Metalbasher Posted October 12, 2010 Share Posted October 12, 2010 MC-130 Navigator Reaches 5,000 Flight Hours: Lt. Col. Robert Starnes, a navigator with the 15th Special Operations Squadron at Hurlburt Field, Fla., has eclipsed 5,000 total flight hours in the MC-130H Combat Talon II, establishing a new record for the aircraft type. "I set this goal 10 years ago and it finally came to fruition with the help of men and women of the 15th SOS," said Starnes after his record-setting flight on Sept. 27. He added, "I feel a sense of accomplishment." Starnes' most poignant memory is flying aid to victims in Thailand and Indonesia, following the devastating tsunami in 2004. "Helping people in disasters will always be a memory I cherish," he reflected. After 23 years of flying, Starnes is due to retire in December. (Hurlburt report by SSgt. Sarah Martinez.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herkman Posted October 26, 2010 Share Posted October 26, 2010 He has a long way to go yet. We had a C130E Loadmaster down here who over 15 years ago, had 16100 hours in his book Regards Col Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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