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. Ac 47 spooky gunship vietnam patch afb dc 3 us air force. Fortyseven ac47s went to vietnam, and 12 were lost. Douglas ac47 spooky airplane videos and airplane pictures. The ac47 gunship in battlefield vietnam, 2 youtube. The ac47 had a naturally understated threetone camo scheme with black under surfaces very menacing. 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. These airframes could carry more effective weaponry and were more survivable than the relatively small, slow ac47.
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. Ac47 vietnam gunship, monogram 5615 197x scalemates. 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. Monograms 148 scale ac47 vietnam gunship comes molded in medium gray plastic. Electronic arts presents the latest update for battlefield vietnam. 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. Douglas ac47 puff the magic dragon with images puff the. Douglas ac47d gunship, 4412 combat crew training squadron, hurlburt field, florida 1971. Heavy transport gunship with coaxial chain guns out the left side.
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. The douglas ac47d gunship was developed in the early 1960s for use in antiinsurgency operations, and combined a longstanding aerial manoeuvre the pylon turn. Electronic arts presents the latest update for battlefield. Is it just a bunch of patches and stuff you can download online for free anyway. Ac47 combat mission was flown on december 1, 1969, by the 4th special operations squadron formerly the. Tracers leapt from the sixbarreled weapons so fast it seemed as if hoses were dispensing luminous water over the battlefield. The parts are almost flashfree, and the molding is just about perfect, which i found surprising. Fandom apps take your favorite fandoms with you and never miss a beat. 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. This section is dedicated to the gunships and their crews that flew in south east asia. Smith spoke on the importance the gunship has on the battlefield and the. 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.
This will patch your retail version of battlefield vietnam to version 1. In seeking a replacement for the ac47, the brass settled on the new c. On this website i hope to bring together as many resources as i can about the vietnam era u. 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. The spooky gunship was so successful in its early combat operations in vietnam. In a similar approach as project gunship i, this kit is a modification of the old monogram c47 skytrain kit. Official patches to update battlefield vietnam to the latest version. Always looking for material and scans of anything related to south east asia to add to this site. The manual make it look like 5055 from the back of the engine cowling which.
Air commando squadron, nha trang ab, south vietnam, 1968. The official ww2 mod should be installed before patch v1. Uaktualnienie patch do gry battlefield vietnam z gatunku gry akcji. They replaced the inadequate ac 47 spooky and supplemented the newer ac. It also helped create an even more powerful weapon. Gunship crew awarded 14 medals for joint sof afghanistan. On december 1, 1969, a lone ac47 gunship flew its final mission in vietnam under american command. Since most gaming websites are blocked for me at work, can someone explain what exactly is extra in the redux version.
Spooky aka puff ac47 working out at pleiku vietnam in 1969 looking forward to hearing from members of gunship units. Ac 47 spooky vietnam war era gunship on static display at the outdoor air museum. Spookys mission expanded to include interdiction of roads, trails, and rivers, and this greatly increased the demand for its services. The pilot is armed with unguided bombs that can be dropped in groups of five. We carry all types of model kits including model cars model aircraft military model kits and more.
Game update patch to battlefield vietnam, an action game, v. Artist london philharmonic orchestra, alfred scholz. Air force douglas ac47d gunship that was known as the dragonship, puff, the magic dragon and spooky. Introduced in january 1965, it was the first of the series of gunships in the vietnam war. Ac 47 combat mission was flown on december 1, 1969, by the 4th special operations squadron formerly the 4th acs. A picture of an ac47 with 503 stenciled on the bottom of the nose appears on the ac47 gunship reunion website. Flag images indicative of country of origin and not necessarily the primary operator. The ac47 is equipped with three m4 miniguns mounted in three spots.
Vietnam conflict ac47d spooky gunship aircraft roster. Battlefield vietnam bravo mappack by grenademan install. They replaced the inadequate ac47 spooky and supplemented the newer ac. 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. Monogram 148 ac47 vietnam gunship kit first look by michael benolkin. Nonetheless, the us had to try to interdict the flow of supplies, and the best tool for the job was obviously an improved gunship. The acu spooky gunship crew of spooky 41 was recognized for their exemplary performance and battlefield coordination during a. It was designed to provide more firepower than light and medium groundattack aircraft in certain situations when ground forces called for close air support. Both fixedwing and rotary wing gunships will be covered. The fairchild ac 119g shadow and ac 119k stinger were twinengine pistonpowered gunships developed by the united states during the vietnam war. Looking forward to hearing from members of gunship units.
