C-130 Historical
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I just got in the crash report on this C130 (attached), and need some help from your membership. It lists a "Misson Number". Would this be a routine sequential number used for the flights (or) would there be further documentation filed somewhere that gives the purpose of WHY they were going to SVN.
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Hello: I am a new member, I would like to know if there are any old timers that may have served in the 29th TCS from late 65 to mid 67, also people who may have served at Lajes fied in the late 60's early 70's. I was a crew chief at both locations and am intrested in knowing what has become of some of the old timers. Thank you
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His job was piloting as well as deputy for operations of the flight crews. Udorn ABCCC - 7/70 - 7/71 http://mofak.com/ABCCC_Flying_in_Vietnam_War.htm
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May we once again take a moment to remember those that gave it all at Desert One 33 years ago. My we never forget those we lost and all those who participated. I thank you all and will never forget those "Who Had The Guts To Try".. Thank You Frank Carberry Honorary Member, 8th SOS.
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More than 40 years ago the Air Force created Rapid Area Maintenance (RAMS) teams to do depot level maintenance and modifications in the field. After it became too dangerous for civilain contractor teams in Vietnam the Air Force restructured the teams with blue suiters and created the Combat Logistics Support Squadrons (CLSS). In December 1967 the Air Force activated the 2955th CLSS to support Robins ALC. The 2955th were known for projects like PACER JOIN, recovery of the C-141 from Iwakuni, Japan and its noteworty accomplishments in DESERT STORM. In 1992 the Air Force renamed the 2955th to the 653rd CLSS and continued supporting the warfigter. If you look at the 653rd …
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Good evening, This is my first post, so I will introduce myself. I am the grandson of Maj. Jerry Vance. I have been in the Air Force for about three years now and loving every minute of it. As some of you know my grandfather was on the crew of 62-1853 when it went down. I have been researching thoroughly, I have read every bit of information on this site and many others pertaining to that tail, and SEA ops. I have also contacted the base historian where I am stationed to see what he can dig up. I am looking for more info on what his day to day operations were like around 1970-72, and if anyone knows, or could even tell me what kind of mission they were flying on Aug…
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http://aviationtrivia.blogspot.com/2010/04/it-was-tough-going-if-you-were-assigned.html Just got this link from a friend.... Muff
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help pls. Does anyone remember if the PACAF Herc's on Clark AFB had any "to letter" large white base designators ? I'm having oe of those shiny prinys done by "Casey" and I'd like the markings to be like the 776 TAS flew in 1972- end of unit. I have my favorite tail number, but what Large Letter markings were there, if any ? Thnx
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I can't remember exactly what the justification was for the weird arrangement at Naha, with the airplanes and maintenance personnel assigned to the 51st Fighter Interceptor Wing and the aircrews and operations personnel assigned to the 6315th Operations Group. It had something to do with AFM 66-1, and was related to the 51st FIW being the host unit on the base at Naha. As far as I know, the 6315th was on the only C-130 troop carrier group. All of the TAC C-130 bases had full wings, complete with Headquarters, OMS and FMS. It may have had to do with when the 21st TCS transferred to Naha in 1958 and equipped with C-130s. Friends of mine I knew at Pope after I got there in 1…
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Commander's call at CCK http://vietnamairlift.com/airmedal.html "Normal short field landing criteria are different from combat essential landing criteria. If your mission was high priority (combat essential), thinner safety margins were acceptable." http://vietnamairlift.com/katum.html
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History being made by the 737th EAS - AKA the 40th Airlift Squadron, my squadron!! http://www.386aew.afcent.af.mil/news/story.asp?storyID=123183809 Mark
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High Tide sent me a pic of my old airplane at Naha that he is also using it as his avatar! The only pics I have of it are close-up's of a bullet hole and the tail number! The pics of it in the gallery are earlier ones take when it was in tough shape! I have asked Bob to put it in the gallery for me cause it looks like the way I am used to! Also, I don't know how to submit a pic to the gallery! This pic was taken in Korea in 1968 while it was with the 35th TAS! My Crew Chief was Sgt. Willard, the assistant CC was Dan Lafferty, and Smitty (can't remember his whole name),and I were 3rd. and 4th. wipers!!! Wayne, thanks for the pic--it brings back good (mostly!) memories.…
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Just a quick note. It's the 31st anniversary of Eagle Claw and wanted to take the remember all the folks involved. "We will never forget the guys with the guys to try!!!"
