1 definition by Larry Ludwig
COIN BIRD is anacronym for Counter Insurgence Aircraft such as the A-26, T-6, T-33 etc that was flown in SEA (South East Asia)in the 1960's thru 1970's. They were used to loiter over the battlefield and mark targets or provide intelligence on enemy movements or locations.
The WW II Medium bomber A-26 Invader saw continued service during the Viet Nam war as a COINBIRD working the Cambodian and Laotian borders.
by Larry Ludwig September 5, 2006