Adopted by the 127th Communications Squadron

 

This USAF version of the civilian Cessna 337 was used in Vietnam as a Forward Air Control aircraft, directing fighter-bombers to ground targets by marking the target with white phosphorus rockets fired from under-wing pods. This particular aircraft was flown by the 172nd Tactical Air Support Squadron at Kellogg Field in Battle Creek from 1971 to 1981 and was transported to Selfridge onboard a C-130.

Wingspan: 38’ 2” Engine: IO-360 (2)

Length: 29’ 9” Power: 210 hp ea

Height: 9’ 4” Speed: 200 mph

Weight: 4,630# 1st Flight: 1961