Gunsmoke (aerial gunnery competition)

An A-10 is inspected at Gunsmoke '87

Gunsmoke (officially known as the Air Force Worldwide Gunnery Competition) was a air-to-surface gunnery meet for conventional weapons, hosted by the United States Air Force. It was held biennially from 1949[1][2] to 1995, excepting a few years. It was succeeded by Hawgsmoke. The competition was held in odd-numbered years, alternating with the William Tell competition in even-numbered years.

References

  1. ^ "Records, Trophies, and Competitions" (PDF). Air Force Association. Retrieved 8 September 2014.
  2. ^ "The New Gunsmoke" (PDF). Air Force Association. January 1996. Retrieved 8 September 2014.


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