Why the C-130 Is Such a Badass Plane
Apr 24, 2017 14:09:54 #
chrisscholbe wrote:
I thought Puff the Magic Dragon was the moniker for the C-47 Gun ships?
I worked on C-130s, propellers, in the Philippines - Clark Air Base - 69 - 70.
I really liked that plane.
I worked on C-130s, propellers, in the Philippines - Clark Air Base - 69 - 70.
I really liked that plane.
You are absolutely correct. What does an old jarhead know about Airforce nomenclature? All I remember was we had to get out of there in a big hurry. A 4 engine plane rained down hell on the VC so we could advanced in a new direction.
Apr 24, 2017 14:47:16 #
Halftrack wrote:
You are absolutely correct. What does an old jarhead know about Airforce nomenclature? All I remember was we had to get out of there in a big hurry. A 4 engine plane rained down hell on the VC so we could advanced in a new direction.
4 engine would likely have been a AC-130.
C-47s are 2 engine.
I seem to recall C-119 gunships as well.
The were 2 engines as well.
Apr 24, 2017 14:47:22 #
chrisscholbe wrote:
I thought Puff the Magic Dragon was the moniker for the C-47 Gun ships?
I worked on C-130s, propellers, in the Philippines - Clark Air Base - 69 - 70.
I really liked that plane.
I worked on C-130s, propellers, in the Philippines - Clark Air Base - 69 - 70.
I really liked that plane.
Thank you for your service to our country Chris.Apr 24, 2017 15:33:58 #
chrisscholbe wrote:
4 engine would likely have been a AC-130.
C-47s are 2 engine.
I seem to recall C-119 gunships as well.
The were 2 engines as well.
C-47s are 2 engine.
I seem to recall C-119 gunships as well.
The were 2 engines as well.
It had 4 engines. I was told it was a C-130. Didn't see the 2 engine ones.
Apr 24, 2017 20:27:16 #
The Air Force has done away with the Propeller AFSC. It now comes under the jet engine AFSC.
Apr 24, 2017 23:19:12 #
The C-130 "Gunship" was called "Spectre". "Puff" was the
C-47 version's nickname.
C-47 version's nickname.
Apr 25, 2017 07:49:28 #
PaulB wrote:
The C-130 "Gunship" was called "Spectre". "Puff" was the
C-47 version's nickname.
C-47 version's nickname.
Thank you. From this day forward I will remember the nicknames.
Apr 25, 2017 20:17:44 #
Both were divesting. The AC-47 had mini guns. The Ac 130 had a 105mm howitzer along with an array
of other weapons.The AC-47 was nicked named "PUFF THE MAGIC DRAGON" to those who flew and maintained her. There was a young Airman named John L Levitow who was serving aboard a AC 47'
He was awarded the metal of honor for his bravery during a mission over Viet Nam. He was from my home state of Ct. I'm sure you can get all the info on line if your interested. Thanks Retired Msgt.
of other weapons.The AC-47 was nicked named "PUFF THE MAGIC DRAGON" to those who flew and maintained her. There was a young Airman named John L Levitow who was serving aboard a AC 47'
He was awarded the metal of honor for his bravery during a mission over Viet Nam. He was from my home state of Ct. I'm sure you can get all the info on line if your interested. Thanks Retired Msgt.
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