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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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 ...
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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 ...
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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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The Time Cessna Almost Won the Vietnam War
In the midst of the Vietnam War, an unexpected player emerged – the Cessna A-37 Dragonfly, affectionately known as the S ...
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What Went Wrong with the AH-56A Cheyenne Attack Helicopter
Ahead of its time in performance and design, the Lockheed AH-56 seemed like a promising attack helicopter for the United ...
Top 5 Must-See Private & General Aviation Aircraft At The Museum Of Flight
The museum traces its roots back to the Pacific Northwest Aviation Historical Foundation, which was formed in 1965 to restore a 1929 Boeing 80A-1 model. The museum officially took on the name Museum ...
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The mystery of America’s gold and why an audit matters
Successive US administrations tried to stop the outflow, without success. Dwight D. Eisenhower banned Americans from buying ...
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Top 7 Must-See Aircraft At The Pima Air And Space Museum
Disassembled aircraft ... in Vietnam, cutting down logistics issues. They aquired the design from designer George Pereira in the same year, and began testing. Navy testing went very positively, but ...
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Climate change and overfishing threaten Vietnam’s ancient tradition of making fish sauce
Fish sauce is an indelible part of Vietnam's culture and essential for its vibrant cuisine. In small fishing villages across Vietnam's long coast, families have made it for centuries. But ...