Return of the Bronco and Mohawk to active duty???

[airnutz]

Instead of throwing the big bux at the "problem" is there a simpler solution
we've missed? What if we got "really low-tech retro" and introduced pork
fat as an element in the weaponry and then announced our change in tactics? Or am I being politically incorrect?

[Shay]

They aren't about to waste money on the OV-10 just like they weren't about to buy the Piper Enforcer.

Ahh now that would truely be a awesome thing. To finally see the Enforcer in some capacity come in to fruition. I think there would be quite a few pilots that would be chomping at the bit to get down and dirty in a descendant of the mustang.

heck, the USAF actually have an AC-47 on the active inventory so why not use on in Iraq??

What AC-47 is this and where is it? Also in what role is it used in? Thanks

Shay
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Semper Fortis

[congobob]

A friend of mine who works near Marsh in Mesa, AZ took this photo. though you might want to scope out the new props

http://www.frappr.com/?a=photo&gid=9113 ... lideticker

[tom d. friedman]

i'm flabbergasted!!! an ac-47 still in service, & in a war zone too?? do tell!!! what's the skinny on that one???

[RickH]

The OV-10s in the picture are most likely the Colombian A models in for upgrade.

There were only been 2 A model airframes left at AMARC. They've been there for at least 15+ years and are not complete. They are across the bridge and they are up on blocks.

The D Models were lined up across from the hangar where the F-4 drones are worked on. They are held for State Dept use.

[wendovertom]

Well, if anyone would like to see a Bronco in person this one will be in Wendover August 26 as part of our show - open the link and then scroll down a bit - there are a bunch of pictures of this bird.

http://www.fencecheck.com/forums/index. ... 1.240.html

Tom P.

[Tulio]

"i'm flabbergasted!!! an ac-47 still in service, & in a war zone too?? do tell!!! what's the skinny on that one???"

You probably would then, be surprised to find out that the turboprop version of the C-47, is still in action in Colombia.

El Salvador used the same gunship concept with Bassler turboprop BT-67s armed with .50cal machine guns; I don't know the armament suit of the Colombian aircraft, but they are very actively used in combat operations.

Saludos,

Tulio

[tom d. friedman]

sounds dumb, but i do find it amazing!!

[Tulio]

I know that TICs love to have that old airplane providing CAS when needed.

Saludos,


Tulio