After 22 yrs in military, I put another 22 yrs in U.S. Postal Service. Retired from that and took early Social Security retirement. Now busy keeping the Honey-Do list as short as possible and teasing my letter carrier because he has to deliver all of my retirement checks. Also busy being as good a husband as I can be, a fairly good father, and one hell of a grandfather. Keeping the rest of my time with veterans organizations, the local public library, and having breakfast 3 times a week with a bunch of other military retirees. Life is Full, Life is Busy, & Life is Good.
1972-1973, OV-10 Bronco
From Year 1972
To Year 1973
Personal Memories
Intelligence Technician providing targeting data to Tactical Air Support Squadron with operations in Laos & I Corps in RVN. Also provided intel support to USAF missions to SRV during Operation Homecoming (repatriation of US POWs). TDY to Laos providing targeting support for US Embassy operations in central Laos. Real-time targeting analyst for Task Force Alpha and BDA analyst for USSAG in support of Cambodian air operations.
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OV-10 Bronco Details
Aircraft/Missile Information
Specifications StatsCentral Model Rockwell OV-10A Bronco Length 41.67 ft | 12.70 m Width 39.70 ft | 12.10 m Height 15.29 ft | 4.66 m Engine(s) 2 x Garrett T76-G-416/417 turboprop engines driving three-blade propellers. Empty Weight 6,969 lbs | 3,161 kg MTOW 14,442 lbs | 6,551 kg Max Speed 281 mph | 452 km/h | 244 kts Max Range 228 miles | 367 km Ceiling 23,999 ft | 7,315 m | 4.5 miles Climb Rate 2,650 ft/min (807.7 m/min) Hardpoints 7 Armament 4 x 7.62mm machine guns OR 1 x 20mm three-barrel gattling gun
