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INTRODUCTION
VIETNAM WAR
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USAF Aircraft
965 was a pivotal year in modern history. It was the year of
mini-skirts, free love and Beatlemania. But it was also the year
of civil rights unrest, austerity and conflict. Most significantly,
it marked the escalation of the tensions in Southeast Asia into a
full-blown war, a controversial war that would rage for a decade and
would change the world.
The Vietnam War was an anachronism, a high-tech war fought on a
low-tech battlefield, a collision of cultures powered by the machinations
of the Cold War superpowers. It was also the first war fought under the
glaring spotlight of the media, delivering the horrific and brutal nature
of warfare right into America’s living rooms. Anti-war
demonstrators
marched against the White House as US casualties continued to mount.
65th Anniversary Special: Vol 1
For the US Air Force, the air war in Vietnam represented an
unanticipated challenge. The service had been shaped by the perceived
Cold War nuclear threat… now it had to mix it over the jungles of
Southeast Asia, a hostile and challenging environment where technology
did not always rule. Gaining air superiority was not an issue, but keeping
losses to an acceptable minimum was. While high-level bombing
missions ran the gauntlet of MiGs and surface-to-air missiles, down
low the battleground was even more dangerous. To support the troops
on the ground and protect its own aircraft, the US Air Force had to be
creative. ‘FAC’, ‘Sandy’, ‘Spooky’, ‘Wild Weasel’ and ‘MiGCap’ were all terms
that crackled over the airwaves as specialised aircraft fulfilled specialised
missions. Meanwhile the muscular Thunderchief and new Phantom did
what they did best, pounding enemy positions and taking on MiGs. The
Hercules tactical transport forged its legend in the heart of the battle,
while ‘Jolly Green Giants’ clattered overhead in search of downed aircrew.
However, there was one aircraft that did not achieve ‘iconic’ status, but
without which the air war over Vietnam could not have been fought.
The KC-135 tanker emerged as the greatest force-multiplier in history,
allowing strike aircraft to hit targets far beyond their range, deep into
enemy territory… and bring them safely home.
In many ways the Vietnam War was an unwinnable war and by the
end of the conflict the US Air Force was left counting the cost, having
lost 2,257 aircraft. The might of the US Air Force might not have been
threatened, but there is no doubt that it had been truly tested.
AVIATION ARCHIVE SERIES
In this 52nd issue of ‘Aviation Archive’, we mark the 65th anniversary
of the start of the Vietnam War, a war that shaped the history of aerial
warfare. We have listed 37 of the most significant aircraft flown by the
US Air Force in the battle, examining their part in the conflict. The types
are listed under primary role and by specification. ‘Vietnam War’ features
stunning photographic coverage, including exclusive and rare shots. Side
views by Rolando Ugolini/Airlinerart, rolando@maceace.net.
Left:
Vietnam War hero Col Robin Olds ‘chalks-up’ another MiG victory.
Front cover:
‘All out warrior’. F-105G ‘Wild Weasel’ Thunderchief by artist
Mark Karvon. Prints available from markkarvon.com.
Aviation Archive Series
Vietnam War
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Editor:
Allan Burney •
Design:
Philip Hempell
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Group CEO:
Adrian Cox •
Chief Publishing Officer:
Jonathan Jackson •
Senior Editor, Bookazines:
Roger Mortimer
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Publisher:
Mark Elliott •
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ISBN:
9781913295240
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
6
VIETNAM WAR: USAF
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VPAF
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USAF IN VIETNAM 1: FIGHTER/ATTACK
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DOUGLAS A-1 SKYRAIDER
LTV A-7D CORSAIR II
CESSNA A-37 DRAGONFLY
NORTH AMERICAN F-100 SUPER SABRE
LOCKHEED F-104 STARFIGHTER
NORTHROP F-5 FREEDOM FIGHTER
REPUBLIC F-105 THUNDERCHIEF
MCDONNELL F-4 PHANTOM
USAF IN VIETNAM 2: BOMBERS
38 BOEING B-52 SUPERFORTRESS
44 MARTIN B-57 CANBERRA
46 GENERAL DYNAMICS F-111
USAF IN VIETNAM 3: FAC
50 CESSNA O-1 BIRD DOG
52 CESSNA O-2 SKYMASTER
53 NORTH AMERICAN
ROCKWELL OV-10 BRONCO
USAF IN VIETNAM 4: GUNSHIPS
56 DOUGLAS AC-47 SPOOKY
58 LOCKHEED AC-130 SPECTRE
61 FAIRCHILD AC-119
USAF IN VIETNAM 5: HELICOPTERS
66 KAMAN HH-43 HUSKIE
68 SIKORSKY HH-3 JOLLY GREEN GIANT
70 SIKORSKY HH-53 SUPER JOLLY
GREEN GIANT
72 BELL UH-1 HUEY
USAF IN VIETNAM 6: TRANSPORTS
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FAIRCHILD C-123 PROVIDER
DOUGLAS C-124 GLOBEMASTER II
LOCKHEED C-5 GALAXY
LOCKHEED C-130 HERCULES
LOCKHEED C-141 STARLIFTER
USAF IN VIETNAM 7: SPECIALISED
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DOUGLAS EB-66
LOCKHEED EC-121 WARNING STAR
GRUMMAN HU-16 ALBATROSS
BOEING KC-135 STRATOTANKER
BOEING RB-47H
MARTIN RB-57E
BOEING RC-135M
MCDONNELL RF-101 VOODOO
MCDONNELL RF-4C PHANTOM
LOCKHEED U-2
LOCKHEED SR-71 BLACKBIRD

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