The AC-130 was first converted from a cargo heavyweight to a powerhouse of a gunship by North American Rockwell in 1987. Its origins took a toll in terms of its agility, one of the major ...

Under her leadership, the wing operated over 78 aircraft, including the AC-130J Ghostrider, CV-22 Osprey, MC-130J Shadow II, U-28A Draco and MQ-9 Reaper, supporting direct action, unconventional ...

While the AC-130 was away, an element of the convoy, led by Harriman, separated from the main group. When the AC-130 returned, its crew mistakenly identified Harriman's convoy as an enemy force.