The 169th was equipped with light observation U-3A/B Blue Canoe and O-2A Skymaster aircraft, its mission being to perform visual reconnaissance, as the FAC flew light aircraft slowly over the rough terrain at low altitude to maintain constant aerial surveillance over a combat area.
The 169th was equipped with light observation U-3A/B Blue Canoe. The 169th was equipped with light observation U-O-2A Skymaster aircraft being to perform visual reconnaissance. The FAC flew light aircraft slowly over the rough terrain at low altitude. This was to maintain constant aerial surveillance over a combat area.2A Skymaster aircraft was its mission.