Tiger 2 productions patches air force ac spectre patch. An assault of the ac delivered one of the most deadly actions of the entire war. Unlike other modern military fixedwing aircraft, the ac relies on visual targeting. Spectre ac gunship vietnam thai patchs posted in air force usaaf is with army. Unfollow spectre ac gunship to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Please send them to us or use the photo upload instructions from the menu and well put them on this page so that others can see them. Home vietnam korea usaf spectre trailblazer lockheed ac embroidered patch 3. The lockheed ac gunship is a heavily armed, longendurance, ground attack variant of. This program acquires new basic ch aircraft for modification and integration by boeing to the ac u gunship configuration. The ach spectre gunships primary missions are close air support, air interdiction and armed reconnaissance. Spectre ac gunship us air force military veteran biker. Jan 15, 2016 usaf16thsosspecialoperationssquadronspectreac flightjacketpatch. Sign up for my email newsletters by adding my ebay store to your favoriteswhat you see is exactly what you. Ac spectre gunship patch sticker by strongvlad redbubble.
Mens nike gray air force falcons c17 globe master iii performance tshirt. Original usaf vietnam war patch looking and sounding, from a distance like a cargo aircraft the spectre gunship haunted various areas of the ho chi. Other missions include perimeter and point defense, escort, landing, drop and extraction zone support, forward air control, limited command and control, and combat search and rescue. Gallery c patches ac spectre gunship patch asif shamim collection ac spectre the night hides not vietnam made repro patch asif. The ac gunship has a combat history dating to vietnam. Vietnam war patch usaf ac spectre patience my ass im. Usaf spectre trailblazer lockheed ac embroidered patch 3. The 16th ferried aircraft from factories to units in us and canada and conducted pilot training from april 1942 april 1944. The ac was later supplemented by the ac119 shadow project gunship iii, which later proved to be underpowered. Patch us air force ac spectre gunship the night hides not patch usaf. Intel reports a pow is being held at thronos castle on altis. In 1967, jca usaf 541626 was selected for conversion into the prototype aca gunship project gunship ii.
Only two countries were known to have used the spectre during combat. It destroyed or damaged an average of 10,000 trucks per year over the ho chi minh trail. The success of the aca, especially in operations over the ho chi minh trail, led to a decision to increase the number of aircraft in the ac gunship fleet and update the. Com pick a currency usd mxn rub hkd php myr nzd inr cad aud eur gbp jpy. Uknown combat ops scan provided by asif shamim uknown combat talon ops scan provided by asif shamim 1st special operations squadron crew s97 asif shamim collection. Click on membership application button and fill out web form and print it out and email or plain old mail to us. Ac spectre gunship small patch great collectors item, very popular. Spectre ac gunship embroidered sew or iron on patch measures approx. Your ac spectre gunship is moving into position to provide cas for the. The ach spectre gunships were fielded in 1972 and retired in 2015. Womens vietnam spectre ac gunship ghost aerial gunner patch vneck tshirt. Air force spectre ac patch embroidered ironon patches approx.
Spectre ac gunship vietnam thai patchs air force usaaf. As the last of the three acs still on station early on the morning of january 31, and about to end its mission, spirit 03 received a call from the marines they needed an enemy missile battery destroyed. Dec 12, 2017 spectre ac gunship vietnam thai patchs posted in air force usaaf is with army. The lockheed ac spectre is a heavilyarmed groundattack aircraft based on the hercules c created to replace the ac47 spooky. Us airforce ac gunship military patch usmilitarypatch. Requires captain simjust flight lockheed c hercules. Ac gunship spectre patch specialty patches air force. This is the home of the cool spectre goodies with a full blown web store where we. The ac gunship, or spectre, circles its prey annihilating everything on the ground with its massive mm autocannons.
