As a CAS warplane, the AC-47 was an essential lifeline in the often close quarter combat of the Vietnam War.

On the night of Feb. 24, 1969, Airman 1st Class Levitow was serving as the loadmaster aboard an AC-47, codename “Spooky 71,” ...

Its call sign was Spooky, and it was referred to as Puff the Magic Dragon for the fury it could unleash during nighttime attacks. The AC-47's successful role in warfare led to the development of ...

Because its operations were carried out principally by night, the AC-47 was known as “Spooky,” but was also widely known as “Puff the Magic Dragon” after the Peter, Paul and Mary song.

Many military aircraft come with monikers that help describe their impressive abilities. The Angel Of Death, the AC-130's nickname, is no exception.

Of course, in the parlance of the Counterculture movement that was taking hold alongside the Vietnam War (in opposition to that conflict), “puff the magic dragon” had a very different connotation. As ...

AC/DC has announced a string of European concert dates for this summer as part of their Power Up trek. The first date is scheduled for June 26 in Prague, Czech Republic. From there the band will ...

In the first edition of his column Commentary Commentary, Rob Hunter shares the coolest tidbits he learned from the 'Smile 2' ...

AC/DC has announced a string of European concert dates for this summer as part of their Power Up trek. The first date is scheduled for June 26 in Prague, Czech Republic. From there the band will ...