At the time the aircraft was known as a dragonship, puff, the magic dragon. This timelapse photo shows a douglas ac47 spooky at work on the outskirts of saigon. Military quotes military humor military service air force special operations ac puff the magic dragon aviation humor battlefield 4 royal air force. They replaced the inadequate ac47 spooky and supplemented the newer ac. 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. Searches of the various sources does not list this aircraft however there is a gap between 4349502 and 4349504 on joe baughers website. Entries are listed below in alphanumeric order 1toz. The douglas ac47 spooky began the longrunning line of fixedwing. You can see the sheet above and quality looks good with all. Evans served in the vietnam war as a sensor operator who flew on several aircraft including the ac47 spooky gunship, the ac119 shadow gunship and the aca spectre gunship. The ac gunship and the vietnam war warfare history. It could orbit the target for hours providing suppressing fire.
In battlefield vietnam the ac47 gunship is issued to the arvn and appears exclusively on fall of saigon. The remaining ships were turned over to the south vietnamese and laotian air forces and continued to fight. Heavy transportgunship with coaxial chain guns out the. Heavy transport gunship with coaxial chain guns out the left side. We carry all types of model kits including model cars model aircraft military model kits and more. They replaced the inadequate ac 47 spooky and supplemented the newer ac. Fortyseven ac47s went to vietnam, and 12 were lost. Spookys mission expanded to include interdiction of roads, trails, and rivers, and this greatly increased the demand for its services.
The fairchild ac119g shadow and ac119k stinger were twinengine pistonpowered gunships developed by the united states during the vietnam war. Comes with 5 maps, screenshots are included in folder. From then until september 1969 53 ac 47 d gunships were built. Always looking for material and scans of anything related to south east asia to add to this site. The pilot is armed with unguided bombs that can be dropped in groups of five. Is it just a bunch of patches and stuff you can download online for free anyway. The is one of several air force special operations weapons and has seen action in iraq and afghanistan. Air force douglas ac47d gunship that was known as the dragonship, puff, the magic dragon and spooky. Vietnam conflict ac47d spooky gunship aircraft roster. The ac47 had a naturally understated threetone camo scheme with black under surfaces very menacing. 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 is equipped with three m4 miniguns mounted in three spots. The ac 47 was a united states air force version of the dc3 that had been modified by mounting three. Looking forward to hearing from members of gunship units. Ac47 combat mission was flown on december 1, 1969, by the 4th special operations squadron formerly the 4th acs. Ac 47 combat mission was flown on december 1, 1969, by the 4th special operations squadron formerly the 4th acs. Introduced in january 1965, it was the first of the series of gunships in the vietnam war. On this website i hope to bring together as many resources as i can about the vietnam era u. 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. Spooky aka puff ac47 working out at pleiku vietnam in 1969 looking forward to hearing from members of gunship units. The spooky gunship was so successful in its early combat operations in vietnam.
Since most gaming websites are blocked for me at work, can someone explain what exactly is extra in the redux version. Gunship crew awarded 14 medals for joint sof afghanistan mission. 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. 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. In a similar approach as project gunship i, this kit is a modification of the old monogram c 47 skytrain kit. With the age of these molds, i really expected to see softer details, but.
The acu spooky gunship crew of spooky 41 was recognized for their exemplary performance and battlefield coordination during a. 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. Douglas ac47 puff the magic dragon with images puff the. It was designed to provide more firepower than light and medium groundattack aircraft in certain situations when ground forces called for close air support. Ac47 combat mission was flown on december 1, 1969, by the 4th special operations squadron formerly the. Monograms 148 scale ac47 vietnam gunship comes molded in medium gray plastic. Electronic arts presents the latest update for battlefield. Smith spoke on the importance the gunship has on the battlefield and the. Game update patch to battlefield vietnam, an action game, v. Tracers leapt from the sixbarreled weapons so fast it seemed as if hoses were dispensing luminous water over the battlefield.
Official patches to update battlefield vietnam to the latest version. Air commando squadron, nha trang ab, south vietnam, 1968. Development of the gunship the ac47d combat record. The fairchild ac 119g shadow and ac 119k stinger were twinengine pistonpowered gunships developed by the united states during the vietnam war. The night of october 17, 1969, was a harrowing one for the south vietnamese soldiers at phung hiep army outpost. Usaf1966usdept of agric, mission, tx 1971 world acft museum. 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.
Fandom apps take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. This will patch your retail version of battlefield vietnam to version 1. Flag images indicative of country of origin and not necessarily the primary operator. This is a category of vehicles in battlefield vietnam. 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.
These airframes could carry more effective weaponry and were more survivable than the relatively small, slow ac47. There are a total of 14 vietnam war gunships 19551975 entries in the military factory. On december 1, 1969, a lone ac47 gunship flew its final mission in vietnam under american command. 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. From then until september 1969 53 ac47 d gunships were built.
