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The Douglas AC-47 Spooky was developed by the United States Air Force as a ground attack aircraft and close air support gunship. It was a modification of the C-47 and was the first in a family of fixed-wing gunships throughout the Second Indochina War.
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It’s Spooky! The Douglas AC-47 Spooky was the first in a series of fixed-wing gunships developed by the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. 🇺🇸 250th United States Marine Corps Birthday & Veterans Day Celebration Date: Monday, November 10, 2025 Time: 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM Location: SeaLegs at the Beach – Huntington Beach, CA Join us as we celebrate 250 years of Marine Corps tradition and honor all who served. This all-day beachfront event features: 🎂 Marine Corps Cake-Cutting Ceremony
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November 8, 1968 – Pleiku South Vietnam: 1st Lieutenant inspects Douglas AC-47 parked at Pleiku Air Base (Vietnam War)
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