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ContentS Illustrations vii Preface ix Introduction 1 CHaPtEr 1. Developing the Fixed-Wing Gunship 9 2. Project Combat Hornet 32 3. Inching Forward through Hoops of Fire 51 4. Finding the Funds and Modifying the Contracts 76 5. logistics Support for the aC-119G/K Gunships 97 6. the Smoke-Evacuation System and FlIrS 114 7. Modification Program revisions 128 8. technical Modifications 143 9. Fulfilling the Contract and Deploying the Fleet 166 10. U.S. air Power in Vietnam 185 11. aC-119 Units and Combat operations in Vietnam 213 Conclusion: “Country roads, take Me Home” 240 Glossary 255 Notes 263 Bibliography 297 Index 321 ...

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