Us air force, 14th special operations wing formally 14th air commando wing contact. We are still seeking all personnel that dealt with spooky 19651969 anyone who was involved with spooky in vietnam in 19651969 is invited, as well as any others who were with spooky. The plane as a gunship soldiered on for many more years. 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. During the vietnam war, c47s served as designed and also as the first gunshipthe ac47 or puff the magic dragon, which was fitted with 7.
Correct or not, this shows that the concept of the side ward firing guns shot in an inverted cone shaped concentration to the ground surely had its benefits for supporting the troops. The united states air force southeast asia, 19611973 defense. The douglas ac47d gunship was developed in the early 1960s for use in antiinsurgency operations, and combined a longstanding aerial manoeuvre the pylon turn with the use of sideways firing weapons. How americas ac gunships wreaked havoc on vietnam the. Despite its service entry in 1941 and an american military career spanning across both world war 2 19391945 and the korean war 19501953, the douglas c47 skytrain transport saw renewed life during the american involvement in the vietnam war 19551975 as the converted ac47 spooky gunship. They replaced the inadequate ac47 spooky and supplemented the newer ac. The us air force converted 53 c 47 s for use as gunships during the vietnam war. Ac47 spooky gunship in vietnam war 148 pro built model. From then until september 1969 53 ac47 d gunships were built. 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. Ac 47 combat mission was flown on december 1, 1969, by the 4th special operations squadron formerly the 4th acs. The night of october 17, 1969, was a harrowing one for the south vietnamese soldiers at phung hiep army outpost. From then until september 1969 53 ac 47 d gunships were built. It also helped create an even more powerful weapon.
Basically a world war ii vintage c47 skytrain transport armed with 3 miniguns, these gunships could pour an enormous amount of firepower onto ground targets. In a similar approach as project gunship i, this kit is a modification of the old monogram c47 skytrain kit. There are a total of 14 vietnam war gunships 19551975 entries in the military factory. The douglas ac47 spooky began the longrunning line of fixedwing. The ac 119 gunship project was undertaken due to a shortage of cs at the time and the availability and larger cargo capacity of the c119 over the c 47. In 1964, during the vietnam war, the popular douglas c47 skytrain transport was successfully modified into a gunship by the united states air force with three sidefiring miniguns for circling attacks. During the vietnam war, c47s served as designed and also as the first gunship the ac 47 or puff the magic dragon, which was fitted with 7. Mar 14, 2004 battlefield vietnam also known as bfv is the second installment in the battlefield series and was developed by the now defunct dice canada and published by electronic arts.
Mar 11, 2019 despite its service entry in 1941 and an american military career spanning across both world war 2 19391945 and the korean war 19501953, the douglas c 47 skytrain transport saw renewed life during the american involvement in the vietnam war 19551975 as the converted ac 47 spooky gunship. At the time the aircraft was known as a dragonship, puff, the magic dragon. Both fixedwing and rotary wing gunships will be covered. 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. Battlefield vietnam also known as bfv is the second installment in the battlefield series and was developed by the now defunct dice canada and published by electronic arts. The douglas spooky was a prototype for later and gunships as used in vietnam. Air force douglas ac47d gunship that was known as the dragonship, puff, the magic dragon and spooky. The game was rereleased in march 15, 2005 as battlefield vietnam.
Lethal flying gunships used in vietnam secretly moved. On this website i hope to bring together as many resources as i can about the vietnam era u. Ac47 spooky gunships forced the enemy to disengage long enough to let. As the war continued, the enemy brought more effective antiaircraft firepower into the fight and rendered the ac 47 too vulnerable for continued operations.
Monograms 148 scale ac47 vietnam gunship comes molded in medium gray plastic. 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 ac 47 was a united states air force version of the dc3 that had been modified by mounting three. Ac47 gunship 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. With the success of the ac47 gunship, two more squadrons were created. Ac47 gunship, commonly referred to as spooky or puff the magic dragon, is very familiar to people who know about the vietnam conflict. Early gunship spooky, the douglas ac47 travel for aircraft. The douglas ac47 spooky was the first notable modern gunship. Monogram 5615 148 ac47 vietnam gunship kit first look. Further developments of the gunship concept continued with the c119 and c airframes to allow for larger caliber guns that could provide accurate fire from safer altitudes. Vietnam conflict ac47d spooky gunship aircraft roster.
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. The ac119 gunship project was undertaken due to a shortage of cs at the time and the availability and larger cargo capacity of the c119 over the c47. The aircraft crashed near the airfield and the seven crew members were rescued by us and south vietnamese troops. My second video about the gunship in battlefield vietnam.
Basically a world war ii vintage c 47 skytrain transport armed with 3 miniguns, these gunships could pour an enormous amount of firepower onto ground targets. As the war continued, the enemy brought more effective antiaircraft firepower into the fight and rendered the ac47 too vulnerable for continued operations. During the vietnam war, ac gunships flew air interdiction and armed reconnaissance missions over the ho chi minh trail with the. According to legend, not a single outpost that received fire support from an ac47 was ever overrun. The air force countered the north vietnamese air defenses with formations flying evasive. Colombias ac47t fantasmas are still going strong war is. Contrary to popular belief, the ac47 operations did not end with the vietnam conflict. Is it just a bunch of patches and stuff you can download online for free anyway. Douglas ac47 spooky fixedwing gunship aircraft military factory. Fixed wing refers to a standard airplane as opposed to a helicopter or rotary wing aircraft. In a similar approach as project gunship i, this kit is a modification of the old monogram c 47 skytrain kit.
