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I think we should thank Casey for all the work he done to fixe this web site:cheer: :cheer:
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http://www.boeing.com/news/frontiers/archive/2007/june/i_ids04.pdf PDF from Boeing explains the project in detail. On page 60 of the April, 2008 edition of Popular Science magazine an article lays out the basic details of the project that Boeing is working on at Kirtland AFB. A 40,000 pound (COIL) chemical oxygen-iodine laser is being mounted in the cargo compartment of a C-130. The project is still in the experimental stages. When it is operational the laser packing C-130 will, no doubt, be the world\'s deadliest gunship. It is expected the laser gunship will be able to fire a computer guided, stabilized laser beam 17 inches in diameter from an altitude of 10,000 feet…
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External Tanks on C-130J
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Most photos I have seen of the J-model are without external tanks, but I have seen at least one J-model photo with externals (may have been a Brit). Is there a standard configuration, or is it by customer request?
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Hi Someone sent me this picture of an A model with what looks to be radio maybe antennas on it. Anyone know the story? Bob [img size=795]http://herkybirds.com/images/fbfiles/images/3094B.jpg
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62-1788,1793,1823, 63-7834,7867, 7896 and 62-1843 to OK ANG as GIA. Leaving USAF 46 E's: LRF 27 AFSOC 3 San Juan 6 MC130E 10 Bob
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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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Just started reading the book and I am amazed how TAC seemed to have no regard for its people in those early days of the 50' and 60's. People and machines were moved around without any regard it seems to the well being of the folks. Coming from a pretty stable SAC in 1966 I found that PACAF and later TAc itself still seemed to have no regard for the airmen even until I retired in 75. Being assigned to troop carrier in the 50's and 60's had to be hell.
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Being out of the loop for so long, it is hard to keep up on the USAF changes. There have been lots of changes in the Herk community lately. Associate units at Cheyenne, Elmendorf and Pete have closed and their UE reduced to 8. 327 AS at LRF has closed or almost closed and the last I heard, they went from 17 to 2 Herks. The Guard and Reserve have been shuffling Herks to put similar model Herks in the same units. The older H2's have started to retire to the Boneyard. They are threatening to close the 95 AS and 2 AS at Pope again, and I just read a proposal to try to bring C-17's to Pitt to replace the Herks. From what I have been able to f…
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I read recently about the last Herks leaving AK ANG and also the Herks are leaving the 328 AS at Niagara. The 4 HC-130 from 211 RQS went to Patrick 60-2103,2104,93-2105, 2106 1 H from the 144AS went to 181AS at Carswell 89-1185 4H's from 328AS went to 357AS at Maxwell 89-1187,1188, 91-9141, 9142 Heard that the last 4 Niagara H's are going to 357 too, 91-9143, 9144,92-3021, 3022. Supposedly all Maxwell H's are going to the Boneyard. I have not heard anything about the remaining 144AS H's. Can anyone give us an update? 82-0057,0059,0060, 0061, 89-1182,1183,1184? bob
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I have had this picture for awhile now from the 130th AW out of West Virginia. I think this screams hernia. Or could be our next stimulas package.
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I heard that 68-10935 was flown back from Ramstein to Martinsburg WV to be used as a trainer? to be preserved? Maybe RZ can find out for us. This was the last flying 68 model. They were delivered the year I started flying Herks. I never flew a Herk that young. Bob
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I have come across some pictures of the AC-130H/U upside down. Appears to be a twisted engineers idea of a good time. Any ideas why this is?
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Hey folks I'm back online, been busy living the fred flintstone lifestyle for the last couple of months but finally have electricity, the well is pumping and now phone and internet - life is good. I probably wont be spending too much time on the internet for the next couple of weeks as trying to get as much done as I can before the snow flies but loving every minute of it My email is going to be on my server, you can get me at [email protected] too bad I am going to have to live with DSL, I am sure going to miss that cable internet. Dan
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A few more I can't identify The first was 4012 maybe? Turkish AF The second was Indonesian AF in a civilian Registration. The last was reported as Baltimore ANG maybe? 3 and 4 did not post, I'll try them again
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Just curious how many of these ladies are still left out there in the AD/AFRES/ANG.
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Last weekend an LC-130H was noted at Westover ARB with eightbladed engines, like a C-130J. Never seen this before, so the question is, who knows more about this mod? Is the aircraft stil designated LC-130H or something different? thnx Dennis Peteri
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1966-10-2 USAF 776 TCS C-130E 62-1840, c/n [cn]3803[/cn], shot down 1970-10-2 USAF 776 TAS C-130E 64-0536, c/n [cn]4025[/cn], crash. While I understand the pain associated with the loss of an aircraft and FRIENDS I do realize there are lessons to be learned from most aircraft losses. I use a number of mishap reports (details) in my FE training classes and wonder if there is a way to link the post "Today in C-130 History" to the reports? Maybe a members only area or a link to the data base that is public. Also any good news post out there? Thanks Guys/ Gals and be safe out there!!!
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How do you J model loadmasters with E/H time like the new system as compared to the old -4 Dual Rail system? What are some good/bad points on the J system? How do you J crew chiefs like the new system? Bill
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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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Thanks to all who have helped me with my project in tracking down the history and disposition of the C-130 'A' models that were once assigned to the 118th/105th in Nashville! Anyone interested in receiving a copy in Microsoft Word format can sent me your email address via private message and I'll be happy to send a copy to you. I've be able to find a lot of photos and I need some help identifying the units (and putting a timeline) with regard to the tail identifiers on some of the birds. I need assistance with the following. YP (55-0004) HCA (55-0045) MT (55-0047) AG (55-0047, 55-0468, 55-0547) VG (55-0468) SG (56-471, 56-0504, 56-0517) …
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http://www.airforcetimes.com/news/2009/10/airforce_sudan_102809w/
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For airnav
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Kurt, Could you send me your email address again? I found that article on SR111 that crashed off the coast of Newfoundland. Don R.
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This was in the base paper here Friday looks like a great idea. [ATTACH]314[/ATTACH]
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FYI As of today, 6/27/09, S9-BAT (4234) has 97,866:36 hours on it. It's with Transafrik flying in Afghanistan in the colors of National Air Cargo. Don R.
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