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10 Of The Most Notable Aircraft To Fly In The Vietnam War
The war in Vietnam served as the piston aircraft's last great campaign ... Rockwell OV-10 Bronco The Skyraider wasn't the only propeller plane to see action in Vietnam. Not all missions call ...
Skyraider Returns: Why The US Has Resurrected The Vietnam-Era Combat Plane Name
Michael Conley, head of the Air Force Special Operations Command, announced in March 2025 that the newly developed OA-1K would be designated Skyraider II. It may seem counterintuitive that the Air ...
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How the USS Maddox Started the Vietnam War
The USS Maddox’ likely incorrect report of an attack on August 4, 1964, paved the way for a dramatic escalation of the ...
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Air Force revives Skyraider name for new light attack aircraft
Florida — Air Force Special Operations Command has dubbed its newest aircraft Skyraider II, a nod to the Cold War-era propeller plane that delivered close air support during the Vietnam War.
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Vietnam completes acquisition of L-39 Skyfox trainers
Vietnam ordered 12 new Aero Vodochody L-39 Skyfox trainer and light attack aircraft in 2021. (Aero Vodochody) The Czech manufacturer, Aero Vodochody, has said that it has completed delivery of ...