C patches ac spectre gunship patch asif shamim collection ac spectre the night hides not vietnam made repro patch asif shamim collection. The lockheed ac gunship is a heavily armed, longendurance, groundattack variant of the c hercules transport, fixedwing aircraft. The spectre always fires out the of its port side left as it circles its target. Nonprofit organization celebrating the legacy of the mighty spectre gunship all models. The success of the ac a, especially in operations over the ho chi minh trail, led to a decision to increase the number of aircraft in the ac gunship fleet and update the. Aug 08, 2015 the gunships sole user is the united states air force, which uses ac h spectre, ac u spooky, ac j ghostrider, and ac w stinger ii variants for close air support, air interdiction, and. The ach spectre was armed with two 20 mm m61 vulcan cannons, one l60 bofors 40 mm cannon. Jul 04, 2016 angel of death arma 3 ac spectre usaf mod luetin09. Middle west sector, air corps ferrying command later, 5 ferrying group, 16 apr 19421 apr 1944.
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We have a ground team standing by, ready to assault the castle. See more ideas about ac, military aircraft and vietnam war. Fly with the 16th special operations command in this handcrafted gunship. The spectre was the second unit in war commander to have a production limit not dictated by space requirements. Jan 20, 2016 the spooky is the third generation of c gunships. Each model is carefully carved and painted to provide a unique piece that youll love. Fully embroidered sew on patches great for motorcycle vests, jackets or shadow boxes. Angel of death arma 3 ac spectre usaf mod duration. Perfect for veterans, spectre gunship crews, military flight simulator gamers, airplane model kit builders and aviation enthusiasts. Order your air force patches from the army surplus superstore. The ac spectre gunship still plays a critical role in americas close air support capability.
A good looking patch usaf, patch spectre patch usaf, ac vietnam war patch size. All gunships evolved from the first operational gunship, the ac47, to the ac119, and then the aca which was the basis for the modern c gunship. Air commandos retire final ach spectre gunship cannon. Angel of death arma 3 ac spectre usaf mod luetin09. In the true tradition of the wwii era, we take the designs that were painted on the nose of. The ac spectre is an armed gunship and a combatoriented version of the c hercules transport, designed to bombard ground targets with a variety of heavy ordnance. A direct view night vision telescope was installed in the forward door, an early. The lockheed ac gunship is a heavily armed groundattack aircraft variant of the c hercules transport plane. Anyone have any vietnam and thai made spectre ac gunship patchs they can post would luv to see some original period made patchs. Monmouth1943, october 12, 2016 in air force usaaf is with army recommended posts.
Due to global pandemic, usps delivery may be temporarily delayed. Mens nike anthracite air force falcons ac spectre patch tshirt. It carries a wide array of ground attack weapons that are integrated with sophisticated sensors, navigation, and firecontrol systems. Contentsshow history the ac gunships primary missions are close air support, air interdiction and armed reconnaissance. Army surplus world has many different air force patches. The port side of the ac houses firing ports for an array of cannons, howitzers and gatling guns. Usaf spectre trailblazer lockheed ac embroidered patch. We have air force patches from all of the different air force units. The ac is flown by usaf special operations, mostly in the close air support role. Recently picked up these patches that appear to be thai made and probably came from the same vet.
This is another repaint of the just flightcaptain sim ac spectre for fsx. It is large, slow and vulnerable to air defense systems including increasingly effective man. Unfollow spectre gunship to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The basic airframe is manufactured by lockheed, boeing is responsible for the conversion into a gunship and for aircraft support. Buy spectre ac patch at army surplus world army surplus. As part of a decisive demonstration of air power over ground forces, three ac spectre gunships joined the battle to provide airtoground fire and close air support. In 1967, jca usaf 541626 was selected for conversion into the prototype ac a gunship project gunship ii. The modifications were done at wrightpatterson air force base by the aeronautical systems division. When destroyed the spectre releases a trail of smoke and flies off the screen. Vietnam war usaf air force ac gunship spectre patch. This patch was created for the entire special operations community. Battle damaged hercules gunship ac spectre one only available ac gunship spectre awarded to crew of ac gunships who had flown missions resluting in damage to aircraft. When the spectre is destroyed is does not crash to the ground.
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