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Just read the Robins article. Years ago we used to take herks to Fairchild at St Pete, Hayes later PEMCO at BHM and Aero Corp at Lake City for IRAN later PDM. All those facilities are closed and the only places I have heard lately for PDM are Robins and Hill and places overseas. Does anyone else do Herk PDMs in the US anymore? Bob
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Airman dies following training mission Kyle Daly, [email protected] 11:55 p.m. ChST December 14, 2015 (Photo: US Air Force 374th Airlift Wing) A Japan-based U.S. airman died Sunday at Andersen Air Force Base, following a training mission, according to the military. The airman “was found unresponsive during post flight inspections,” an Air Force press release states. The cause of death is under investigation. The service member was from the 374th Airlift Wing based at Yokota Air Base in Japan. Yokota airmen were on island to take part in the a…
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Had 2 reports yesterday that a new Herk was test flying out of Marietta. One said for India, the other said for Saudi. Lockheed 5780 Anyone know who it is for? Thanks Bob
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I posted this under general info but wanted to get it in front of more folks I recently found a folder that contained my flight logs from most of my flights as a loadmaster. I have figured out a few of the mission symbols but a couple I don't know. 01A is combat mission T3 is training but can some one tell me what A1, A5, A4, 03, and T2 are?? Using my travel vouchers and these flight records I have almost reconstructed my missions as a loadmaster...
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I just now got around to reading about the "J" model that was declared a total loss (even though they flew it home) and something troubles me about that write up. There was mention of pilot confusion due to being struck by loose equipment. Back in the stone age when I was a wee airman working post dock at Pope there was a test pilot and his crew that preformed a test flight after the aircraft was pulled from the dock; I forget what dock inspection it was (hours of flight, etc.), but it was an extensive visit to the dock. Anyway, that AC wouldn't move the aircraft 'till every piece of moveable equipment was secure, including the navigators paper and pencil. Makes me wonder…
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Here is a walk around of AC-130A 54-1623 Ghost Rider at the Marietta museum of Aviation. Much thanks to the guys who brought a rusting hulk back to display status. Bill http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZRZrVfAefA
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Awhile back there were a few articles about the last active duty MC-130P's. Three of the P's never showed up at AMARG. anyone know where they went? 65-0991,69-5828, 69-5832. Thanks Bob
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Hello, I am a contractor working for a C-130 Program Office and someone out on base asked if I could order 20 copy's of the 30th edition (or the most recent) of the Lars Olausson Lockheed Hercules Production List. It appears that book is no longer in production. I was wondering if some one out there would be willing to part with a copy for a short while, so that I may get copy's made for the guys on base. Or if you are willing to sell a copy, I can probably work something out. Thank You
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Hopefuly this will work. I saw some of these some years back. Don https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=c-130+hercules&FORM=VIRE4#view=detail&mid=BC9E55F63B1FBDCB93BCBC9E55F63B1FBDCB93BC
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Nevada Air Guard upgrades C-130 fleet November 30, 2015 (by TSgt. Emerson Marcus) - For the second time in its history the 152nd Airlift Wing has upgraded its entire fleet of C-130 Hercules aircraft just as the U.S. Air Force seeks total fleet modernization in the face of nearing federal upgrade deadlines. “It is a significant upgrade and it should help increase mission capability with more reliable equipment,” said Col. Karl Stark, commander of the 152nd. By early 2016, the 152nd — known as the “High Rollers” of the Nevada Air National Guard — will have acquired each of its six C-130 H3 models and two H2.5 models. These models…
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http://www.wtoc.com/clip/11924892/165th-airlift-wing-receives-new-aircraft Saw this on line. Savannah getting H-3's. First one from Peterson 94-7321 What are they going to do with Savannah's H's? Is the AD AF shutting down all its C-130Assoiciate units? At one time there were associate units at Keesler Cheyenne, Peterson and Elmendorf, that I know of. Also I heard if the Associate unit at Pete closed, AFRC would keep the extra herks for their MAFFS mission. Guess not? Bob
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I just got this e mail about a herk being made into a simulator at Cheyenne. Anyone know which one? Thanks Bob On the ramp at Cheyenne is a C-130 fuselage which is to be used to create a C-130 simulator at Cheyenne:- http://kgab.com/wyoming-air-guard-building-c-130-flight-simulator/ The a/c is apparently ex Tennessee ANG and arrived by road on or around 19.8.13:- https://www.facebook.com/153aw/photos/a.191136877574749.65881.164438740244563/616416808380085/?type=1&theater Which one?
