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Contact: Bill
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CMSgt, USAF, Ret.
The Book Hootch
Gunships: A Pictorial History of
Spooky
by Larry Davis, Squadron/Signal Publications,
1982,
ISBN 0-89747-123-7
Larry Davis is a recognized authority on fixed wing gunships. Gunships: A Pictorial History of Spooky is a must have book for those interested in the evolution of the fixed wing gunships. Larry has mixed a blend of great photos, colorful graphics, and text that covers the AC-47 "Spooky", AC-119G "Shadow" & AC-119K "Stinger" gunships and the AC-130 "Spectre" gunship.
Gunships takes you on a historical journey of tactical interdiction using B-25s and A-20s during WWII right on through the heavily armed gunships used in the Vietnam War. Also included is a rare look at "other" gunships used in Southeast Asia. Stinger and Shadow troops you'll thoroughly enjoy his sections on the 119s.
NEEDS INFORMATION: Larry Davis is looking for more information on AC-47 Spooky gunships for a new C-47 book he is working on. If you have information you would like to share please contact him at SabreClsx@aol.com or write him at 4713 Cleveland N.W., Canton, OH 44709.
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