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To: wbill

Air Force literally flew the wings off the AD Skyraiders in Vietnam. They inquired about restarting the production line, but the retooling costs and startup were prohibitive.


59 posted on 12/17/2014 8:55:10 AM PST by NTHockey (Rules of engagement #1: Take no prisoners. And to the NSA trolls, FU)
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To: NTHockey

There was a history of that with Douglass products. Navy almost reverted to the SBD in WWII, and the AF also inquired about restarting the A-26 line a couple times.

Then look at the longevity of the A-4, which is still in service with a few countries. Top being Brazil, which operates them from it’s carrier.


64 posted on 12/17/2014 9:12:44 AM PST by tanknetter
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