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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The US Military's Last Propeller-Driven Fighter Plane Was A Star In Vietnam
When most people think of America's 20th-century fighters, they likely picture something like the F-14 Tomcat featured in "Top Gun," the F-15 Eagle, or something similar. What people likely don't ...
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Air Force’s newest plane, the Skyraider II, honors a legendary aircraft
Air Force Special Operations Command’s newest airplane has been named the Skyraider II, a tribute to the legendary A-1 Skyraider, which saw service in Korea and Vietnam and was made famous by ...
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Air Force revives Skyraider name for new light attack aircraft
Air Force Air Force Special Operations Command has dubbed its newest aircraft Skyraider II, shown here, in a nod to the legendary Skyraider. (Staff Sgt. Natalie Fiorilli/Air Force) FORT WALTON ...
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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 ...