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Does Vietnam support drones?
The US Military deployed "Firebee" drones over North Vietnam for reconnaissance. They were often shot down by NVAF MiGs for target practice. They were UAVs, Unmanned Aerial Vehicles.
Did McCain get injured in the Vietnam War?
Yes, his A4 Skyhawk was shot down.
How many C-123 aircrafts were shot down the Vietnam wae?
During the Vietnam War, a total of six C-123 aircraft were shot down by enemy forces. However, it is important to note that these numbers might have changed due to ongoing research and historical evidence.
What was the us military prisoner of war involvement?
Vietnam consisted of four wars: The Air War over North Vietnam; the Riverine War in South Vietnam; the Ground War in South Vietnam; and the Covert War in Laos & Cambodia. Nearly all of the 600 plus US POW's consisted of shot down pilots and aircrewmen. These men were shot down over North Vietnam while fighting the "air war."
Why the f4 phantom was inferior to the mig?
Who says it was inferior. More Migs were shot down by Phantoms in Vietnam.
Was John McCain kidnapped?
No. He was a prisoner of war in Vietnam for 5.5 years, after his capture when his plane was shot down.
How successful was the SOS in the Vietnam war?
It was probably the term, "May-Day" that was used the most; by pilots and aircrewmen when they were shot down in either South or North Vietnam.
What did Mr Alvarez do in Vietnam?
USN LT Alvarez was the first US POW of the war, and the first US pilot to be shot down over North Vietnam in '64. Both he and Senator McCain (also shot down) flew the US Navy's A4 Skyhawk in Vietnam. Approximately 362 Skyhawks were lost in the war, and was nick-named "Scooter" by it's airmen.
What two countries were majorly invoved in the Vietnam war?
The US and North Vietnam. US jets bombed the north; the north shot them down. (Back and forth; back and forth).
How many planes were shot down in the BOMBING OF Darwin?
idk how many planes were shot down. im jot boered.
Who is lieutenant James magel during Vietnam?
Lieutenant James Magellan was a pilot for the Marine Corp during the Vietnam war. His plane was shot down and he lost hos life during the war.
What year was prisoner of war during the Vietnam war?
US POWs still surviving in North Vietnam were released to the US in 1973; the vast majority of them were US Airmen who had been shot down during the air war over North Vietnam.