Douglas ac47d gunship, 4412 combat crew training squadron, hurlburt field, florida 1971. The iest story in vietnam ac 47 gunship 12 photos c 47 aircraft in vietnam marine and aircraft photos collection known variously as puff the magic dragon, dragon ships or just spooky, the gunship, with its broadside battery of ge miniguns, was a sight to. Nonetheless, the us had to try to interdict the flow of supplies, and the best tool for the job was obviously an improved gunship. Monograms 148 scale ac 47 vietnam gunship comes molded in medium gray plastic. Electronic arts presents the latest update for battlefield vietnam. Douglas ac47 spooky airplane videos and airplane pictures. Uaktualnienie patch do gry battlefield vietnam z gatunku gry akcji.
Aug 06, 2015 on december 1, 1969, a lone ac 47 gunship flew its final mission in vietnam under american command. 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. Spooky gunship operations in the vietnam war historynet. This mod improves bots, adds the ironsights minimod, and generally polishes the game. The ac gunship and the vietnam war warfare history network. The ac47 gunship in battlefield vietnam, 2 youtube. The douglas spooky was a prototype for later and gunships as used in vietnam. 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. Heavy transportgunship with coaxial chain guns out the left side.
Douglas ac47 puff the magic dragon with images puff. The latest patch for battlefield vietnam has been released. Turret must work if you place it while in studio not insert it the ac47 spooky also nicknamed as puff the magic dragon after a 1963 song of the same name is a modified c47 skytrain built by douglas aircraft company who later became mcdonell douglas introduced in january 1965, it was the first of the series of gunships in the vietnam war. Us air force, 14th special operations wing formally 14th air commando wing contact. 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. This section is dedicated to the gunships and their crews that flew in south east asia. Monogram 148 ac47 vietnam gunship kit first look by michael benolkin. The douglas ac 47 spooky was the first notable modern gunship. The ac 119 program project gunship iii came after the ac, not before. Its primary function was close air support for ground troops. It comes in a rather large and strong cellophanewrapped box. Vc depot vc vc outpost vc vc base vc number of vehicles. Bfv bravo mappack battlefield vietnam mods, maps, patches. The ac47 gunship proved the concept of the aerial gunship as a close support weapon in the skies over vietnam.
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. The ac47 was an ideal gunship as it was a stable gun platform, could remain on station for hours, and carried 24,000 round of ammunition. The douglas ac47 spooky was the first notable modern 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. It also helped create an even more powerful weapon. While slow and bulky, the ac47 gunship can rain death upon ground troops and vehicles alike. Douglas ac47 spooky fixedwing gunship aircraft military factory. Jan 2, 2014 ac 47 spooky gunship vietnam patch afb dc 3 us air force puff the magic dragon ebay saved from ebay. The ac 47 was an ideal gunship as it was a stable gun platform, could remain on station for hours, and carried.
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. 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. Birth of the ac47 gunship douglas dc3dakota history. The parts are almost flashfree, and the molding is just about perfect, which i found surprising. Monogram 5615 148 ac47 vietnam gunship kit first look. The manual make it look like 5055 from the back of the engine cowling which. The ac119 program project gunship iii came after the ac, not before. In a similar approach as project gunship i, this kit is a modification of the old monogram c47 skytrain kit. The douglas ac47d gunship was developed in the early 1960s for use in antiinsurgency operations, and combined a longstanding aerial manoeuvre the pylon turn. A picture of an ac47 with 503 stenciled on the bottom of the nose appears on the ac47 gunship reunion website. The last americanflown ac47 mission over vietnam took place in december 1969, although the south vietnamese and royal laotian air forces continued using them.
My second video about the gunship in battlefield vietnam. The official ww2 mod should be installed before patch v1. If so ill just get the original for ten bucks cheaper and download everything. With the age of these molds, i really expected to see softer details, but the details are crisp and just about perfect. History of ac47 gunships and the units that flew them in sea. Spooky aka puff ac47 working out at pleiku vietnam in 1969. 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.
The iest story in vietnam ac 47 gunship 12 photos c 47 aircraft in vietnam marine and aircraft photos collection known variously as puff the magic dragon, dragon ships or just spooky, the gunship, with its broadside battery of ge miniguns, was a sight to behold. Ac 47 spooky gunship vietnam patch afb dc 3 us air force. Fixedwing and rotarywing helicopter gunships are both included in this listing. Mar 10, 2018 official patches to update battlefield vietnam to the latest version. Both fixedwing and rotary wing gunships will be covered. Contrary to popular belief, the ac47 operations did not end with the vietnam conflict. The ac47 was a united states air force version of the dc3 that had been modified by mounting three. Shop for model kits by revell amt mpc lindberg tamiya and others. Ac47 vietnam gunship, monogram 5615 197x scalemates. 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 gunship has a storied history dating back to the vietnam war, with the first variant, the ac47 a modified.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. In seeking a replacement for the ac 47, the brass settled on the new c. In late 1964, the first gunship conversion of a world war ii douglas c47d was done. Because it was so vulnerable to enemy ground fire, 28 percent or 15 aircraft were lost. A picture of an ac 47 with 503 stenciled on the bottom of the nose appears on the ac 47 gunship reunion website. The plane as a gunship soldiered on for many more years. 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. Norman evans, attends the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the ac at hurlburt field, fla.
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