BWS

I can post a link (it's in Vietnamese) where it look like 56-519 is being moved to a museum.

Nice.

One for one aircraft swap?

So, I assume the NP2000 planes will go to other Guard units?

J models replacing J models, is this a first?

The RCS with floats will be much larger.

Those niche missions tend to be vital, SOF infils for example.  US can't always be available for others to plan a mission around.

Why not call it a Special Operations Wing then?  Why Power Projection, which( IMO ) sounds really stupid.

On 3/30/2023 at 7:51 AM, Tom C said:

Short answer is yes.

I was stationed at Lockbourne from ‘68 to ‘69 and as our “A” models were sent back for refurb and updates, they came back fitted with “CPI” mod. (Crash Position Indicator)

if you look at the pictures in the “picture gallery” under my name, Tom C, you’ll see pictures to confirm this.

I hope this is what your looking for.

tom

Possibly, the plane I am modelling was flying in Vietnam from June 67 to late 70.  I'll probably leave the beaver tail on as this reduces my workload.

On 3/29/2023 at 5:53 AM, Metalbasher said:

The radar you are referring to is a mod. 

I understand that, point being; they are getting un-modded aircraft which will limit the profiles they can fly.

I am converting a model from an E to A and am doing a little research.  Did the A-model 130's get the modified beaver tail?

Doesn't have the RADAR above the nose yet.

So VMGR 452 transferred it's planes to VMGR 153?

Youngstown has the spray mission?

Gonna be one heck of a mind-set change.

Does anyone know the dimensions of the Benson Tanks?

On 5/16/2020 at 2:35 PM, Curious George said:

Hi Guys,  My husband, George, was with the 54th. WRS in Guam during 1969-70 and flew TDY to Udorn, Thailand during that time as well.  I have been attempting a VA claim for him over the past months and that has taken me all over the Internet, searching for pertinent photos, stories and, of course, fellow-vets.  When I stumbled across this dedicated C130 website, I thought perhaps I had hit the mother-lode.  As it stands, I'm still stumbling in the dark but at least found this "post" page so it's a start.

If you find this post and were with the 54th.WRS, I'd love to hear from you.

Thank you,  Mrs. Curious

Shoot me an e-mail.

I might be able to help you with your VA Claim

[email protected]

http://caracalmodels.com/cd72062.html

Back pay to the date the claim was filed.

Good for you.

IIRC the WC-130E's had the same system as the WC-135's, so why not use those pods again?

Not sure "they" put foam on the runways now but that is a question for CFR... What inquiring minds want to know is WHAT would have to happen to put you in a time crunch to where you would not be able to get the gear down.

Any Fire fighter guys out there in C-130 hercules.net world know if the "tanks" or whatever they have in back restricts access to the landing gear linkage?

Here you go

in case you want to watch the video (well not "the video" but close enough)

News report says a small fire broke out after landing, so they probably foamed for that reason.

or they were bored:eek:

Great quality. Just need to finish the cave, then hang it.

Thanks.

Just ordered version 1.

Thanks

My husband Benjamin Sager was in the Air Force and flew with Operation Blind Bat during Vietnam (Based out of Naha) during 1966-1969 and I’m looking for information, please. He is ill and is fighting the VA as they say there is not “evidence of boots on the ground†although all his military records state so.

He was on extended TDY at Ubon RTAFB, Thailand as Crew Chief during 7 July 67 to 3 May 68. His aircraft number was 56-0523. George A. Ingram, TSgt, Crew Chief, Delbert L. Greve, MSgt Flight Chief and Richard S. Mickley, Capt, 21 TAS all signed his Additional Duties Sheet dated 3 May 1968.

He was also assigned to the Ground Crew as the aircraft mechanic (43131F) on Aircraft 56-549 and was on TDY in SEA during 7 July 66 to 6 Jul 67.

I would be grateful for any information anyone can provide. He’s a Type II Diabetic as well as has severe Degenerative Disc Disease and nerve compression in his head and has just undergone his 8th surgery since April 2007 and his 3rd head surgery since March of this year.

Thank you so much and many blessings,

Becky Sager, [email protected] If any of you blind bat vets know Ben and can help it will be appreciated. Pardon me I did'nt post his e-mail correctly. This is correct..

Oldthread (I know),

The Air Commando Association is another place she can go.

I'll send her an e-mail later today with that data.

Google shows Special Weather personnel might require jump training. Any other AFSC require it?

CCT/SOWT/PJ require it.

Those guys are probably TACP 18th ASOG @ Bragg or Weather Guys from 18th WS @ Bragg.

I would bet TACP though.