FORT WALTON BEACH, 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 ...
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 name ...
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AFSOC Receives First Missionized OA-1K Skyraider II
After initially receiving AT-802Us to begin training, AFSOC has now taken delivery of the OA-1K in the final missionized configuration. The first missionized L3Harris/Air Tractor OA-1K Skyraider II ...
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. What ...
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A-1 Skyraider: America’s last great prop fighter
The A-1 Skyraider holds a unique place in the chronicles of U.S. military aviation. As the last propeller-driven fighter, it marked the end of an era, combining power, versatility, and resilience in a ...
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