Original U.S. Unissued Vietnam War Helicopter Air Crew Ballistic Armored Vest - Without Armor Plates French Militaria AC-I30 Spectre gunship participation in

AC-I30 Spectre gunship participation in Operation JUST CAUSE is best summarized by the Commander of the 7th Ranger Regiment in the following quote: "The devastating fire delivered by the AC-130s prior to the airborne assaults at Rio Hato and Torrijos/Tocumen aided the ground forces in quickly overcoming resistance at both objectives

Fred Singer

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Original U.S. Unissued Vietnam War Helicopter Air Crew Ballistic Armored Vest - Without Armor Plates French Militaria AC-I30 Spectre gunship participation inOriginal Item: Only One Available. Made from two components officially named BODY ARMOR AIRCREWMAN FRONT and BODY ARMOR AIRCREWMAN BACK, this vest dates from the Vietnam War (1968 Contract) and was used by helicopter gun ships and and airmobile recon units during the war. These would normally have armor plates fitted into the pockets of the vest, however this example looks to never have been issued for combat use, so the plates were never fitted. It