C-130 Community Announcements & Promotions
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901st/302nd Reunion on Saturday, September 24, 2022 in Colorado Springs at the Elks Lodge on North Neveda. All the information is on Facebook under 901st/302nd Reunion. I realize a lot of people do not use or like Facebook. Unfortunately, this is the only place for any information, and they are wanting a head count for those wanting to attend by the end of July (this month)! Point of contact is Bob Boyum. Hope to see you there!
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Ssgt John Wallace I stationed at Sewart AFB assigned to the 61 squadron from March 1966 thru Nov 7 1969. I was cc on 64531 for over 2 years I also crewed 64529 for a while and another one but don’t remember the tail #. I took 64531 on two 90 day TDYs to Mildenhall England and from there all over Europe, parts of N Africa and Middle East. My final 8 months I was engine run certified and was on call 24 hrs a day 7 a week. I was assigned to the 61 squadron but also ran engines for the 62 squadron. That was when the AF offered everyone a 6 month early out. Most of the skilled airmen got out. Due family reasons I stayed in. Mistake mistake mistake!!! My other job besides being…
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Retired Lockheed flight engineer Jerry Edwards passed away on May 2, 2019. He flew on many hundreds of C-130 production test flights as well as the first C-5A, C-5B, & C-130J flights. His skill at finding squawks on test flights contributed to delivery of trouble-free aircraft.
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Gomer Pyle (loadmaster) passed away earlier this month in Niceville, FL. He was 78 years old. I knew him from our days in the 463rd TCW in the mid-1960's at Clark AB. I flew with him again from the late 1990's to mid-2003 on the DC-10 at Gemini Air Cargo. RIP. my good friend. Don R.
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My friend J.D. passed away in Cabot, Arkansas September 8th. It came as a great shock. He will be missed. R.I.P.
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https://www.brooksfuneralhomeandcrematory.com/notices/MGySgtEttore-DiCandiaIIRet?fbclid=IwAR24KtUOUg0b-a8po--UivtAXBdH5xJa2TVkN2CaDXzCzJwhExpVPzMXXH8 Top Dicandia was a mentor and an inspiration for us in Marine aviation for many years, RIP Top.
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I just received and email from the family of Big John Kolvich. He passed away recently from heart relate problems. Big John was a C-130 Loadmaster at Pope AFB, CCK, and Clark. Vietnam veteran who was there for the Easter Offensive of 72 and the AnLoc Airdrops. Big John was born in Illinois and recently passed away in Oklahoma. John was in 776TAS at CCK from about 1970-1973. I served with him at Pope in 69 and CCK 70-73. Rest In Peace, Big John Kolvitz.
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C130 parts for sale in AR, NS condition. In most cases AR parts can be tagged SV or OH. Email with part number qty and condition and we will check stock and quote. If interested please contact [email protected]
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C-130H in teardown all parts available send RFQ's to [email protected]
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A US-based aircrew headhunter company is seeking current & qualified C-130J pilots, loadmasters, and B1/B2 Engineers for a two-year overseas assignment in the UAE. The assignment compensation and benefits terms are currently being finalized with the UAE client, but the following information is available:C-130J Instructor Pilot (3 Positions) 1. Total flight Time: 2500 Hours2. Total PIC Time: 1500 Hours3. Minimum IP Time: 1000 Hours4. Minimum Experience in Type: 500 Hours5. Minimum Night Hours in Type: 300 Hours6. Maximum Age at Start: 55 Years OldC-130J Loadmaster (3 Positions) 1. Minimum Experience in Type: 5 Years Military/Tactical Operations2. Instructor/Examiner E…
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No one seems to have mentioned it yet but Ralph Krach, who was once active on the old C-130 forum, passed away back in July. Here is his obituary. http://www.riemannfamily.com/obituaries/Ralph-Krach/ My first encounter with Ralph was in the fall of 1965 and TDY to Mactan and flying the new Bangkok Shuttle. Early one evening around sundown we went into Taklhi, Thailand with a load of hazardous cargo and were parked on the hazardous cargo ramp. The aerial port ramp tramp told me there was going to be a delay for our outbound load because of a high priority mission. A few minutes later, an unmarked C-130A pulled in and parked beside us next to an Air Force flatbed loaded wi…
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If anyone is interested, I've written several new books and revised my C-130 book (added pictures) and troop carrier history (ditto.) They're all available on Amazon. If anyone wants autographed copies, I am now set up for Pay Pal. Check www.sammcgowan.com/books.html for details on how to order. I have written a sequel to The Cave which is set at Clark in 1969-71. The title is MORTAR MAGNETS.
