is open to anyone having the background and interest to support the goals of The Tailhook Association, as stated above. Ordinary subscriptions are also available to organizations or individuals.

Conclusion

The Fall 1991 edition of The Hook encapsulates the enduring legacy of naval aviation, highlighting key moments in history, modern advancements, and personal heroics. Through articles, photo essays, and tributes, this issue provides a thorough exploration of topics such as the A-7 Corsair II, reserve deployments, and Gulf War operations. For enthusiasts and professionals alike, this issue reaffirms The Hook’s dedication to documenting and celebrating the vital role of carrier aviation in national defense.

Editorial Offices

• EDITOR : CAPT Steve Millikin, USN(Ret)
• MANAGING EDITOR : Jan C. Jacobs
• ASSOCIATE EDITORS
  • CAPT Wynn F. Foster, USN(Ret)
  • Barrett Tillman
  • CWO4 Carl Snow, USN(Ret)
• CARRIER EDITOR : Robert J. Cressman
• EDITORIAL COMMITTEE
  • RADM James D. Ramage, USN(Ret)
  • Barrett Tillman
• CONTRIBUTING EDITORS
  • CDR Doug Siegfried, USN(Ret)
  • CDR Pete Clayton, USN
  • Hal Andrews
• CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS
  • Douglas D. Olson
  • Michael L. Grove
  • Bruce R. Trombecky
  • Keith Snyder

Articles and news items are welcomed.

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