Spooky 770 n2805j has been restored and has undergone extensive annual inspection, the propellers have been overhauled, and the local faa fsdo. Shop usaf ac 47 spooky dark tshirt designed by veterans t shirts. The guns mounted in the ac47s are seen on photo 2, those are the ge mini guns gau2a of 7. Please enjoy this ac 47 spooky vietnam black performance tshirt. Jun 20, 2015 ac 47 spooky gunship vietnam patch afb dc 3 us air force puff the magic dragon ebay stay safe and healthy. 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.
Usaf ac47 spooky gunship patch vietnam war wwii tet. Time delay photo of a night time fire mission of a puff the magic dragon around saigon. Are you looking for someone who is or was in ac 47 spooky gunships. The story of spooky, shadow, stinger, and spectre by wayne mutza, page 45. Usaf ac47 gunship spooky vietnam squadron tshirt our price. Ac 47 spooky gunship vietnam patch afb dc 3 us air. Spooky aka puff ac47 working out at pleiku vietnam in 1969 looking forward to hearing from members of gunship units. 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. Levitow who on feb 24 1969 with multiple shrapnel wounds after his aircraft was hit. Jun 25, 2016 ac 47 spooky gunship vietnam patch afb dc 3 us air force puff the magic dragon ebay. Outside view of an ac 47 with the miniguns on the one side. Inside view of a puff the magic dragon ac 47 with 3 miniguns view of a minigun firing at twilight. Unfollow ac 47 spooky to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
The ac47 is equipped with three m4 miniguns mounted in three spots. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. I do not know the origin of each these patches but believe them to be original to the vietnam era. Vietnam war aerial manhunters based on the c47, often dubbed spooky or puff the magic dragon. The ac47 was universally called spooky and inclusion of the spooky ghost on the patch ties the acu gunship to its original ancestor. Mint condition ac47 spooky and acu gunship patches. Apr 19, 2018 ac 47 spooky gunship vietnam patch afb dc 3 us air force puff the magic dragon bfd. The third predecessor of the squadron was activated in august 1965 as the 4th air commando squadron. The ac47 was the first of the sidefiring gunships and the effort to make her operational was led by then captain ron terry.
Spooky 71 and spooky 73 were the call signs for the missions started in the early evening and completed around midnight. Just five miles south of phan rang airbase the aircraft was shot down with the loss of all eight aircrew members and one marine observer on board. This is an exact reproduction of the patch given to ac 47 crews by general electric ge during the vietnam war. On this website i hope to bring together as many resources as i can about the vietnam era u.
Although nominally stationed at tan son nhut air base, south vietnam, the squadron was organized at forbes air force base, kansas, where it trained as the first gunship unit in the air force for the next three months. Later, during the vietnam era, the 14th air commando squadron, flew douglas ac47 spooky gunships between 1967 and 1968. Spooky ac 47 gunship reunion september 9thth 2020 birmingham, al. Air force during the vietnam wars early days and featured in log of the leper july 2017 aviation history. The ac 47 was a united states air force c 47 skytrain the military version of the dc3 that had been modified by mounting three. Watch this crazy video the most powerful gunship in us. Us air force douglas ac47 spooky vietnam war patch ebay. Build your own douglas ac47 spooky gunship dick smith revell of germany is the only manufacturer to date that has released a 148thscale kit of the douglas ac47d gunship used by the u. The 14th weapons squadron is a united states air force unit. Always looking for material and scans of anything related to south east asia to add to this site.
The ac 47 gunship, commonly referred to as spooky, packed a trio of miniguns in the cargo hold of a wwii transport and could churn out 6,000 rounds per minute, with spent brass streaming out the. Jun 24, 2016 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. It is a 100% polyester interlock with moisture wicking and uv protection performance shirt and is available in s, m, l, xl, 2x, 3x and 4x sizes. With the succe ss of the ac47, the us went in search of larger aircraft as a weapons platform with the same laterally shooting techniques. Free parking, free shuttle service, free made to order breakfast, free cocktail hour 5. An ac47d, sn 4348499 of the 4 sos during the late 1960s gunships. Utilsing flares that the aircraft dropped to light up battlegrounds, the ac47 was a gunship of the usaf operating out of udorn air base thailand and tan son nhut, saigon and nha trang. Mar 28, 2017 mission located at hurlburt field, fla. Quite possbily the most successful aircraft ever developed, approximately,000 c 47 variants were produced. The usaf 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.
