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The douglas ac 47 spooky also nicknamed puff, the magic dragon was the first in a series of gunships developed by the united states air force during the vietnam war. On march 8,1966, a douglas ac47d gunship, call sign spooky 70, departed da nang airbase dad on a close air support mission for the a shau special forces camp, thua thien province, south vietnam. Ac47 spooky patch, 100 missions southeast asia y 1 of 1 free shipping see more see details on ebay search the web visually watch contact ac47 spooky patch, 100 missions southeast asia y. Spooky gunship patch vintage collectible apparel vtg arm band emblem badge back military ii 2 acou ghost lightning bolt navy usn us ship uniquetreasurefreak 5. The ac47d made its initial attack on an enemy position and began to setup for a second attack on a position about two miles away. The spooky umodel is the third generation of c gunships. Ac 47 spooky gunship vietnam patch afb dc 3 us air force. This is an inside look of the ac47 gunship spooky from americam flight museum base out of topeka, ks. The douglas ac47 spooky also nicknamed puff, the magic dragon was the first in a series of fixed wing gunships developed by the united states air force during the vietnam war. It was felt that more firepower than could be provided by light and medium groundattack aircraft was needed in some situations when ground forces called for close air support. It was thought that more firepower than could be provided by light and medium groundattack aircraft was needed in some situations when ground forces called for close air support. Vietnam conflict ac47d spooky gunship aircraft roster. Upgrade your style with gunship tshirts from zazzle. At the same time, the aacs ac47 was redesignated ec47.

They were replaced in american service by the ac spectre and the ac 119 gunship, and flew their final sortie on 30 november 1969. May 16, 2014 the douglas ac 47 spooky also nicknamed puff, the magic dragon was the first in a series of gunships developed by the united states air force during the vietnam war. Ac47 spookies were introduced in 1965 during the runup of increased american. All the pilot needed to do was enter a simple pylon turn, adust his orbit point from where his port wingtip was pointing, then finetune the aiming solution to get the gunsight pipper on the area that needed.

The basic airframe is manufactured by lockheed, while boeing is responsible for the conversion into a gunship and for aircraft support. Vietnam conflict ac47d spooky gunship aircrew losses. Under the name spooky the aircraft grew to a legend, while it was only for 5 years in operations in vietnam. On march 8,1966, a douglas ac 47d gunship, call sign spooky 70, departed da nang airbase dad on a close air support mission for the a shau special forces camp, thua thien province, south vietnam. In 2015, revell of germany brought back the ac47 in 1. More firepower than could be provided by light and medium groundattack aircraft was thought to be needed in some situations when ground forces called for close air support. Caracal models 48083 148 ac47 spooky decal first look. Ac47 c47 spooky gunship 8x10 silver halide photo print. The two squadrons turned their aircraft over to the vietnamese and royal laotian air forces. Ac47 spooky hurlburt field hurlburt field fact sheets.

Spooky aka puff ac47 working out at pleiku vietnam in 1969 looking forward to hearing from members of gunship units. The sole operator is the united states air force, which uses the ac u spooky and ac w stinger ii variants for close air support, air interdiction, and force protection, with the upgraded ac j ghostrider entering service. They laid down the foundations for the ac spectre gunship and a10 warthog, the usafs today most important support machines. Apr 19, 2018 ac 47 spooky gunship vietnam patch afb dc 3 us air force puff the magic dragon bfd. Ac 47s saved over 4,000 friendly positions during the vietnam war and no camp was ever overrun with an ac 47 overhead.

