| How was a C 47 gunship used......I know, I know, to SHOOT something...but what, and under what circumstances? |
Usually performed close air support for ground troops or used to take out enemy vehicles and whatever else needed to be destroyed. Basically, they would set-up a race track pattern over the target, dip the left wing in a pylon turn and pull the trigger. The AC-47 "Spooky" was the first gunship followed by the AC-119 and the AC-130. Here's an additional tidbit: The AC-130U is known as "Spooky" in honor of the AC-47, while all other 130 model gunships are known as "Spectre."
Though not an AC-47, this will give you an idea of how the plane looks when firing:
Note: Photo from the USAF website