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I read that 48 AS LRF is closing and its aircraft are going to the 62AS in AETC I see that 41AS and 61AS are the AMC squadrons. Is there another AETC Squadron. The 50th Maybe? I saw also that the AFRC 337AS is now an associate squadron and owns no aircraft and the ANG 154TRS is doing H model training. Thanks Bob
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From today's AFA Daily Report, 23 Feb 2017 Flight Tablets Approved Throughout AMC Air Mobility Command has approved the use of tablet computers in place of paper flight manuals at all AMC wings, according to a press release. AMC began the electronic flight bag initiative in 2010 as a cost-saving measure, and they estimate that replacing 120 pounds of paper with a tablet saves almost $3.8 million per year across the command. The savings come in reduced fuel consumption and paper printing and distribution costs. AMC has also taken security precautions with the new system. “Working with the Defense Information Systems Agency’s secur…
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Lockheed Martin rolls out first LM-100J Super Hercules commercial freighter February 9, 2017 (by Stephanie Stinn) - Lockheed Martin today officially introduced the world to the latest member of the C-130J Super Hercules family: the LM-100J commercial freighter. Members of staff from Lockheed Martin pose in front of first LM-100J Commercial Freighter which rolled out of the Marietta plant on February 9, 2017. [Lockheed photo] Employees who designed and built the aircraft celebrated this new Super Hercules with a traditional "rollout" ce…
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In my search for photos, I came across a two websites with quite a few Herk photos, all years and models: http://www.aviationphotocompany.com/p392037361/h63E4281B#h7d05bbda -- 405 photos here http://www.fencecheck.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=179&t=23191&sid=74b7c29f4207468695dad8f413fdc926 And this website with a ton of information involving all things C-130s: http://www.uswarplanes.net/c130.html
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Anyone have any info on this incident?
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New SEA questions; Somewhere I had the name of the loadmaster on 62-1853 that was shot down at Soc Trang 12 Aug 72. He was the only crew member who survived. Does anyone remember his name? Most of the crew were from the 776 TAS. On 28 Apr 1975 during the Saigon evacuation 72-1297 was destroyed on the ramp at TSN. 72-1297 was a MAC aircraft from Little Rock, but I have seen it in 2 places that it was a 776 AS squadron aircraft. 776 was at Clark at the time so I was wondering if the crew were from 776 or if the 776 thing was a mistake. Thanks Bob
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The last of 4 HC-130N's left Elmendorf for 39RQS at Patrick in anticipation of getting new HC-130J's 90-2103,92-2104,93-2105,93-2106 Bob I have not heard when the H's are leaving for C-17's?
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I am spending too much time today on Google Earth. I was looking at El Alto Airport in La Paz Bolivia. I saw at their AF museum that they have added a C-130A. Pic attached. It is white and the only A's that were white were TAM-69 CP-2184 3228 and Tam-66 CP-2187 3144. 3144 was in pretty bad shape, so I'm guessing the one in the Museum is 3228. Anyone know for sure? Any pics? Bob
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Heard from Glenn Secrest, 21AS/21TAS is having a Reunion at Travis. March 30 to April1. POC Barb Brewer 707-424-0212 bob
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Saw an article posted in the Montgomery Advertiser saying Niagara's Hercs going to replace the ones at Montgomery. The 908ths going to Boneyard. Isn't the 908th currently flying H2s? Niagara used to fly early model H3s but I'm not sure what they have now. http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/story/news/local/dispatch/2017/01/12/first-8-new-aircraft-land-908th-airlift-wing-tonight/96486452/
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The C-130 Hercules is the longest continuously produced military plane in the world.
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Anyone been to BA recently? For a long time Argentina had stored 4 B's and 2 H's at the South end of the ramp at El Palomar airport. Mostly derelict, sort of like the old Cockroach Corner at Miami. Just recently they disappeared. Looks like they may have been scrapped. Does anyone know, what happened and were all 6 scrapped? Thanks Bob
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Hi All, Back in 2014 Brazil 2470 Lock 4441 suffered substantial damage landing in Antarctica. I heard they had plans to repair it and fly it out. Does anyone know if it was repaired? Thanks Bob
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Happy New Year to Everyone! I have been working on a listing with URL addresses and pictures of Herks preserved in Museums or on bases. I have about 75 so far. I could use some help on a few. USAF 64-0541 was destined for AK Museum, was turned down and stored at Anchorage for a long time. Now AF Museum says it belongs to Elmendorf. Anyone know where it is? There appears to be a Herk preserved at Konya AB in Turkey, anyone no what tail number or have a pic? Indonesia C-130B T-1301 is preserved at Bandung, does anyone have a pic? Canadian C-130E 130328 is in CFB Greenwood Museum, anyone have a pic of it restored and on display? Tunisia C-130B T…
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Just wondering if anyone here knows of captain Fred Crippen. Last time I saw him was working for transafrick RP Angola on Hercules C130 D2EHD. Regards to all, Stephen
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Mysterious plane circling Manhattan sparks concern and intrigue
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Mysterious plane circling Manhattan sparks concern and intrigue
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Mysterious plane circling Manhattan sparks concern and intrigue
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MAFFS needed in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge http://c.brightcove.com/services/mobile/streaming/index/master.m3u8?videoId=5070893308001&pubId=77374810001
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H model emergency brake pressure 3800psi, normal brakes 3600psi during finals on approach. Cannot replicate fault on the ground. All other hydraulic pressures remain within limits.
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This link was posted on here last year. We didn't call them Angel flights but almost always coming back out of Hue to Danang we were the first leg home for our Hero's. I didn't realize what an Honor it was to be a part of this. Have a great Veterans Day. This morning I will perform "Angel Flight" for a Veterans group at our local Community College.
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Canadian E Models The last of the Canadian E models has been parked so I thought I’d try a recap. Canada had 24 E’s. 3 Preserved: 307 at Ottawa, 313 at Trenton, 328 at Greenwood 5 Write Offs: 309-1967, 312-1980, 318-1989, 321-1993, 322-1991 11 Scrapped: 306, 310, 311, 314, 316, 317, 319, 320, 324, 325, 326, 2 Stored at Abbotsford: 308, 327 1 Stored at Trenton: 323 1 Ground Trainer at Trenton: 315 1 Unknown 305 reported at Winnipeg ??? Any updates or corrections appreciated Bob BTW Canada had 4 B’s: 3 went to Columbia 301, 302, 303. 1 was a Write Off: 304 1966
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I've seen pictures of the first 2 ex USCG HC-130H's converted and flying for the USFS. 1721 now wears 118 and 1708 now wears 116. The FAA has some N Numbers reserved for the USFS including N118Z and N116Z, but they are not registered with the FAA yet and show no N numbers. My question is why are they not registered and why do they not have N numbers? anyone know? Thanks Bob
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