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 GD> built by DeHavilland). They also flew funny-looking recon and
 GD> subhunting aircraft like the Gannet.
        Thanks, Graham!
 GD> piston engine) was flown before then. I forget its name but they
 GD> were used very successfully for close support during the Vietnam
 GD> War.  (Skyraider perhaps?)
        Douglas A-1H Skyraider - Very successful aircraft, especially in the
FAC and RESCAP roles.
 GD> I don't recall any U.S. carrier launched after about '45 until
 GD> those classes. I'm hardly an authority though. :)
        Who is?  That's why I'm digging around.  Actually I'm terrible when
it come to my post WWII to Viet Nam Aircraft.  I was surprised at the sheer
number of different aircraft they were flying, especially in the jet arena.
        Seems like everyone had a different idea of what the perfect aircraft
was.
                Christopher
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