The North American Rockwell OV10 Bronco was a tough, rugged, wellarmed aircraft that could take a beating and get the job done.

Conceived in a backyard by two Marine friends as a particular aircraft for counterinsurgency combat, the Bronco could carry up to three tons of ammunition, several highcaliber M60 machine guns, rockets, and even a gun pod to fight off its enemies.

The small twinturboprop light attack and observation aircraft may not have looked like a seasoned fighter. Still, US Marine Corps observation squadrons, the Navy’s Black Ponies, and the Air Force Tactical Air Support Squadron all took advantage of its combat versatility during the Vietnam War.

And yet, the legendary OV10 Broncos had plenty more to offer. Decades after the Vietnam War ended, the unwavering aircraft would get to see more destructive action against the relentless Middle East...



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