If so ill just get the original for ten bucks cheaper and download everything. It could orbit the target for hours providing suppressing fire. Nonetheless, the us had to try to interdict the flow of supplies, and the best tool for the job was obviously an improved gunship. Its primary function was close air support for ground troops. They replaced the inadequate ac 47 spooky and supplemented the newer ac. Always looking for material and scans of anything related to south east asia to add to this site. The official ww2 mod should be installed before patch v1. The ac47 gunship in battlefield vietnam, 2 youtube.
The ac 119 program project gunship iii came after the ac, not before. Mar 10, 2018 official patches to update battlefield vietnam to the latest version. Although the resulting ac47d from gunship i was a success, it was clear that that the aircraft was of limited capability. Douglas ac47d gunship, 4412 combat crew training squadron, hurlburt field, florida 1971. Development of the gunship the ac47d combat record. Puff flew back and forth over the battlefield that night in 1967, dropping huge two millioncandlepower parachute flares and. This will patch your retail version of battlefield vietnam to version 1. Shop for model kits by revell amt mpc lindberg tamiya and others. This section is dedicated to the gunships and their crews that flew in south east asia. The parts are almost flashfree, and the molding is just about perfect, which i found surprising. It was designed to provide more firepower than light and medium groundattack aircraft in certain situations when ground forces called for close air support. 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. Ac47 combat mission was flown on december 1, 1969, by the 4th special operations squadron formerly the 4th acs.
Hanley ap in a secretive operation, heavily armed gunship versions of c transport planes like these at an airbase in southern iraq, on wednesday, are being shipped to iraq. Monograms 148 scale ac 47 vietnam gunship comes molded in medium gray plastic. In 1964, during the vietnam war, the popular douglas c 47 skytrain transport was successfully modified into a gunship by the united states air force with three sidefiring miniguns for circling attacks. Jan 27, 2008 my second video about the gunship in battlefield vietnam. Anyone who was involved with spooky in vietnam in 19651969 is welcomed, as well as any others who were with spooky, us air force, 14th special operations wing formally 14th air commando wing. Fortyseven ac47s went to vietnam, and 12 were lost. With the success of the ac 47 gunship, two more squadrons were created. The first gunships such as the ac47 were converted cargo planes. It comes in a rather large and strong cellophanewrapped box. Ac 47 spooky gunship vietnam patch afb dc 3 us air force. In august 1968, the unit designations were changed from air commando to special operations. Electronic arts presents the latest update for battlefield. The ac47 is equipped with three m4 miniguns mounted in three spots. Usaf1966usdept of agric, mission, tx 1971 world acft museum.
Spookys mission expanded to include interdiction of roads, trails, and rivers, and this greatly increased the demand for its services. The ac47 was a united states air force version of the dc3 that had been modified by mounting three. Birth of the ac47 gunship douglas dc3dakota history. Since most gaming websites are blocked for me at work, can someone explain what exactly is extra in the redux version. Armed airplanes used in vietnam war secretly moved to iraqi base charles j. Official patches to update battlefield vietnam to the latest version.
We carry all types of model kits including model cars model aircraft military model kits and more. Air commando squadron, nha trang ab, south vietnam, 1968. 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. The ac47 had a naturally understated threetone camo scheme with black under surfaces very menacing. Knopf, a gunship commander, relaices between missions. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. With the age of these molds, i really expected to see softer details, but the details are crisp and just about perfect. The ac47 gunship proved the concept of the aerial gunship as a close support weapon in the skies over vietnam. Douglas ac47 spooky airplane videos and airplane pictures. The fairchild ac119g shadow and ac119k stinger were twinengine pistonpowered gunships developed by the united states during the vietnam war. How americas ac gunships wreaked havoc on vietnam. It featured recent patches for the game, as well as the new weapons, vehicles and maps that were. 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. The is one of several air force special operations weapons and has seen action in iraq and afghanistan.
The fairchild ac 119g shadow and ac 119k stinger were twinengine pistonpowered gunships developed by the united states during the vietnam war. Spooky gunship operations in the vietnam war historynet. Footage of ac gunship action over north vietnam youtube. Because it was so vulnerable to enemy ground fire, 28 percent or 15 aircraft were lost. Although the c 47 was more widely used as an unarmed transport aircraft, provision was made with the ac 47d to fire guns through the fuselage windows.
Ac47 vietnam gunship, monogram 5615 197x scalemates. Flag images indicative of country of origin and not necessarily the primary operator. The douglas ac 47 spooky was the first notable modern gunship. This timelapse photo shows a douglas ac47 spooky at work on the outskirts of saigon. According to legend, not a single outpost that received fire support from an ac 47 was ever overrun. Spooky aka puff ac47 working out at pleiku vietnam in 1969 looking forward to hearing from members of gunship units. Electronic arts presents the latest update for battlefield vietnam. How the ac47 gunship went to war in vietnam the national. In late 1964, the first gunship conversion of a world war ii douglas c47d was done.
Ac 47 gunship, commonly referred to as spooky or puff the magic dragon, is very familiar to people who know about the vietnam conflict. We are always seeking anyall personnel that dealt with spooky 19651969. Although the c47 was more widely used as an unarmed transport aircraft, provision was made with the ac47d to fire guns through the fuselage windows. Tracers leapt from the sixbarreled weapons so fast it seemed as if hoses were dispensing luminous water over the battlefield. As the aircraft was departing, it was struck by 30 caliber machine gun fire near the base perimiter. The douglas ac 47 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. Spooky 71 and spooky 73 were the call signs for the missions started in the early evening and completed around midnight. Introduced in january 1965, it was the first of the series of gunships in the vietnam war. Air force douglas ac 47d gunship that was known as the dragonship, puff, the magic dragon and spooky. On 23 march 1967, an ac47 gunship was launced from bien hoa to drop flares at a local outpost. The manual make it look like 5055 from the back of the engine cowling which would make it 75 from the le. Entries are listed below in alphanumeric order 1toz.
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