WebbSikorsky MH-53 Pave Low, US Air Force variant. 1964 1966-In Service 500 Bell AH-1G Cobra: Attack helicopter Bell Helicopter Textron: Was developed by Bell as an independent concept armed helicopter. The majority of parts are interchangeable with the UH-1 series. The AH1-W and Z are used in the US Marine Corps: 1965 1967-in service 1116 Bell 206 WebbA - "ALPHA" AAA - Anti-aircraft Artillery.ACM - Air Combat Maneuvering, or dogfighting. Ack Ack guns – Anti aircraft guns Abaft – Farther than aft Abeam – Object located in your 3 or 9 O’clock position. Used in …

37 been-there-done-that nicknames for military gear

WebbGiggles – Female pilot, also known as “gigs” always laughed in formation. Not necissarily laughing at anything in particular, just laughed. GBIT – Get Back In The; Female Pilot; Last Name “Kitchen”. Gear Down – … WebbUS Military Aircraft Unofficial Nicknames. A-1 Skyraider – Able Dog, reference to its original “AD” (Attack aircraft, Douglas) designation, Zorro, Spad, Fat Face (A-1E), Sandy. B-2 Spirit – Beak, reference to its sharp … chickasaw nation summer ebt program

Aviator Call Signs: The History & Naming Rituals

WebbGlobal Fleet, Worldwide Nicknames. Halfway across the world, The Israeli Air Force (IAF) called its original C-130 “Karnaf,” which means “rhino” in Hebrew. When the IAF received its first new C-130J, they bestowed the name “Shimshon.” This nickname translates to “Samson,” a.k.a., Hercules in Hebrew. Webb1 dec. 2024 · In our example, the words “DOOM,” “IDEAL,” “MOON,” or “STEREO” would all fit the criteria as being acceptable first words for a DIA nickname. Below is a more specific set of examples straight... WebbAir Force code name applied to all electronic countermeasures (ECM) equipment introduced aboard U.S. aircraft during the Southeast Asia conflict to meet the threat … chickasaw nation travel stop