The OV-10 Bronco, which was fundamentally Beckett and Rice’s garage project, albeit with larger specs and more systems, earned the contract. The OV-10 Bronco would serve admirably for three decades.

The two OV-10 Broncos and two AH-1S Cobras during the decommissioning ceremony at the Major Daniel Atienza Air Base in Cavite City on Dec. 28, 2024.