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Air Force revives Skyraider name for new light attack aircraft
The propeller-driven Skyraider II pays homage to the Cold War-era propeller plane that delivered close air support during the ...
Air Force general says service’s newest plane could be used over the US-Mexico border
The Skyraider II is designed to conduct precision strikes and fly armed reconnaissance missions for troops on the ground.
Which Plane Does The US Air Force Thunderbirds Fly?
The Thunderbirds are the U.S. Air Force's demonstration flying group, and they have specially modified planes to do it.
Special ops cracked the code on a problem plaguing the US military: getting better weapons faster
SOF's fast and flexible acquisition process brings operators and industry closer together. It could set an example for the ...
Air Force’s newest plane, the Skyraider II, honors a legendary aircraft
The Skyraider II is the latest aircraft to pay homage to a legendary plane. The original A-1 Skyraider flew from 1946 to the ...
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Skyraider II: US Air Force’s retro Vietnam-era warbird makes a modern comeback
The US Air Force unveils the Skyraider II, a modernized Vietnam-style combat plane built for close air support, ISR, and ...
'Angel of death' advises Air Force Academy cadets on coming conflict at recent leadership symposium
As her C-130H gunship approached enemy combatants in Afghanistan, former Air Force officer Allison Black's voice came across ...