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10 Of The Most Notable Aircraft To Fly In The Vietnam War
In the early 1950s, the United States and the USSR tested the ... Let's explore some of the most notable aircraft that flew in the Vietnam War. Read more: 14 Best Fighter Planes And Jets Of ...
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When the A-1 Skyraider Shot Down Two MiG-17 Jets Over Vietnam
The MiG pilots had completely misjudged the Skyraiders, possibly assuming their speed advantage would ensure early victory—only to be outfought in close combat, where the A-1H Skyraider excelled.
USAID cuts jeopardize Agent Orange cleanup and other efforts critical to ties with Vietnam
A multi-year cleanup at a former U.S. air base in Vietnam was abruptly halted when the Trump administration cut funding, ...
Mystery of flight that vanished during secret mission still remains unsolved 63 years on
The sleek aircraft chartered by the US military vanished over a vast expanse of the Pacific as it headed to the Philippines ...
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Skyraider Returns: Why The US Has Resurrected The Vietnam-Era Combat Plane Name
When the U.S. entered the Korean War, the A-1 was the primary attack aircraft for the Navy and Marine Corps. In Vietnam, it was used primarily to strike ground targets, provide support ...
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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.