Bronco Blog
VAL-4 Black Ponies Operating the OV-10A Bronco
Val4usn provides footage of the US Navy's VAL-4 "Black Ponies" operating the OV-10A 'Bronco' throughout the Mekong Delta of South Vietnam 1969 - 1972 Video by val4usn
Capt. Bill Paulson
From a recent conversation with Capt. Paulson, he recalls "the 19 shot pods were all Willy Pete (white phosphorus) for marking and the seven shot pods were HE (high explosive) to keep their heads down. The M60s in the gun sponsons added much to the noisy mix." Keep...
Airshow Posters
Thanks Will Campbell for the amazing photos of the Bronco displayed at Reno Airshow 2019. We've proudly displayed these specs posters at our following airshows. Check 'em out if you missed us at the show.
OV-10 Featured in VintageFilmArsenal
Below is a home video featuring the OV-10 Bronco. Home movies filmed by an Ordnance Specialist serving in Chu Lai & Danang in 1967-68 (VMFA-542) and in 1970-71 (VMO-2), plus footage from the early 1960s with the US Army 3rd Inf. Div. in Germany. Video by...
Black Pony OV10A Bronco Aircraft
Two VAL4 'Black Pony' OV10A Bronco Aircraft Launching from Binh Thuy Air Force Base in South Vietnam. Video by val4usn
OV-10: Rear Cargo Bay
The OV-10 is many things. One thing that is not mentioned much is its rear cargo bay. The cargo bay has many uses, including providing additional carrying space for munitions and fuel . When not in combat, the Bronco would be used as a liasion, airdrop, or medevac...
OV-10A, “The BRONCO”
AVhistorybuff talks about the first aircraft designed for close combat battlefield support operations, the OV-10A code name "The BRONCO".Checkout the video for more information. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j88gapwmpoU&feature=youtu.be OV-10A,"The Bronco" by...
OV-10 In Perspective
AVhistorrybuff gives us an overview on some of the capabilities of the OV-10 Bronco. Checkout the video for more information. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfC3ChIjCcQ&feature=youtu.be OV-10 In Perspective by AVhistorybuff
North American Rockwell OV-10 Bronco, Dittingen 2013
Take flight with the Rockwell OV-10 Bronco featured on an airshow by Dittingen Flugtage, filmed by Yannick Barthe Films. Checkout the video for more information. North American Rockwell OV-10 Bronco, Dittingen 2013 (Clip version) from Yannick Barthe Films on...
Giving History a Hand with Vintage Aircraft Restoration
by Denice Rackley Reprinted from https://www.kcet.org/blue-sky-metropolis/giving-history-a-hand-with-vintage-aircraft-restoration Desire and purpose have fueled the aircraft industry since the first planes took flight. Nowhere is that more evident than in Southern...
Popular on FlightAware
We're particularly proud to be among the Popular Photos category in this edition of FlightAware's newsletter. Thanks for the great photo there, Habujet!https://flightaware.com/…/2…/staffpicksweek/sort/date/page/1 FlightAware's Popular Photo
Historic Vietnam Aircraft Takes Flight as part of World’s Largest Private Restoration Project
Entrepreneur Mike Manclark celebrates first of seven restored Broncos as their original Vietnam pilots watch on in wonder. CHINO, CALIFORNIA, USA, July 18, 2019 -- The Chino skies were filled with a little piece of American history today as the first of seven, OV-10...
OV-10 Pilots Visit Chino Restoration
When you restore a classic turboprop warbird, you never know who will show up. Here's a couple team players with intimate knowledge of their former aircraft, and a passion sustained for fifty years. This week we're honored once again with VAL-4 pilot Lyn Henish,...
Mark Your Calendars: We’re coming to Oshkosh Air Show
It’s not every day you see an OV-10 Bronco. And it’s even rarer when you see it at its very first event since being restored. So, if you’re in Wisconsin from July 22-28th, come out to the Oshkosh Air Show and see “Holy Terror”, the first of seven OV-10s being fully...
The Case for Restoration – Why Spending on TLC Makes Sense
Owning a new aircraft has never been more accessible. But no matter how many new models come out every year, there will always be demand for historic aircraft of the past. Although many aircraft restorers will tell you it’s a labor of love, there’s also a great...
From Dream to Reality: First of Seven OV-10 Broncos Gets Ready to Take Flight
It’s been a heck of a journey, but the first of seven OV-10s that were rescued from an old Texas warehouse less than a year ago is now preparing to take flight after decades collecting dust. Fully restored to meticulous detail from what was once barely more than a...
Vietnam’s Fiercest Pilots “The Black Ponies” Celebrate 50th Anniversary as their Entire OV-10 Squadron Nears Restoration
Mike Manclark restoring historical OV-10s to honor the group that killed more enemy & saved more lives with close-air support than all naval squadrons combined CHINO, CALIFORNIA, USA, April 12, 2019 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Chino, CA – Some of the...
Vietnam’s Fiercest Pilots “The Black Ponies” Celebrate 50th Anniversary as their Entire OV-10 Squadron Nears Restoration
Wing and Fuselage Ready for Assembly
Now that we've got everything clean and neat, repaired and painted, we're ready to put some things together.
Painting OV-10 Flight Controls
Flight controls are getting a fresh coat of paint. These all get painted and balanced before re-installing on the aircraft.
Fresh Paint on 493
Grey is BEAUTIFUL - don't ever let 'em tell you otherwise. Look at that baby refuse to shine!
493 at Paint Shop
An exciting day as Airframe 474 gets lifted into position for painting at Newport Harbor Shipyard. Everyone loves a nice shiny coat of paint on the project - but this one's going in matte style. Details to follow.
New Logo
OV-10's new logo is off the drawing board and headed for the new website design.
Those Old OV-10 Broncos Sent To Fight ISIS Were Laser Rocket-Slinging Manhunters
In 2016, Tyler Rogoway of thedrive.com published an article that mentioned using old OV-10 Broconcos to fight Isis. Here is an excerpt of the article The news that the Pentagon was sending a pair of refurbished and highly-upgraded Vietnam-era OV-10 Broncos to Iraq to...