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 ...

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

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.

New stamps are going to be issued to mark the 50th anniversary of AC/DC's debut album, the Royal Mail has said. The group introduced themselves to the world with the electrifying High Voltage ...

AC/DC fans are discovering that a sewing machine inspired the ’70s rock band’s name. While the group’s catchy tunes like “Highway to Hell” and “You Shook Me All Night Long” are still ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Rock legends AC/DC have announced they will play their first Scottish concert in a decade this summer. The group will play 12 dates across 10 countries before concluding their tour at Murrayfield ...