Why Is The US Military's AC-130 Gunship Called 'The Angel Of Death'?
Many military aircraft come with monikers that help describe their impressive abilities. The Angel Of Death, the AC-130's ...
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AC-130H/U Gunship
More recently, AC-130U gunships have supported Operation Iraqi Freedom/New Dawn while both aircraft have been employed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Finally, AFSOC gunships have also ...
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The Air Force's last AC-130U gunship, named 'Big Daddy,' made history before a flight this month
HURLBURT FIELD, Florida — An AC-130U Spooky gunship named "Big Daddy" made history by being the first Spooky to ever receive a black letter initial on its status page before a flight ...
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Deadly AC-130 Gunship in Action Firing All Its Cannons
The AC-130 is the world's biggest flying artillery gunship - nicknamed 'Hell in the Sky.' With three side-firing weapons, a 25mm Gatling gun, a 40mm Bofors cannon, and a 105mm howitzer ...
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How Pilots Train to Fly the $165 Million AC-130J Ghostrider Gunship
The AC-130J Ghostrider gunship is the newest version of the historic AC-130 aircraft, which dates back to the Vietnam War. Unlike C-130s, which are meant to carry cargo and troops, the AC-130 ...