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USAF - South Vietnam Air Force - Fairchild AC-119K Stinger
United States Air Force / South Vietnam Air Force - Fairchild AC-119K Stinger 53-3187 (msn 11198) converted to AC-119K Stinger in 1968 (mod. no. 153) and transferred to the South Vietnam Air Force in August 1971. Date: 1972
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1968 1971 1972 Converted Fairchild Transferred Vietnam Stinger
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This evocative photograph captures a Fairchild AC-119K Stinger aircraft of the United States Air Force (USAF) and the South Vietnam Air Force (SVAF) in action during the Vietnam War. The image, dated 1972, features the specific aircraft with the serial number 53-3187 (MSN 11198) and modification number 153. This aircraft was originally manufactured by Fairchild Aircraft Corporation as a C-119 Flying Boxcar cargo plane but was later converted into an AC-119K Stinger by the USAF in 1968. In August 1971, this aircraft was transferred to the SVAF to bolster their airpower against the communist forces. The AC-119K Stinger was a versatile gunship used for various roles, including close air support, armed reconnaissance, and interdiction. Equipped with a powerful array of weapons, including Minigun guns, 20mm cannons, and rockets, this aircraft was a formidable presence in the skies over Vietnam. The aircraft's distinctive paint scheme, featuring the South Vietnamese flag on the tailfin and the US Star of David on the nose, symbolized the close military alliance between the two countries during this critical period in history. The photograph captures the AC-119K Stinger in flight, likely on a mission over enemy territory. The image conveys a sense of intensity and determination, as the aircraft's crew focuses on their mission to protect South Vietnamese forces on the ground. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the vital role that the US and South Vietnamese Air Forces played in the Vietnam War and the sacrifices made by the brave men and women who served in this conflict.
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