You can see the sheet above and quality looks good with all. The ac 47 was an ideal gunship as it was a stable gun platform, could remain on station for hours, and carried. The douglas spooky was a prototype for later and gunships as used in vietnam. Usaf1966usdept of agric, mission, tx 1971 world acft museum. The night of october 17, 1969, was a harrowing one for the south vietnamese soldiers at phung hiep army outpost. Its primary function was close air support for ground troops. Spooky gunship operations in the vietnam war historynet. The fairchild ac119g shadow and ac119k stinger were twinengine pistonpowered gunships developed by the united states during the vietnam war.
The ac 47 was a united states air force version of the dc3 that had been modified by mounting three. Norman evans, attends the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the ac at hurlburt field, fla. Ac47 combat mission was flown on december 1, 1969, by the 4th special operations squadron formerly the 4th acs. 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. From then until september 1969 53 ac47 d gunships were built. The is one of several air force special operations weapons and has seen action in iraq and afghanistan. With the age of these molds, i really expected to see softer details, but the details are crisp and just about perfect. In battlefield vietnam the ac47 gunship is issued to the arvn and appears exclusively on fall of saigon. This is a category of vehicles in battlefield vietnam.
The remaining ships were turned over to the south vietnamese and laotian air forces and continued to fight. In late 1964, the first gunship conversion of a world war ii douglas c47d was done. The ac119 program project gunship iii came after the ac, not before. The ac gunship and the vietnam war warfare history network. 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. Entries are listed below in alphanumeric order 1toz. 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. Aug 06, 2015 on december 1, 1969, a lone ac 47 gunship flew its final mission in vietnam under american command.
This timelapse photo shows a douglas ac47 spooky at work on the outskirts of saigon. The ac 119 program project gunship iii came after the ac, not before. 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. Monogram 5615 148 ac47 vietnam gunship kit first look. While slow and bulky, the ac47 gunship can rain death upon ground troops and vehicles alike. 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. It could orbit the target for hours providing suppressing fire.
Gunship crew awarded 14 medals for joint sof afghanistan mission. 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. Monograms 148 scale ac 47 vietnam gunship comes molded in medium gray plastic. History of ac47 gunships and the units that flew them in sea. A picture of an ac 47 with 503 stenciled on the bottom of the nose appears on the ac 47 gunship reunion website. The douglas ac47 spooky began the longrunning line of fixedwing.
Comes with 5 maps, screenshots are included in folder. Vc depot vc vc outpost vc vc base vc number of vehicles. 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. The plane as a gunship soldiered on for many more years. Mar 26, 2019 turret must work if you place it while in studio not insert it the ac 47 spooky also nicknamed as puff the magic dragon after a 1963 song of the same name is a modified c 47 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. Contrary to popular belief, the ac47 operations did not end with the vietnam conflict.
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. Fixedwing and rotarywing helicopter gunships are both included in this listing. 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. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The gunship has a storied history dating back to the vietnam war, with the first variant, the ac47 a modified douglas dc3 mounted with three 7. The douglas ac 47 spooky was the first notable modern gunship. The ac47 was a united states air force version of the dc3 that had been modified by mounting three. It comes in a rather large and strong cellophanewrapped box. Douglas ac47 spooky fixedwing gunship aircraft military factory.
There are a total of 14 vietnam war gunships 19551975 entries in the military factory. Because it was so vulnerable to enemy ground fire, 28 percent or 15 aircraft were lost. This mod improves bots, adds the ironsights minimod, and generally polishes the game. 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.
Heavy transportgunship with coaxial chain guns out the left side. Shop for model kits by revell amt mpc lindberg tamiya and others. Spooky aka puff ac47 working out at pleiku vietnam in 1969. My second video about the gunship in battlefield vietnam. The gunship has a storied history dating back to the vietnam war, with the first variant, the ac47 a modified. Us air force, 14th special operations wing formally 14th air commando wing contact.
The latest patch for battlefield vietnam has been released. Birth of the ac47 gunship douglas dc3dakota history. Military quotes military humor military service air force special operations ac puff the magic dragon aviation humor battlefield 4 royal air force. 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 ac47 gunship proved the concept of the aerial gunship as a close support weapon in the skies over vietnam. Bfv bravo mappack battlefield vietnam mods, maps, patches. Development of the gunship the ac47d combat record. 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. From then until september 1969 53 ac 47 d gunships were built. At the time the aircraft was known as a dragonship, puff, the magic dragon. 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.
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. If so ill just get the original for ten bucks cheaper and download everything. Heavy transportgunship with coaxial chain guns out the. The last americanflown ac47 mission over vietnam took place in december 1969, although the south vietnamese and royal laotian air forces continued using them.
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