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CANG C-130 MAFFS Video
Here’s a blend of two video B-Roll segments from the California Air National Guard showing the preparation of he 146th Airlift Wing’s C-130s for use as firefighters, and then actual fire duty from the cockpit in July 2020. Look closely and you will see the lead plane put out a stream of smoke where the C-130 is supposed to drop. And listen to the sounds of the drop from the cockpit. Video Credit: Fred Johnsen of AIRAILIMAGES
C-130 News: Cameroon Air Force C-130 Suffers Runway Excursion
Several persons have reportedly been injured after a plane accident in Maroua, Cameroon's Far North region. Sources say the military plane missed the tarmac of the airport, crashing into a nearby plain. It is suspected that heavy rains might have contributed to the incident. View original post: https://twitter.com/MimiMefoInfo/status/1289998178880638977?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1289998178880638977%7Ctwgr%5E&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Faviation-safe
C-130 News: Epic team effort leads to operational test of NPC and NPC Lite
By Lt. Col. Paul Hendrickson , Materiel Leader, Agile Combat Support Directorate, CBRN Defense Systems / Published June 05, 2020 JOINT BASE CHARLESTON (JBC), S.C. – One month since the successful flight demonstration of the Negatively Pressurized Conex (NPC) proof-of-concept, a team of experts from across the country continue to work tirelessly to finalize the design and ensure the safety and effectiveness of both the NPC and NPC Lite (NPCL) next phase builds. The first NPCL was deli
C-130 News: US military plane crashes into Iraqi base, no fatalities reported
A U.S. military plane crashed into an Iraqi military base north of the capital on Monday without causing fatalities, the U.S.-led coalition said. Separately, a rocket landed on the periphery of Baghdad airport, the Iraqi military said, without providing further details. There were no reported casualties or damage. The crash of the C-130 in Iraq’s Camp Taji injured four servicemen and was deemed an accident, spokesman for the U.S.-led coalition Myles Caggins told the Associated Press.
C-130 News: A New Era Takes Flight
A rainy June 2, 2020, was a historic day for the 39th Rescue Squadron as aircrew members flew the first fully operational HC-130J Combat King II training mission. This first operational flight marks an important milestone for the 39th RQS because the HC-130J replaced the HC-130 P/N as the only Air Force dedicated fixed-wing personnel recovery platform. The new aircraft came directly off the production line from Lockheed Martin and went straight to the flight line earlier just two mo
C-130 News: New Zealand military buys 5 Lockheed Hercules planes for $1B
New Zealand's military said Friday it will buy five Super Hercules transport planes from Lockheed Martin for $1 billion. The planes will replace the military's existing fleet of Hercules, all of which are more than 50 years old and have been involved in a series of embarrassing breakdowns over recent years. Defense Minister Ron Mark said the new planes will be used for operations in New Zealand, the South Pacific and Antarctica. “Generations of New Zealanders have grown up and gro
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Intermediate Control Rod
Hello there has been an issue regarding the material of intermediate Control Rod on Allison T56 A15 engine on C130 E models. Can someone guide me about the material from which these rods are made (is it non ferrous or stainless steel?) and what NDI Inspection is to be carried out on these rods (FPI or MPI)?
NESA
Thank you all for your replies! I will keep you updated if I have something new concerning this topic
NESA
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.lockheedmartin.com/content/dam/lockheed-martin/aero/documents/sustainment/csc/service-news/sn-mag-v11-v20/V19N3.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwiXkpqhkYDsAhWPqZ4KHZLBD7kQFjAAegQIEBAC&usg=AOvVaw2phgJef06Y2lZ2x121EmRP This is older and I wouldn't go operating an aircraft off of this but to be honest the windows havent really changed that much and this information should at least give you something "official" from lockheed to
NESA
The heat keeps the window flexible. From what I understood, you keep heat on unless it's arcing to keep the window flexible and not shatter I'll read around my pubs and manuals and see if anything addresses a crack and what to do
NESA
I would think if they are telling to turn it off to avoid cracking, then you would leave it off if it were cracked. Can always submit a TAR/-107 for clear guidance.
Yakota C-130s in the 60's
WE also kept one at Osan to monitor North Korea. I spent 4 years at Yokota with 6091st Recon Sqd and 556th Recon Sqd. Was crew chief on 59-1532 an later on 59=1535
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By Sonny · PostedUseful Military Warnings: "Aim towards the Enemy." - Instruction printed on U.S. Rocket Launcher "When the pin is pulled, Mr. Grenade is not our friend." - U.S. Army "Cluster bombing from B-52s is very, very accurate. The bombs are guaranteed to always hit the ground." - U.S.A.F. Ammo Troop "If the enemy is in range, so are you." - Infant -
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