@thefatfiles: Think you need to be a fighter pilot to dominate the skies? Think again! This jaw-dropping tale reveals how the A-37 Dragonfly, flown by non-fighter pilots, became a formidable force in the Vietnam War. With an astonishing average accuracy of 45 feet, these unlikely heroes turned what could have been a disaster into an unprecedented success in close air support. Forget the high-speed chases; these slow flyers had the enemy gunners scratching their heads as they zigzagged through flak and debris, all while delivering devastating firepower with a 3,000-pound payload. Who knew that the secret to survival in combat could be moving at just 500 miles per hour? From side-by-side cockpits meant for training to becoming legends in their own right, this story showcases the power of adaptability and strategy in the face of unexpected challenges. Get ready to be amazed by the underdog story of aerial warfare! #VietnamWar #A37Dragonfly #CloseAirSupport #MilitaryHistory #AviationStories #NonFighterPilots #CombatAviation #WarHeroes #AirForce #AviationLegends #UnlikelySuccess #HistoryUnplugged#the_fat_electrician#thefatfiles
supply pilots? are those the guys who fly the desk
2025-07-24 15:13:58
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Mike :
Letting cargo and refueler pilots do combat action missions was a once in a lifetime chance for them to do cool guy shit. of course they went on a rampage
2025-07-24 13:58:22
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Bookbitz :
That’s so cool, I had never heard of the dragonfly before
2025-07-26 07:24:33
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[REDACTED] :
Too slow to hit? It's giving Night Witches.
2025-07-25 07:54:31
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me :
Everyone was destroyed by the high pitch exhaust scream . I worked on t-37s for 5 years !! Double ear protection required
2025-07-24 21:18:59
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johncavenah :
First aircraft I maintained in the USAF!
2025-07-24 01:56:29
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John Sherman :
45' is halfway between 1st & 2nd base... Hella close for heavy munitions.
2025-07-24 18:47:55
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joek6958 :
The heavy pilots always wanted to fly combat
2025-07-25 05:03:32
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i_am.groot666 :
The keyboard warrior outfit killed me
2025-07-24 17:38:36
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Bagle Bites :
Put me in coach vibes.
2025-07-24 21:24:45
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Corrupt data :
Don’t call me Shirley…
2025-07-27 04:08:14
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marin :
I like how he call it conflict??
2025-07-25 07:36:39
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Swaggins :
Am I tripping or is that Arc De Soleil in the background?
2025-07-25 04:13:18
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FitchFam77 :
you don't show up on my FYP often enough! still love my gangsta lean shirt!
2025-07-25 16:46:59
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Ltlitaly76 :
AF pilots are ready for anything!!! Adapt and overcome.
2025-07-25 04:58:17
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Heafus :
My dad did munitions on the Dragonfly from 73-80 at the 910th TFG.
2025-07-24 23:45:43
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Redboy :
YouTube video name?
2025-07-24 16:22:36
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granite1888 :
I just realized we have the exact same chair
2025-07-24 16:48:25
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Cornstar Connor :
Good loop lol
2025-07-24 02:05:48
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Alan Rose437 :
those used to fly over my house when I was a kid what a goofy looking aircraft lol
2025-07-24 14:14:11
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user236153471562 :
And don’t call me Shirley.
2025-07-24 16:33:51
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raydarluvr 🇺🇸 :
Don’t call me Shirley.
2025-07-24 19:17:33
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SSGKENNELS :
😂😂😂
2025-07-27 15:42:33
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Jordan Ramirez :
😂😂😂
2025-07-26 22:29:22
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