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This bird was at my first base (Youngstown Air Reserve Base) when I joined the squadron in 1987. Anyone have the history on this bird?
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54-1637 on its way to Fort Benning: http://www.wlox.com/Global/story.asp?S=12102253 Regards, Andy Marden
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Anybody know when the Block 30s were introduced? Anybody know what Block number airplanes the 41st had in Saudi for Desert Storm? Thanks! Dave
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Hello again, I am a Model Builder and a Historian, I would like to Write an article about the evolution of the C-130J Program beginning with the Lockheed C-130SS Stretch STOL proposal from 1977, the Hercules on water Proposal C-130 STOL Seaplane, The Credible Sport XSC or YMC-130 program and the HTTB, High Technology Test bed, NC-130X, program. Can anyone supply me with any photos or documents that contain information about the above mentioned programs? If you cannot supply this information would you be so kind as to provide the names and or places I should write to or obtain such? I have already done a through literature search on the above programs and found…
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Today will be the last reunion of the remaining members of Doolittle's B-25 Raiders. There are only four left, and only three can now travel. so they have decided this is their last. Those of you who have been to the USAF Museum at Wright-Pat may remember the goblets and bottle of 1896 Cognac. They will open it today, even though it was supposed to be a "Last Man Standing" thing. So another American aviation story comes to a close. Four out of eighty......... Thank you all........... Giz
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Interesting read: https://www.stripes.com/news/that-looks-like-a-bad-day-vietnam-veteran-chronicles-c-130-crew-s-courage-over-an-loc-1.535926
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Hi Folks! Our C54 is stageing out of Wheeling WV airport for the AUG airshows in the Midwest. Doing Yipsilani Mich,Omaha NEB & Witchita KAN.Our C54 Flying Museum is all about the History & Legacy of the Berlin Airlift & has many displays & memorabilia & showcases inside HER fuselage & the muriels on the ceiling,of the C54 landing at Templehof airport. A very unique & special Classic Proptransport Keeping History ALIVE of the BIG LIFT! Also we are making good progress in getting our Boeing C97G ready for HER return to the skies once again! #3 engine has to be installed yet & then we can test run all 4 P&W 4360s once again! All our spares…
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Back when I was at Yokota, jan 90 to jan 93,we had 63-7803. (which was sold to Tunisia a couple of years ago) It was nicknamed "ghostrider". And even had a pretty cool mural painted on the NAVs table.The story I heard bout that bird was; on a mission in Vietnam,the acft landed after a mission,taxied to the end of the runway,shut down the engs and just sat there.When some folks went to investigate,they opened the crew door to find the whole crew still in their seats, dead. Does anyone know this story or more importantly, what really happened?
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Found these photos of the 21TAS history board in the squadron briefing room ca. 1975. As I recall, the aircraft silhouettes and squadron insignia were made of wood by Bito's in Angeles City. The central photo showing the squadron history in photos was compiled from the squadron history book and current (at that time) photos from the squadron information officer's files. The map was drawn by the base graphics section. Hope these photos bring back some good memories for you other Beeliners out there. [ATTACH=CONFIG]2835[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]2836[/ATTACH]
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Hey folks. I don't remember if I have posted this before. If I did then I apologize, but new members might not have seen it and might enjoy the might of the Herk. Wil Long Takeoff at Tan Son Nhut On April 29, 1975, the fall of Saigon was imminent, and nearby Tan Son Nhut Air Base was under heavy fire. South Vietnamese Air Force officer Tinh Nguyen saw a single C-130A taxiing out. The cargo ramp was still open, with desperate people clambering on board. Nguyen joined them. At the end of the runway, the cargo door finally closed, and the pilot powered up. The overweight Hercules slowly ran down the 9,000-foot runway, finally staggering off the ground at the end of t…
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Happened to stumble upon this 1953 issue of Air Force Magazine in an old bookstore today. On the cover, it features an artist's concept of the "upcoming" C-130. Gotta love that nose.......lol
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I am looking for information about the first C-130 delivery to USAF at Ardmore AFB in 1955. I believe I have a resin model of the C-130A that was presented to TAC commander by Lockheed during the aircraft delivery ceremony. It is 100% dated to Ardmore AFB and sometime between 1955 and 1956. Can anyone help out?
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