The Cessna O-2 Skymaster flew some of the most dangerous missions of the Vietnam War. As a Forward Air Control aircraft, the O-2 marked enemy positions with smoke rockets, directed strike aircraft, and coordinated search-and-rescue efforts, often flying low and slow over hostile terrain. Art Elser describes one mission in the A Shau Valley, where a round tore through the side of the aircraft and into the cockpit. The pilot in the left seat was wearing the squadron’s only ceramic helmet. It absor

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Usually parked in Hangar 79, this Cessna O-2A Skymaster is out in front of the Ford Island Operations Building this weekend only ✈️ Flown during the Vietnam War for observation and forward air control, this aircraft is part of the legacy of Col. Robert “Bob” Szul, a decorated combat veteran and longtime Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum volunteer 🇺🇸 Plan your visit this weekend! 🎟️ Book tickets — link in bio | Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum

✌️ See the Cessna O-2 Skymaster fast and low at #WarbirdsOverScone March 28-29! With its unmistakable twin-prop twin-tail silhouette, “Oscar Deuce” is a unique and rare #warbird with a storied history of Forward Air Control and Psy Ops during the Vietnam War. Today it still turns heads with an unreal display packed with full-throttle low passes like these! 🎟️ TIX ON SALE NOW | Buy online before Dec 26 to go in the draw to WIN a flight in a P-51 Mustang! 👉 Link in bio for more info. #AvGeek #Ai