The ac47 was an ideal gunship as it was a stable gun platform, could remain on station for hours, and carried 24,000 round of ammunition. Jun 25, 2016 ac 47 spooky gunship vietnam patch afb dc 3 us air force puff the magic dragon ebay. Usaf ac47 spooky and acu spooky ii gunship patches. Here is the latest from caracal models, this set is for the monogram then revellmonogram, now revell 148 ac47 gunship kit. Douglas ac47 spooky the modified version of the douglas c47. Ac 47 spooky gunship, usaf armaments museum, eglin afb, florida. Mar 11, 2019 53 x c 47 united states air force usaf transports were converted for the gunship role, beginning a long, illustrious line of spooky gunships born from similar beginnings i. Ac47 spooky gunship vietnam patch afb dc3 us air force puff the magic dragon ebay. Spooky 770 n2805j has been restored and has undergone extensive annual inspection, the propellers have been overhauled, and the local faa fsdo.

Douglas ac47d spooky gunship aka puff the magic dragon. Monogram 5615 148 ac47 vietnam gunship kit first look. The ac 47 gunship was withdrawn from usaf service during 1969. The lockheed ac gunship is a heavilyarmed groundattack aircraft variant of the c hercules transport plane. Ac 47 spooky patch, 100 missions southeast asia y 1 of 1 free shipping see more see details on ebay search the web visually watch contact ac 47 spooky patch, 100 missions southeast asia y. The ac47 spooky, a heavily armed gunship version of the c47, was equipped with three sidefiring 7. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The ac47 gunship was withdrawn from usaf service during 1969. In a similar approach as project gunship i, this kit is a modification of the old monogram c 47 skytrain kit. The douglas ac47 spooky was the first in a series of fixed wing gunships developed by the united states air force during the vietnam war.

It comes in a rather large and strong cellophanewrapped box. On 15 may 1966 an ac47 gunship, call sign spooky 10 tail number 4349546, departed ubon rtafb, thailand, on an armed reconnaissance flight in central laos. They were replaced in american service by the ac spectre and the ac119 gunship, and flew their final sortie on 30 november 1969. All gunships evolved from the first operational gunship, the ac47, to the ac119, and. All gunships evolved from the first operational gunship, the ac47 the ac gunship has a combat history dating to vietnam. Jan 15, 2015 ac 47 spooky gunship vietnam patch afb dc 3 us air force puff the magic dragon ebay stay safe and healthy. The ac 47 was a united states air force c 47 skytrain the military version of the dc3 highly modified by mounting three 7. This patch is a prized piece for any collectionespecially for the veteran or love one, who has served or is still serving with pride.

Oct 02, 2010 this is an inside look of the ac 47 gunship spooky from americam flight museum base out of topeka, ks. Always looking for material and scans of anything related to south east asia to add to this site. A1 ac47 ac afsoc air commando air rescue recovery service arrs blind bat c cct combat control team weather cv22 cwt ghostriders gunship h3 hh53 hh60 hurlburt field jolly green giant group king mc mh53 ops osprey pararescue pave hawk low pj rqs sandy sere shadow spec special operations ops squadron tactics talon spectre spooky. Air commando squadron, nha trang ab, south vietnam, 1968. Free parking, free shuttle service, free made to order breakfast, free cocktail hour 5. Developed during the vietnam war as project gunship ii, the ac replaced the douglas ac 47 spooky, or gunship i. Video added from a few photos taken accompanying ground troops during one mission. Ac47 spooky, ac119 stinger and shadow primary diff was that one version had a couple of jets slung underneath the outer wings in pods like the b36, and ac spectres.