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Well some lackey general has laid the deaths of the civilians killed at the doctors w/o borders hospital directly on the crew of the AC-130 gunship. They have been suspended from their duties. Where were all the ROE lawyers when the crew was cleared to fire? This does not bode well for future gunship crews as they may be reluctant to pull the trigger to help out the friendlies. Just my thoughts. A sad day for them. Bill
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I have added a few new patches to the Gallery. "Dutch"
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AMARG update today. 2 ex Patrick H's made it to AMARG 64-14855 and 69-5824 MT ANG sent 74-1690 already sent 73-1597 Pitt AFRC sent 78-0807,0808, 0810 already sent 0809 Savannah ANG sent 80-0320 and 325 Reno already sent 79-0474 82-0058 which was at Elmendorf awhile ago, showed up last month Bob
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I received the message below via the Contact US e-mail account. Do any of you remember Ben Sager? Please help if you can. Casey Hi! My name is Becky Sager and I'm desperately searching for folks who served with my husband in the Air Force during Vietnam. He is ill and has undergone many surgeries and is trying to get compensation from the VA, but they say his records don't show his actual service while he was in Vietnam. The VFW and other organizations suggested we search for people who served with him. He was in the Air Force and was in the 21 TAS, Naha AB, Okinawa (PACAF) during July 1, 1967 thru May 3, 1968 and was assigned to the ground crew on Aircraft (C…
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Some good news. After years of rumors that 57-0520 (ex-Tanker 88, ex-N138FF) c/n 3227 was to be scrapped, I'm pleased to report that after more than a year of hard work and flight prep, it's just about in shape for a ferry flight from Coolidge, AZ (P08) to its home at Williams-Gateway Airport (KIWA) for painting and installation of avionics and the A/A32H-4A Cargo Handling System (Dual Rails), etc. It now has the FAA registration N119TG. For the past 20 years or more, it's been the property of International Air Response (IAR) and has been pretty much derelict. With increasing work available in oil spill dispersal spraying, IAR made the decision to make another aircraft …
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Aircraft Data Legend or Technical Data block Anyone know where aircraft ID, s/n, manufactures information plate was located on the various C-130 models? What was detailed? I searched the WEB and can’t find an example or picture of one. Eventually in the early 90’s T.O 1-1-4 states that it was a Technical Data Block and could be either on the fuselage side or near the ground-refueling receptacle. Where is / was it on an A thru J?
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Where is this tail flash from? Picture was taken today at the Keahole-Kona International Airport by my daughter. https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xtf1/v/t1.0-9/12239732_1022995971065897_544793240558109986_n.jpg?oh=bca128dae3fa75e31f61515a897ed981&oe=56F12BAD&dl=1
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For consolidation purposes, I have copied the post in this thread to the "First AC-130J Prototype Declared Loss" news article/forum post here: http://www.c-130hercules.net/forums/topic/8166-c-130-news-first-ac-130j-prototype-declared-loss/#comment-34836 --Casey
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AF declares first AC-130J a total loss after tumbling 5000 feet inverted during flight tests. $115.6 million loss. Sad. Bill (Note_ Metalbasher and I posted this at the same time. He has the full report on another thread. http://www.c-130hercules.net/forums/topic/8166-c-130-news-first-ac-130j-prototype-declared-loss/#comment-34836)
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The NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE US AIR FORCE has added COCKPIT 360 IMAGES for LOCKHEED C-130E HERCULES Pilot Station Copilot Station Flight Deck Overview Forward Cargo Area Aft Cargo Area http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/Visit/VirtualTour/Cockpit360.aspx http://www.nmusafvirtualtour.com/media/090/C-130E%20Flight%20Deck%20Overview.html
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http://www.reuters.com/article/2015/10/16/lockheed-transport-idUSL1N12G02H20151016 Wonder where they are headed? If half go to USAF and half are split between USCG and USMC- Are the Yokota airplanes included? If Yokota takes 20, then 3 ANG/AFRC units would get Js. With all the airplane shuffles lately, would that mean Mansfield, CT and MT? Although I think MT is getting Savannah's H2s.
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Lol, long time lurker, but this popped up on the feed on FB. Had to share https://teespring.com/c130-christmas?pr=mil10
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