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USAF
Attack Aircraft 1946-1970 |
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![Attack Aircraft of the USAF](images/afa00-photo.jpg) |
The war in Vietnam saw the development of
gunships. The Douglas A-1H Skyraider was used to support
ground troops. Cargo planes were converted to attack
aircraft by the addition of guns. The Fairchild C-119
Flying Boxcar became the AC-119 Shadow and the Lockheed C-130
Hercules became the AC-130 Spectre. They were formidable
fighting machines. |
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