Hurlburt Field Florida 4th SOS
Hurlburt Field Florida 4th SOS Art
Step into the proud lineage of the 4th Special Operations Squadron (4th SOS), a cornerstone of AFSOC’s gunship legacy. Operating out of Hurlburt Field, Florida, the 4th SOS flies the formidable AC-130J “Ghostrider”, delivering unrivaled close air support, air interdiction, and armed reconnaissance to special operations forces across the globe. With deep combat roots dating back to the AC-47 “Spooky” of the Vietnam era, the squadron embodies decades of innovation, lethality, and precision strike capability. Whether operating in austere environments or integrated into complex joint missions, the 4th remains a trusted and lethal force multiplier. This tribute celebrates the courage, heritage, and enduring excellence of the 4th SOS.
Massive 40×60 canvas wraps and framed canvas wraps available upon request!
Hurlburt Field Florida 4th SOS vintage style military aviation travel poster art by Squadron Posters!
The Douglas AC-47 (“Puff, the Magic Dragon”) was the first in a series of fixed-wing gunships developed by the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. It was designed to provide more firepower than light and medium ground-attack aircraft in certain situations when ground forces called for close air support.
The AC-47 was a United States Air Force C-47 (the military version of the DC-3) that had been modified by mounting three 7.62 mm General Electric miniguns to fire through two rear window openings and the side cargo door, all on the left (pilot’s) side of the aircraft, to provide close air support for ground troops. Other armament configurations could also be found on similar C-47-based aircraft around the world. The guns were actuated by a control on the pilot’s yoke. The guns to be active for firing would be selected by an aerial gunner on a control panel on the right side of the cargo bay. Normally, two aerial gunners would be part of a normal crew. They would load the guns, clear malfunctions, and do inflight repair as well as select which gun(s) were online for the pilot to fire. It could orbit the target for hours, providing suppressing fire over an elliptical area about 52 yd in diameter, placing a round every 2.4 yd during a three-second burst. The aircraft also carried MK-24 Mod 3 parachute flares it could drop to illuminate the battleground. Check out this stunning Hurlburt Field Florida 4th SOS Art by Squadron Posters!
Squadron Posters offers the world’s largest collection of Squadron Specific Art! Check out our stunning vintage style military aviation themed travel posters, honoring All Branches of Service. Our artwork not only represents aircraft, armored cavalry, or ships, it represents adventure and travel. This means we create posters featuring the Space Needle, New Orleans, the Golden Gate Bridge, Mt Rushmore and the National Mall. Of course, McChord AFB isn’t in Seattle but if you’re stationed there your adventure surely involves the Space Needle! (See our Facebook page HERE)
This is what makes Squadron Posters different–it’s about remembering where you’ve lived and what you’ve seen with a vintage themed travel poster. – Collect your travels and tell your story!
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