Monogram ac 47 gunship patches

Flew the ac47 gunship, known by troops as spooky and puff the magic dragon because of it side mounted guns. The kit i used for this conversion was the monogram 148 c47. It was designed to provide more firepower than light and medium groundattack aircraft in certain situations when ground forces called for close air support. Usaf gunship project ii did the same for the c as did usaf gunship project iii for the c119.

Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Three gunpods were fitted, two in the rearmost portside windows, and one out the cargo door, all angled downward. As the 3d air commando squadron in south vietnam, it absorbed resources of the 14th air commando squadron. None of our partner shops or mates has this currently for sale. Ac47 spooky gunship hat patch us air force puff the. I finished her about a month ago, but got busy on some software projects and two monogram b29s and forgot to post here. Ac spectre gunship small patch great collectors item, very popular. It could orbit the target for hours providing suppressing fire.

Giving a patch, with a units or individuals insignia is a great tradition intended to readily identify past and present. 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. This is part two of a three part series on fcac47 gunships. The douglas ac 47 spooky also nicknamed puff, the magic dragon was the first in a series of gunships. From then until september 1969 53 ac 47 d gunships were built. Revell monogram decals 148 ac47 gunship vietnam l140. Air force douglas ac 47d gunship that was known as the dragonship, puff, the magic dragon and spooky.

This film shows various usaf activities in vietnam. Spectre ac gunship patch and ac u gunship patch, 2 us military patches spectre ac. Patch gunships sale patch gunships official site patch. The ac 47d spooky and ac 119k stinger gunships at da nang usaf gunship project i encompassed conversion of c 47 aircraft from a standard cargo to an attack cargo aircraft designation. Ac47 vietnam gunship, monogram 5615 197x scalemates. Known variously as puff the magic dragon, dragonships or just spooky. Ac 47 spooky gunship vietnam patch afb dc 3 us air force puff the magic dragon ebay see more warbirds of america squadron inc. In a similar approach as project gunship i, this kit is a modification of the old monogram c 47 skytrain kit. Revell ac 47d gunship model kit contain 118 pieces. Monogram 5615 148 ac47 vietnam gunship kit first look.

A new and powerful weapon had introduced itself that night. Check out our gunship selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our building. It flew combat missions in ac 47d gunships in close air support of ground forces, providing flare illumination and gunfire in support of strategic hamlets, outposts, and. No evidence could be found to substantiate further single ach 47 gunship operations or others in conjunction with either uh1bcs hueys or ah1gs huey. Ac 47 spooky gunship vietnam patch afb dc 3 us air. An ac47d, sn 4348499 of the 4 sos during the late 1960s gunships. C 47 aircraft in vietnam the best and latest aircraft 2018.

Because it was so vulnerable to enemy ground fire, 28 percent or 15 aircraft were lost. Its primary function was close air support for ground troops. The douglas ac47 spooky also nicknamed puff, the magic dra. 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. The ac 47 was a united states air force version of the dc3 that had been modified by mounting three. Find great deals on ebay for ac 47 gunship when you shop the largest online selection at. Ac 47 spooky gunship tour at eaa oshkosh airventure. Gooney birds monogram 1 48 ac 47 gunship by andy garcia ac 47 y fixed wing gunship aircraft blast from the past the ac gunship and vietnam war 50 years of c 47 gunship conversions y man hunts fromthe iest story in vietnam ac 47 gunship 12 photosthe eve of destruction for ex vietnam read more.

With the age of these molds, i really expected to see softer details, but the details are crisp and just about perfect. Vietnam war patch usaf ac 47 gunship 4th acs us spooky 622 have guns will travel ebay. This patch is a prized piece for any collectionespecially for the veteran or love one, who has served or is still serving with pride. Air force historian, highlights the great contributions of the venerable c47 including its use as a gunship. This spooky replica has motorized props as well as an led interior, i tried some photos in the dark but they are not coming out well. Vietnam war nov 7, 2016 flight patch spooky 623 have guns will travel, usaf 4th air commando squadron, out of da nang and saigon air bases.