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I posted this in the historical section last night but it probably should have gone here. The officers and board members of the Troop Carrier/Tactical Airlift Association proposed and designed a memorial to the troop carrier/tactical airlift mission at our 2014 meeting in Tucson. The funds were raised (some $37,000) and the memorial has been placed at the USAF Museum. The attached special newsletter includes photographs and information about the upcoming dedication at the 2018 TC/TAA reunion in Dayton this October. USAF veteran and historian Dr. Alan Gropman will be speaking on the Battle of Kham Duc.. Memorial Special.pdf
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Tonight if the first time I've been on here in a long time. I wanted to mention the passing of my good buddy Roy Michael "Stony" Burk back in early December. Stoney died is injuries from a motorcycle accident in late November. I first met him when he was with 5th Aerial Port in France and caught a ride with me from Pope when my crew was going on rotation. We literally met each other at the door to our new squadron at Robins AFB, GA a few years later and became fast friends. After a year on C-141s at Robins, we got orders to Clark and went over on the same plane after driving across the country together and both went to F Troop. I went to C-5s at Charleston and Stoney went…
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Members, I received word this morning that Bob Daley passed away on 25 December. DALEY, Robert A. Jr. Lt. Colonel-USAF Retired Of Dallas Texas, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2017. Beloved husband of Mercedes (Chen). Son of the late Robert A. and Catherine A. (Hayward) Daley. Brother of M. Christine Schumacher and her husband Kurt of Greenville, South Carolina; Richard J. Daley and his wife Karen Lisa of East Freetown, Massachusetts; and the late Catherine M. Daley of West Roxbury. Uncle of Elizabeth Barahona of Dallas, Texas and Great Uncle of Franco R. Lopez of Dallas, Texas. Bob grew up in West Roxbury and was an Eagle Scout from St. There…
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Minneapolis. One full-time, one part-time. Lockheed, C-130 ATS http://search.lockheedmartinjobs.com/ListJobs/ByState/MN/Country-US/ Check it out. I know that the recent experience requirement has been waived in the past...
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Lynden Air Cargo is currently accepting applications for Pilot and Flight Engineer positions. If you love flying the Herc all over the world, give it a try! Looking at a late April, early May class start date. https://lyndenaircargo-lynden.icims.com/jobs/1666/flight-engineer/job?hub=7 https://lyndenaircargo-lynden.icims.com/jobs/1667/first-officer/job?hub=7
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Warrent Officer, South African Air Force,Henk van Rooyen with 12000 hours on C130 (Herc's) and a career spanning 43 years active duty has finally come to an end. Henk from all the squadron members, Goodbye and good luck. (Picture taken from facebook group)
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My VFW posts web site www.vfw9678.org now has link to c-130hercules.net How cool is that? LOL
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DynCorp International is HIRING Aircraft Mechanics for C-130/ C-27/ E2/C2 (P-3 experience accepted as equivalency for E2/C2) at NAS PAX River located in Southern MD *Relocations considered ----------------- REQUIRED: 4 YEARS EXPERIENCE THE ABILITY TO OBTAIN/MAINTAIN A SECRET CLEARANCE (US Citizen) ----------------- STRONGLY PREFERRED: PRIOR MILITARY EXPERIENCE ACTIVE OR PAST SECRET CLEARANCE ------------------ If you meet minimum requirements and are interested in more information on these positions at NAS PAX, please email your resume to [email protected] and let's get you started in your new career! …
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Hey guys Got a list of positions open with SAEI (Saudi Aerospace Engineering Industries). If anyone is interested send your Cv and certificates to my email: [email protected] I don't have salaries, they can be discussed during interview # Slot No. Job title 1 w-1 PMEL SPECIALIST 2 w-2 PMEL SPECIALIST 3 W-29 JET ENGINE & PROPELLER SUPERVISOR 4 w-31 QUALITY CONTROL SUPERVISOR 5 w-33 Flight LINE Maintenance Supervisor 6 …
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Perfman, please check your messages. Don R.
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CAE USA Inc is looking for 2 - 4 C-130 Maintenance Instructors for an assignment in the Middle East. This opportunity is based on a contract win. Compensation package includes hardship and danger pay. For more information/to submit your resume, email [email protected] or myself at [email protected]
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Don Lehtola passed on 1 Sept in Pearl MS. Don was an IP/FE at Langley when I first met him in 1969. Before that he had been an enlisted mechanic at Otis AFB and a C-130AC at CCK. He left Langley and was the AF Adviser to the MS ANG. He retired at Jackson and went to work for First Miss Corp as their chief pilot. I used to see him in Dallas often. Great pilot and great friend. Bob
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