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From: lamaster@george.arc.nasa.gov (Hugh LaMaster -- RCS)
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Subject: Re: A-1
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Date: 24 Jan 91 03:19:38 GMT
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From: Hugh LaMaster -- RCS <lamaster@george.arc.nasa.gov>

Twice in the last two years I have heard of a small propeller plane of
apparently 50's vintage used in Vietnam until 1968 or so.  This plane
was for ground attack and infantry support roles.  The Air Force
apparently referred to it as the "A-1".  My questions are:

1)  Who made it?

2)  What other designations did it have?

3)  Why can't I find it in Jane's in the 50's or 60's?  Where should I look?


I *have* looked at the Grumman S-2 and its variants in Jane's.  As far as I
can tell, the A-1 was not an S-2 variant.


Does anyone know *for sure* about the A-1?


  Hugh LaMaster, M/S 233-9,  UUCP:                ames!lamaster
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