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VMO-1, based at MCAS New River, North Carolina, used the tail code ER. VMO-1 did not operate in Vietnam.
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Group:
ASH020 Description: Ashby Shoop - Yuma
Sorry these are so dark but I think they were taken near sunset.
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ID: 170
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GROUP: ASH020 - 01
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| PIC 1
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(No Description)
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W=569
H=300
16KB
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pix/usmc/usmc_ov10a_vmo1_shoop_yuma1.jpg
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| PIC 2
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None
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| PIC 3
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None
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| A/C 1
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OV-10A
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Unknown
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| A/C 2
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N/A
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| A/C 3
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N/A
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| A/C 4
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N/A
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| DATE
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Late 1974
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LOCATION
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MCAS Yuma, AZ
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| SENT BY
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Ashby Shoop
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PHOTO BY
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FF9970
Ashby Shoop
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| WEB URL
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N/A
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POSTED
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March 13, 2000
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This picture and the next were also taken by Ashby Shoop:
"Sorry these are so dark but I think they were taken near sunset. This is a VMO-1 bird on a det at MCAS Yuma in late 1974. We (in VMO-6) were flying so early and late that we were logging night time in the morning and later the evening of the same day. We were there to support an AV-8 (Harrier) squadron (the first one, I think) out of MCAS Beaufort, SC but we also flew support for the local VMAT A-4 squadron and a detachment from an A-7 RAG at NAS Lemoore. I flew nearly 80 hours in the month of December 1974 while out at Yuma."
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ID: 171
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GROUP: ASH020 - 02
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| PIC 1
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(No Description)
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W=587
H=393
21KB
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pix/usmc/usmc_ov10a_vmo1_shoop_yuma_arm1.jpg
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| PIC 2
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None
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| PIC 3
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None
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| A/C 1
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OV-10A
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Unknown
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| A/C 2
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N/A
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| A/C 3
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N/A
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| A/C 4
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N/A
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| DATE
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Late 1974
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LOCATION
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MCAS Yuma, AZ
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| SENT BY
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Ashby Shoop
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PHOTO BY
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FF9970
Ashby Shoop
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| WEB URL
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N/A
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POSTED
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March 13, 2000
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Says Ashby: "This bird's set up for a night mission with flares, two 7 shot pods, sponson guns and the drop tank. I don't know why, but VMO-1 didn't like to drop the drop tanks for tactical missions. VMO-6 often did take the tanks off for ordnance work."
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ID: 169
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GROUP: ASH020 - 03
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| PIC 1
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(No Description)
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W=739
H=519
32KB
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usmc_ov10a_vmo1_155465_shoop_yuma1.jpg
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| PIC 2
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None
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| PIC 3
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None
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| A/C 1
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OV-10A
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BuNo 155465
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| A/C 2
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N/A
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| A/C 3
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N/A
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| A/C 4
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N/A
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| DATE
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Late 1974
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LOCATION
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MCAS Yuma, AZ
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| SENT BY
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Ashby Shoop
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PHOTO BY
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FF9970
Ashby Shoop
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| WEB URL
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N/A
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POSTED
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March 13, 2000
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Tail shot of 155465 assigned to VMO-1 at MCAS Yuma late 1974.
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BRO020 Description: Brophy ground pics
Mark Brophy VMO-1 pics, 1975 (on ground)
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ID: 163
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GROUP: BRO020 - 01
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Mark L. Brophy, LtCol USMC (Ret.), was an AO in VMO-1 from Aug. 75 to Aug. 78. He was one of two AO's who took part in the OT-II of the OV-10D at Pax River around Feb. 78. This is a VMO-1 A-model, with the centerline tank painted to commemorate the Bicentennial anniversary of the United States.
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ID: 164
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GROUP: BRO020 - 02
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Three VMO-1 Broncos in the hangar, courtesy Mark Brophy.
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ID: 168
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GROUP: BRO020 - 03
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VMO-1 OV-10As on the ramp, courtesy Mark Brophy.
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BRO030 Description: Brophy aerial pics
Mark Brophy VMO-1 pics, 1975 (in air)
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ID: 165
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GROUP: BRO030 - 04
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Here's the backseater's view out the left front side in an OV-10A. The pilot is Brian McMullen. What you cannot see are the other OV-10s - 16 of them!!! They were proving to the CG, 2d MAW that they had 17 OV-10s in C-1 shape. It could have been just 16 total. Anyway, whether it was 16 or 17, Brian and Mark were LAST!! What a task to join on the other A/C - Mark says that it was an unforgettable Saturday morning! Photo by Mark Brophy.
