During the Vietnam War, the United States Air Force's first ... being the monstrous AC-130. The AC-130 first appeared later ...

The Spooky (U-model) is the third generation of C-130 gunships. All gunships evolved from the first operational gunship ... AC-130s provided close air support and force protection (air base ...

The C-130 has enjoyed a remarkable 70-year production ... An attorney, pilot, guitarist, and minor pro hockey player, Harrison joined the US Air Force as a Pilot Trainee but was medically discharged.

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 ... Insider visited Cannon Air Force Base in Clovis ...

Lockheed Martin C-130 Missile-Carrying Role Nears Operational Status is available to both Aviation Week & Space Technology and AWIN subscribers. Subscribe now to read this content, plus receive ...

A heavily modified version of the C-130 Hercules airframe, the EC-130H Compass Call is the primary electronic attack and electronic early warning aircraft for the U.S. Air Force. The Compass Call ...

The AC-130J is retrofitted with a precision-weapons package and is able to aid in missions like close air support, air interdiction, and armed reconnaissance. More from Loadout Maj. Riley Feeney ...