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CAF Gulf Coast Wing AC-47 “Spooky” Gets New Markings and Further Improvements

Vintage Aviation News

The 4th flew AC -47s from bases like Na Tranh, Bien Thuy, and Da Nang, and all of those aircraft carried a two-character alpha tail code on the tail, with a three-digit numeric underneath. The veterans were clear in their opinion: the OS tail code did not resonate with them.

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CAF Gulf Coast Wing AC-47 “Spooky” Restoration Update

Vintage Aviation News

According to the team, completion of the aircrafts annual inspection is in sight , with only a few hurdles left to overcome. In preparation for painting, the team also plans to install pre-oilers, paint the sub-floor, swap out the propellers, replace select fasteners, install seating in the cargo bay, and add cockpit padding.