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ID: 166
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GROUP: BRO030 - 05
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VMO-1 Broncos in formation. Mark Brophy photo.
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ID: 167
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GROUP: BRO030 - 06
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VMO-1 Broncos in formation. Mark Brophy photo.
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HOS020 Description: Hoskin Airshow - PA
These photos were taken by Brad Hoskin at the Pittsburgh, PA airshow in 1989.
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ID: 143
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GROUP: HOS020 - 01
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These photos were taken by Brad Hoskin at the Pittsburgh, PA airshow in 1989.
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ID: 144
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GROUP: HOS020 - 02
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These photos were taken by Brad Hoskin at the Pittsburgh, PA airshow in 1989.
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ID: 148
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GROUP: HOS020 - 03
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This is the front cockpit of an OV-10D, photographed at the Pittsburgh airshow in 1989 by Brad Hoskin, as seen from either side. Note the throttle quadrant visible in the picture taken from the left side, and the optical gunsight.
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ID: 145
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GROUP: HOS020 - 04
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These photos were taken by Brad Hoskin at the Pittsburgh, PA airshow in 1989.
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ID: 146
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GROUP: HOS020 - 05
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This is the front and rear cockpit of an OV-10A, seen from the right side. Note the seat belt wrapped around the control stick in the front seat - a common way to lock the controls from unwanted movement. Also notice the air vents in the corners of the upper canopy panels. The "Remove Before Flight" ribbons remind the crew to remove the safing pins to arm the ejection seats before takeoff. These photos were taken by Brad Hoskin at the Pittsburgh, PA airshow in 1989.
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ID: 147
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GROUP: HOS020 - 06
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This is the front cockpit of an OV-10D, photographed at the Pittsburgh airshow in 1989 by Brad Hoskin
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ID: 149
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GROUP: HOS020 - 07
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This is the rear cockpit of an OV-10D, photographed at the Pittsburgh airshow in 1989 by Brad Hoskin
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ID: 150
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GROUP: HOS020 - 08
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This is a view of the rear cockpit of an OV-10D at the Pittsburgh airshow 1989, by Brad Hoskin. Visible in the upper left of the instrument panel is the display for the FLIR.
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ID: 151
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GROUP: HOS020 - 09
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This is the cockpit area of the OV-10D, showing the angle at which the right side hatches (the ones normally used for entry and exit) are hinged. Photo taken by Brad Hoskin at the Pittsburgh airshow, 1989.
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ID: 152
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GROUP: HOS020 - 10
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| PIC 1
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(No Description)
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W=457
H=237
61KB
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Pix/USMC/usmc_ov10d_nose_hoskin_10.jpg
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| PIC 2
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None
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| PIC 3
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None
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| A/C 1
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OV-10D
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Unknown
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| A/C 2
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N/A
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| A/C 3
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N/A
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| A/C 4
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N/A
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| DATE
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1989
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LOCATION
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Pittsburgh, PA airshow
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| SENT BY
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Brad Hoskin
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PHOTO BY
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FF9970
Brad Hoskin
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| WEB URL
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N/A
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POSTED
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March 1998
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This is an OV-10D, photographed at the Pittsburgh airshow in 1989 by Brad Hoskin
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ID: 153
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GROUP: HOS020 - 11
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These shots of the nose of an OV-10D shows the pitot tube and FLIR turret (covered up, as is normal while the aircraft is on the ground in order to protect the coatings on the turret's windows.) Notice also that this aircraft does not have any Radar Warning Receiver antennae (the black circles visible on many other aircraft on either side of the nose.) Picture taken by Brad Hoskin at the Pittsburgh airshow, 1989.
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ID: 154
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GROUP: HOS020 - 12
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This is an OV-10D, photographed at the Pittsburgh airshow in 1989 by Brad Hoskin.
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ID: 155
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GROUP: HOS020 - 13
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This is an OV-10D, photographed at the Pittsburgh airshow in 1989 by Brad Hoskin.
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ID: 156
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GROUP: HOS020 - 14
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This is an OV-10D, photographed at the Pittsburgh airshow in 1989 by Brad Hoskin.
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ID: 157
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GROUP: HOS020 - 15
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This is an OV-10D, photographed at the Pittsburgh airshow in 1989 by Brad Hoskin.
