F4U7 Corsair with Rockets

The F4U-7 Corsair, armed with rockets, was exclusively used by the French Navy (Aéronavale) during the 1950s and early 1960s, primarily for ground-attack missions in the First Indochina War (1953–1954), the Suez Crisis (1956), and the Algerian War. Delivered between 1952 and 1953, these 94 aircraft often carried SNEB rockets, T-10 rockets, and bombs. 
 
Key Operational Uses of the F4U-7:
First Indochina War (1953–1954): The F4U-7 arrived toward the end of the conflict, providing close air support to French ground troops.
Suez Crisis (1956): French Navy Corsairs, often adorned with black and yellow "invasion stripes," operated from carriers during this operation.
Algerian War: F4U-7s were extensively used for ground support against guerilla forces, utilizing their heavy rocket and bomb loads. 
Armament and Features:
Rockets: The F4U-7 was specifically tailored for the French to carry a wide range of ordnance, including French SNEB unguided rockets in pods and T-10 rockets.
Performance: It featured an upgraded engine (Pratt & Whitney R-2800-18W) and was technically a blend of the AU-1 and F4U-4 models, optimized for air-to-ground combat.
Retirement: The type was withdrawn from French combat service by 1963. 
 
While the F4U-7 was never used by the U.S. military, it was the final production variant of the famed Corsair designed for French colonial operations.