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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Skyraider II: US Air Force’s retro Vietnam-era warbird makes a modern comeback
The U.S. Air Force Special Operations Command has launched a new Vietnam war-styled light combat aircraft. The aircraft, previously known as the OA-1K, is now officially named the Skyraider II, a ...
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The SR-71 Blackbird Was Built to Outrun Soviet Air Defenses
The SR-71 Blackbirds were used in intelligence-gathering operations over the Soviet Union and Vietnam. As Washington and ...
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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.
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America’s A-10 Warthog Is Still at War Against the Islamic State
The A-10 Warthog was designed as a World War II-era fighter ... During the Vietnam War, the Air Force lost over 350 Skyraiders, highlighting the service’s need for more advanced aircraft.