The douglas ac 47 spooky also nicknamed puff, the magic dragon was the first in a series of gunships developed by the united states air force during the vietnam war. The dc3 appeared in 1935 as a further development of the dc2. Ac 47 spooky gunship hat patch us air force puff the magic dragon vietnam war. The parts are almost flashfree, and the molding is just about perfect, which i found surprising. Vintage original vietnam war incountry machine embroidered patch, size is 3 by 3. The ac 47 had a naturally understated threetone camo scheme with black under surfaces very menacing. Douglas ac 47d gunship, 4412 combat crew training squadron, hurlburt field, florida 1971. The monogram blue box ac47 gunship noted above, which was actually released back in 1966, is 190th scale and was based on monograms original 190 c47, first released in 1955.

Rock woven band gunship carpenter brut embellished synthwave patch on sew new new sew on rock embellished synthwave brut woven patch gunship band carpenter. Nicknamed spooky, the ac47d gunship i was also armed with the 7. On this website i hope to bring together as many resources as i can about the vietnam era u. Puff the magic dragon c47 vietnam mini gun viet cong nva. See more ideas about vietnam, patches and military. The ac 47 gunship, commonly referred to as spooky, packed a trio of miniguns in the cargo hold of a wwii transport and could churn out 6,000 rounds per minute, with spent brass streaming out the.

This is the ancient 196 approximate scale kit that monogram did in 1967, with a mold dating back to the mid1950s i believe. Fully embroidered sew on patches great for motorcycle vests, jackets or shadow boxes. Although the c 47 was more widely used as an unarmed transport aircraft, provision was made with the ac 47d to fire guns through the fuselage windows. Ac47 spooky gunship vietnam patch afb dc3 us air force puff the magic dragon. Flew the ac 47 gunship, known by troops as spooky and puff the magic dragon because of it side mounted guns. You can see the sheet above and quality looks good with all markings in register. Some correction necessary here the monogram 1 48 c47 skytrain, the basic kit on which the present revell 148 ac47 gunship kit is based, was first released in 1978. Monogram ac47 vietnam gunship 1 48 scale 855615 for sale. The glowing red of its ammunition gave the craft a nickname. The second series of c47 gunships were classified as the fc47d armed. Find great deals on ebay for ac 47 and ac 47 gunship. This tooling was part of the family of kits that monogram developed to dominate the 148 scale market that also includes their timeless 148 b17g, b24d, b24j, b25j, b26, b29a, and many more. I used this same material for the patches seen on the inside of the cargo doors.

Apr 19, 2018 ac 47 spooky gunship vietnam patch afb dc 3 us air force puff the magic dragon bfd. The ac 47 gunship was a test bed for the gun platform intended for ac gunship. Introduced in january 1965, it was the first of the series of gunships in the vietnam war. The c47 channel at imodeler 28 articles page 3 of 3. Flight patch spooky 623 have guns will travel, usaf 4th. The b29s are currently in progress at a glaciers pace. Until this kit came along however, the best kit of the c 47 was the monogram now revell 148 scale kit, which has recently been rereleased with new parts to render the ac 47 gunship. Due to global pandemic, usps delivery may be temporarily delayed. The ac 47 gunship, commonly referred to as spooky, packed a trio of miniguns in the cargo hold of a wwii transport and could churn out 6,000 rounds per minute, with spent brass streaming out the white chutes. Ac 47 spooky gunship vietnam patch afb dc 3 us air force puff.

The c 47 is one of the most legendary aircraft in the history of aviation. Jan 15, 2015 ac 47 spooky gunship vietnam patch afb dc 3 us air force puff the magic dragon ebay. The usaf douglas ac 47 spooky also nicknamed puff, the magic dragon was the first in a series of gunships developed by the united states air force during the vietnam war. Vietnam war find this pin and more on custom patches by the patch. Monogram 148 scale ac47 vietnam gunship factory sealed. Home page all gave some, some gave all the mission of our spooky brotherhood is to fraternally support all who remain, and to always remember those who gave all.

Sheet metal taken from aluminum beverage cans for the fuselage patches and gun exhaust. The ac47 is equipped with three m4 miniguns mounted in three spots. Steamgeezer and son independent traders 188,316 views. This original period patch is embroidered on twill, computer made and is this patch will be a great addition to anyones collection. Ac 47 spooky gunship tour at eaa oshkosh airventure duration. Us air force douglas ac47 spooky vietnam war patch ebay. Monograms 148 scale ac47 vietnam gunship comes molded in medium gray plastic. This spooky replica has motorized props as well as an led interior, i tried some photos in the dark but they are not coming out. Monogram released their 148 c47 skytrain kit in 1978, 30 years ago. Flight patch spooky 623 have guns will travel, usaf 4th air commando squadron, out of da nang and saigon air bases.