Skyraider: The legend is reborn as new aircraft takes on US special forces role
The Skyraider II is designed to provide air-to-ground support for special forces operators in hotspots across the globe.
Alex Candlin is a Social Media Producer at BFBS Forces News. He has worked across digital news, social platforms and video production since joining the company in 2022, covering defence, military life and global affairs for an international audience. Alongside his journalism career, he serves as a Skill at Arms instructor in the British Army Reserves and works as an actor.
The Skyraider II is designed to provide air-to-ground support for special forces operators in hotspots across the globe.
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