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The US Military's Last Propeller-Driven Fighter Plane Was A Star In Vietnam
When the A-1 Skyraider entered the Vietnam War, the North Vietnamese Air Force (VPAF) was flying MiG-17s, MiG-21s, and other similar aircraft, all of which were jets. Despite this, the A-1 ...
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 ...
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A-1 Skyraider: The Air Force’s Last Propellor Plane
In Vietnam, the A-1 served alongside aircraft like the A-6 Intruder, A-7 Corsair, A-4 Skyhawk, and F-4 Phantom. Yet, war planners still found a use for the prop-driven A-1, which served frequently ...
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Air Force revives Skyraider name for new light attack aircraft
a nod to the Cold War-era propeller plane that delivered close air support during the Vietnam War. Lt. Gen. Michael Conley, head of Air Force Special Operations Command, announced the name of the ...