The Don Englebreston Collection

USAF OV-10 Bronco Forward Air Control Aircraft on Unpaved Airstrip, Vietnam Theater

USAF OV-10 Bronco Forward Air Control Aircraft on Unpaved Airstrip, Vietnam Theater

A USAF OV-10 Bronco lifts off from a dirt airstrip in Vietnam. Flown by Forward Air Controllers, the Bronco's job was to locate enemy positions, mark targets with smoke rockets, and direct strike aircraft onto target — a critical role in supporting ground reconnaissance teams operating along the Laotian border during operations such as Operation Tailwind. Project: 219430