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I miss working these beasts! I worked both H&U models from 2001-2005. The AC-130 gunship has a combat history dating to Vietnam. The newest version AC-130J is named the Ghostrider.
AC-130H/U Gunship
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Military History Combat 2W1X1: Aircraft Armament Systems Vietnam War Operation Desert Shield/Storm
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TSgt Steve Waide These bad boys could land just about anywhere. I remember some really close encounters with tree tops taking off and landing on airstrips in South America that were less than the prescribed length. Alos remember some nice counter charges being fires off after a hard right bank when we got painted one time - awesome aircraft and they've been around since Christ was a private - no disrespect intended!
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The last base I was stationed at, the AC-130s were retired. They have the AC-130W Stinger II now TSgt Steve Waide
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TSgt Steve Waide
You are correct TSgt Joe C.. They retired the H models right after they split them up and moved some of the U models out to Cannon, NM. I have not seen the newest ones, the J and W but I hear they are more sophisticated than their older sisters.
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