Lockheed’s quintessential prop-driven airlifter goes down in history – ongoing history. There is no question it is one of the most well-regarded, widely-utilized military workhorses ever. The current crop of AC-130 Gunships demonstrates just how amazing this platform really is.
I had my share of rides in them, but the Sarajevo trip was memorable. Loadmaster strolls down the cargo floor announcing “We’ll be in Sarajevo any minute – hang on, we’re goin’ down!” Wish somebody would have explained the “tactical approach” method earlier.
