By THOMAS GNAU | Dayton Daily News, Ohio | Published: April 6, 2021
DAYTON, Ohio (Tribune News Service) — The National Museum of the U.S. Air Force is gearing up to turn its spotlight to a different plane each month in a new way.
The idea is to give visitors an up-close look at special aircraft in the museum's collection from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on select days. It begins April 17, when visitors will be able to walk through the AC-130A Spectre, the museum said recently.
The Spectre is a C-130 converted to a gunship used for night attacks against ground targets. Visitors will have a chance to learn about this aircraft from six retired U.S. Air Force veterans: Col. Frank Alfter, Lt. Col. Larry Flinn, Col. Tom Gardner, Col. Carl Peirolo, Col. Bob Pinizzotto and Master Sgt. Shane Sprague.