Apr 21, 2014 thought you guys might like to see this 100 missions patch which came my way via a 4th sos ac 47 spooky pilot. The origin of the spooky going over the fence patch is explained by john bonner. Vietnam war patch us air force spooky gunship ac47 ac. Spookyac47 in a combat role, 80 years after the dc3s. Aug 16, 2017 ac47 spooky gunship vietnam patch afb dc3 us air force puff the magic dragon in collectibles, transportation, aviation ebay. Ac 47 spooky gunship vietnam patch afb dc 3 us air force. Feb 08, 2010 ac 47 spooky gunship at airpower over the midwest 2009. Vietnam conflict ac47d spooky gunship aircrew losses. Photo above depicts the ac47 t fantasma, a night prowler using the ww ii built c47 air frame, modified with turbo engines and a couple of very lethal barrels protruding. The ac 47 was an attack version of the famously versatile c 47 cargo plane. The usaf 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. Ac 47s saved over 4,000 friendly positions during the vietnam war and no camp was ever overrun with an ac 47 overhead. It carried over 25,000 rounds of ammunition delivered across 360 degrees of a combat zone. Thought you guys might like to see this 100 missions patch which came my way via a 4th sos ac 47 spooky pilot.
At 1745 hours spooky 10 established radio contact with the airborne command and control aircraft giving their status and position. Regarding the patch he wrote, the 100 mission patch, made in a little indian tailors shop outside udorn rtab in 1970, if not too obvious, is a minigun muzzle with a 7. Deadliest gooney bird ever made, the colombian ac47 t spooky. 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. Usaf ac47 spooky dark tshirt by veterans t shirts cafepress.
It was designed to provide more firepower than light and medium groundattack aircraft in certain situations when ground forces called for close air support. The buff river rats patch came from his trip downtown over hanoi during operation linebacker ii. The patch is from the udorn operation, depicting spooky crossing a fence. The days of the ac47 spooky fantasma gunship lasted for long. Douglas ac47 spooky puff, the magic dragon dragon dak. Patch with 14th air commando sq emblem, 14th air commando sq patch. Air force douglas ac47d gunship that was known as the dragonship, puff. On february 14, 1968, a usaf ac47d spooky gunship from the 14th air commando squadron departed phan rang airbase rvn on a close air support mission.
Usaf ac47 spooky and acu spooky ii gunship patches. For a similiar variant, see c47 skytrain the ac47 spooky also nicknamed as puff. There may be errors, and if anyone spots any glaring mistakes, omissions. Caracal models 48083 148 ac47 spooky decal first look. More firepower than could be provided by light and medium groundattack aircraft was thought to be needed in some situations when ground forces called for close air support. This patch measures about 4 inches from top to bottom. Lots of different size and color combinations to choose from.
Spooky with images nose art, puff the magic dragon, vietnam. Started out as the fc47 with the f standing for fighter but went to a for attack when fighter pilots complained. Its primary function was close air support for ground troops. The ac 47 was a united states air force version of the dc3 that had been modified by mounting three. The lowestpriced brandnew, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging where packaging is applicable. The ac47 t fantasma, using the very same airframe as the iconic vietnam war aerial manhunters based on the c47, often dubbed spooky or puff the magic dragon. Ac 47 spooky gunship vietnam patch afb dc 3 us air force puff. Photo images of an ac47 spooky aka puff the magic dragon on the ground and druing a fire mission. Over the next week or so, i will be listing a number of vietnam patches from a collection that i acquired recently. It could orbit the target for hours providing suppressing fire. Vietnam conflict ac47d spooky gunship aircraft roster.
Air force douglas ac 47d gunship that was known as the dragonship, puff, the magic dragon and spooky. Ac47s saved over 4,000 friendly positions during the vietnam war and no camp was ever overrun with an ac47 overhead. 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. We are always seeking anyall personnel that dealt with spooky 19651969. Vintage original vietnam war incountry machineembroidered patch, size is 3 by 3. Ac, air force patches, navy girlfriend, cargo aircraft, vietnam war photos. Due to global pandemic, usps delivery may be temporarily delayed. On 15 may 1966 an ac 47 gunship, call sign spooky 10 tail number 4349546, departed ubon rtafb, thailand, on an armed reconnaissance flight in central laos. Usaf ac47 spooky gunship patch vietnam war wwii tet saigon. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Sac b47 wing patches b47 stratojet historical website. 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.
Ac 47 spooky gunship vietnam patch afb dc 3 us air force puff the magic dragon. The ac47 was also known as puff the magic dragon and the dragonship. The ac47 gunship, commonly referred to as spooky, packed a trio of miniguns in the cargo hold of a wwii transport and could churn out 6,000 rounds per minute, with spent brass streaming out the. Sweatshirts, hats, polo shirts, patches, and other apparel. Also known as puff the magic dragon and the dragonship.
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