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ID: 158
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GROUP: HOS020 - 16
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This is the tail and rear boom of USMC OV-10D number 155492 of VMO-1. Notice the red formation light on the tail boom next to the chaff/flare dispenser. When not in use, a flat plate could be attached over the dispenser to reduce drag. Given the obvious lack of flush riveting over much of the airframe, one wonders how much that could have helped! Also notice that the cargo door is open. Photos taken at the Pittsburgh airshow in 1989 by Brad Hoskin.
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ID: 159
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GROUP: HOS020 - 17
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| PIC 1
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(No Description)
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W=485
H=217
72KB
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Pix/USMC/usmc_ov10a_155435_hoskin_05.jpg
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| PIC 2
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None
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| PIC 3
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None
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| A/C 1
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OV-10A
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BuNo 155435
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| A/C 2
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N/A
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| A/C 3
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N/A
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| A/C 4
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N/A
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| DATE
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1989
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LOCATION
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Pittsburgh, PA airshow
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| SENT BY
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Brad Hoskin
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PHOTO BY
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FF9970
Brad Hoskin
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| WEB URL
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N/A
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POSTED
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March 1998
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This is an OV-10A of VMO-1, number 155435, seen at the Pittsburgh airshow in 1989 by Brad Hoskin. Again, this aircraft has the older single-tone color scheme.
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ID: 160
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GROUP: HOS020 - 18
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| PIC 1
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(No Description)
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W=602
H=221
98KB
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Pix/USMC/usmc_ov10d_headon_hoskin_20.jpg
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| PIC 2
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None
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| PIC 3
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None
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| A/C 1
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OV-10D
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Unknown
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| A/C 2
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N/A
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| A/C 3
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N/A
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| A/C 4
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N/A
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| DATE
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1989
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LOCATION
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Pittsburgh, PA airshow
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| SENT BY
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Brad Hoskin
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PHOTO BY
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FF9970
Brad Hoskin
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| WEB URL
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N/A
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POSTED
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March 1998
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This is a head-on shot of an OV-10D. Note that the left side windows were rarely opened as far as the right side ones, although they could be opened fully and could be used to enter or exit the aircraft. Photo taken in 1989 at the Pittsburgh airshow by Brad Hoskin.
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ID: 161
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GROUP: HOS020 - 19
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This is a direct rear view of an OV-10A with the rear cargo door opened. Photo taken in 1989 at the Pittsburgh airshow by Brad Hoskin.
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ID: 162
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GROUP: HOS020 - 20
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An OV-10A front cockpit. Photo taken in 1989 at the Pittsburgh airshow by Brad Hoskin.
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| PIC 1
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(No Description)
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W=486
H=194
61KB
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Pix/USMC/usmc_ov10d_flightline_burin_155446-3.jpg
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| PIC 2
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None
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| PIC 3
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None
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| A/C 1
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OV-10D
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BuNo 155446
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| A/C 2
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OV-10D
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Unknown
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| A/C 3
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Unknown
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Unknown
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| A/C 4
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N/A
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| DATE
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May 20, 1993
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LOCATION
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Camp Pendleton, CA
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| SENT BY
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Chuck Burin
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PHOTO BY
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FF9970
Chuck Burin
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| WEB URL
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N/A
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POSTED
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April 1998
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Here is OV-10D 155446 of VMO-1 on the flight line at Camp Pendleton, California on May 20, 1993 during the deactivation of VMO-2. This aircraft was also with the Naval Air Test Center (photo available on our Navy page.)
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Ashby tells us about arming the airplanes: "This picture is of a VMO-1 det at NAS Fallon, NV in summer 1974. I'm betting that we're in the arming area getting hooked up because both crew members in the picture have their hands up. The SOP is when the arming crew is doing the final checkout and connecting the armament wiring to the stores, both crew members show their hands to a ground controller who's standing in front of the A/C with his hands up as well. He directs both the A/C crew and the armament crew working on the plane. I think this is the same series of photograhs where I took a picture of the ground controller. This was in the afternoon in the high desert in the middle of summer. The controller is wearing socks and sunglasses and nothing else (oh yah, earmuffs and boondockers.) If any of you want I'll dig that picture up and sent it along. We were at Fallon supporting a deployment of VMA-211 in A-4Ms from MCAS Beaufort, SC. There were also Navy A-6s and A-7Es from their respective RAGS and a Navy reserve A-4C squadron from NAS Alameda. The flight line was being resurfaced and only a small portion was open so we were parked very close together. This was the time when I rolled about 11,000 feet (!!!) before getting airborne on a hot afternoon with an empty centerline tank and two seven shot rocket pods. So much for the OV-10's short takeoff!!"
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