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The C-47 Skytrain developed from the Douglas DC-3â„ which was designed for commercial passenger service in the early 1930's

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Postage Stamp - A-10 Peanut Diecast Collectible 886 The C-47 Skytrain developed fromDuring the late 1960s, the United States Air Force ordered a new close air support aircraft. The A 10 is a cantilever low wing all metal monoplane. The enclosed cockpit is well forward of the wings and the bullet proof windshield protected the pilot with a titanium bath tub structure. The A 10 was designed for short term response against enemy armored vehicles. The main feature of the plane is a nose mounted 30 mm GAU 8 A Avenger Gatling type cannon.