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North American OV-10B Bronco 55454 Code 26/F-AZKM
The North American OV-10 Bronco was developed in the 1960s for COIN (Counter-insurgency) warfare. The first prototype, designated YOV-10A first flew on the 16th July 1965, with the first production aircraft flying in August 1967. The OV-10A Bronco first entered service with the USAF, followed by the USMC (United States Marine Corps). The aircraft were used principally in the Vietnam War, when they were tasked in the forward controller, helicopter escort, armed reconnaissance, ground attack and CASEVAC (casualty evacuation) roles.
The USAF retired the last of its OV-10 Broncos in September 1991, followed by the USMC on 1994.
North American OV-10B Bronco 55454 Code 26/F-AZKM is seen on the ramp at Jersey Airport, with technicians preparing the aircraft for flight. Note the 50th Birthday legend on the American flag on the fin, also the ''Honor to Veterans'' logo below it.
Photographed: Jersey Airport, St. Peter, Jersey, C.I. Date: 12th September 2019.
North American OV-10B Bronco 55454 Code 26/F-AZKM
The North American OV-10 Bronco was developed in the 1960s for COIN (Counter-insurgency) warfare. The first prototype, designated YOV-10A first flew on the 16th July 1965, with the first production aircraft flying in August 1967. The OV-10A Bronco first entered service with the USAF, followed by the USMC (United States Marine Corps). The aircraft were used principally in the Vietnam War, when they were tasked in the forward controller, helicopter escort, armed reconnaissance, ground attack and CASEVAC (casualty evacuation) roles.
The USAF retired the last of its OV-10 Broncos in September 1991, followed by the USMC on 1994.
North American OV-10B Bronco 55454 Code 26/F-AZKM is seen on the ramp at Jersey Airport, with technicians preparing the aircraft for flight. Note the 50th Birthday legend on the American flag on the fin, also the ''Honor to Veterans'' logo below it.
Photographed: Jersey Airport, St. Peter, Jersey, C.I. Date: 12th September 2019.