Usaf1966usdept of agric, mission, tx 1971 world acft museum. Giving a patch, with a units or individuals insignia is a great tradition intended to readily identify past and present. The ac47 was a united states air force c47 skytrain the military version of the dc3 highly modified by mounting three 7. Each version of the spectre has progressively improved the weapons systems and sensors carried up. Alongside another relic, the ad1 skyraider, spooky was one of the more effective cas platforms in the vietnam war. At the end of the video is a look at the inside of a. Ac47 spooky gunship in vietnam war 148 pro built model. It was designed to provide more firepower than light and medium groundattack aircraft in certain situations when ground forces called for close air support. Air force during the vietnam wars early days and featured in log of the leper july 2017 aviation history. From then until september 1969 53 ac 47 d gunships were built. The douglas ac47 spooky also nicknamed puff, the magic dragon was the first in a series of gunships developed by the united states air force during the vietnam war. Capable of flying faster than helicopters and at high altitudes with excellent loiter time, the use of the pylon turn allowed the ac47 to deliver continuous, accurate fire to a single. A1 ac 47 ac afsoc air commando air rescue recovery service arrs blind bat c cct combat control team weather cv22 cwt ghostriders gunship h3 hh53 hh60 hurlburt field jolly green giant group king mc mh53 ops osprey pararescue pave hawk low pj rqs sandy sere shadow spec special operations ops squadron tactics talon spectre spooky. In 2015, revell of germany brought back the ac 47 in 1.

The ac47 was a united states air force version of the dc3 that had been modified by mounting three. Douglas ac47d spooky gunship aka puff the magic dragon posted by admin apr 30, 2018 vietnam 0. In a search for an effective counterinsurgency coin aircraft during the early days of the vietnam war, the air force experimented with the concept of a slow and stable platform that could fire machine guns down to suppress enemy forces. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Here is the latest from caracal models, this set is for the monogram then revellmonogram, now revell 148 ac 47 gunship kit. Its primary function was close air support for ground troops. It could orbit the target for hours providing suppressing fire. Air force acu spooky ii oef oif gunship patch tshirt. Ac47s saved over 4,000 friendly positions during the vietnam war and no camp was ever overrun with an ac47 overhead. Jun 20, 2015 ac 47 spooky gunship vietnam patch afb dc 3 us air force puff the magic dragon ebay stay safe and healthy. When the gunship was approximately 2 miles south of the special forces camp, the pilot initiated a left hand turn to position the aircraft for a. During the vietnam war, the c hercules was selected to replace the douglas ac47 spooky gunship project gunship i to improve mission endurance and increase capacity to carry munitions.

From then until september 1969 53 ac47 d gunships were built. In the early 1960s, air force systems command began experimenting with sidefiring weapons systems for possible use in vietnam in point defense and night close air support cas roles. Douglas ac47d spooky gunship us air force museum attack. The ac 47 was a united states air force version of the dc3 that had been modified by mounting three. The first use was for airplanes modified for the aacs army airways communication system. Started out as the fc 47 with the f standing for fighter but went to a for attack when fighter pilots complained. Because it was so vulnerable to enemy ground fire, 28 percent or 15 aircraft were lost.

These molds were also the basis for monograms ac47 vietnamera gunship kit, first released in the 1980s. Ac 47 spooky gunship vietnam patch afb dc 3 us air. Douglas ac47 spooky airplane videos and airplane pictures. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. These molds were also the basis for monograms ac 47 vietnamera gunship kit, first released in the 1980s. Douglas ac47d gunship, 4412 combat crew training squadron, hurlburt field, florida 1971. In a similar approach as project gunship i, this kit is a modification of the old monogram c47 skytrain kit. The ac 47 was an ideal gunship as it was a stable gun platform, could remain on station for hours, and carried 24,000 round of ammunition. Ac 47 spookies were introduced in 1965 during the runup of increased american. On 15 may 1966 an ac 47 gunship, call sign spooky 10 tail number 4349546, departed ubon rtafb, thailand, on an armed reconnaissance flight in central laos. Build your own douglas ac47 spooky gunship dick smith revell of germany is the only manufacturer to date that has released a 148thscale kit of the douglas ac47d gunship used by the u. The ac47 had a naturally understated threetone camo scheme with black under surfaces very menacing. The spooky was briefly known as the fc47 before being redesignated ac47. I was hoping thered be someone out there whod either show me how to stick a few mini guns out 3 windows of an already made c47 and then the equvalent of a 40mm bofors cannon or even better a 105 out the back door and the 40 out a 4th window.