Birzer & Mersky. Arriving on station and operational with the USS Ranger (CVA-61) in late 1967, the first Corsair II squadron sustained its first combat loss three weeks later. This book tells how the A-7 soon proved its worth supporting ground operations in South Vietnam and how, evolving into the A-7E, the Corsair II became the primary air-to-ground aircraft of the fleet. 96 pages, B&W photos and color artwork, 7¼"x 9¾", softcover.