Aircraft Photo of 70-1279 / AF70-279 | Cessna OA-37B Dragonfly (318E) | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #722874
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:70-1279
Alternate Serial:AF70-279
Military Code:NF
Aircraft Original Type:Cessna A-37 Dragonfly (318)
Aircraft Generic Type:Cessna A-37 Dragonfly (318)
Aircraft Version:Cessna OA-37B Dragonfly (318E)
C/n (msn):43294
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Unit Markings:23 TASS
Location
City / Airport:Tucson - Davis-Monthan AFBMap
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Airport Codes:ICAO: KDMA   IATA: DMA   Local: DMA   Other: -
 
Photo Date:1 September 1987
Photo by:Stephan de Bruijn
Photo ID: 722874
Photo Comment

Protected by some wires as the aircraft had open fuel tanks. The 23d Tactical Air Support Squadron was based at Davis Monthan AFB and flew the Dragonfly from 1981 to 1991. The small green jet once replaced the OV-10 Bronco and was succeeded by the A-10 Warthog within the squadron.

This photo is copyright © Stephan de Bruijn, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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