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The original spooky is the AC-47. THe Specter uses a Hurcules as its basis, while the Spooky was a Skytrain (or Dakota or Gooney Gird).

During the Battle of Khafji, a Specter was shot down, killing all 14 of its crew.

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Pic of an AC-119G gunship. AC-119G Shadow and AC-119K Stinger gunships were used by USAF Special Operations during the Vietnam War.

AC-119G mini guns

Link for more info and pics on the AC-119 gunship

Quote from the above website on AC-119 gunships,

With the advantage of hindsight, however, it can be argued that the truest testimony of the AC-119s' worth is not measured on engine performance charts, The most obvious sign of success was when a GI on the ground, about to be overrun by VC troops, told the FAC pilot "F#@%! the F-4s - Get me a Shadow!