The Vought A-7A Corsair II is an American carrier borne and land based subsonic single-seat tactical fighter developed during the early 1960's as a replacement for the Douglas A-4 Skyhawk, with a design derived from the Vought F-8 Crusader. The aircraft was assigned to VA-125 Squadron (Rough Riders) in Lemoore, CA from December 1, 1969 to September 10, 1972. Initially adopted by the United States Navy, the A-7 also was adopted by the United States Air Force (USAF) and the Air National Guard (ANG).