bobdaley Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 Last count there were about 43 E models still flying in the USAF. A few questions: Anyone know what the future is for the PRANG? I did not see them on the C-27 lists. Why are there 2 E model squadrons at Little Rock in AMC 53 and 61 when AMC has only about 18 E's? Just slots for lt col's? What does AFSOC do with the 3 slick E's at Hurlburt? 62-1857 and 63-7815 and 16. Haul trash? If it is a secret don't answer. Last count AETC 16, AMC 18, AFSOC 3, PRANG 6 Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EClark Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 I talked to Col. Lopez who just came to Robins from Puerto Rico he told me the E's are head to the boneyard He was suprised to fine out I crewed 64-0510 back in 1967-68 he said he had flew the plane just a short while ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
154load Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 Bob, last I heard the PRANG is still going away. I understand they bought a little more life after the Haiti earthquake though. The 53rd and 61st do fly E models although they are in the process of getting some of the Dyess H1s. I would say there are 3 or 4 there now. AFSOC uses the E models as bounce birds I think. They go shoot some pro work or do Nav legs in them. I could be wrong on that one though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1685FCC Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 Bob, last I heard the PRANG is still going away. I understand they bought a little more life after the Haiti earthquake though. The 53rd and 61st do fly E models although they are in the process of getting some of the Dyess H1s. I would say there are 3 or 4 there now. AFSOC uses the E models as bounce birds I think. They go shoot some pro work or do Nav legs in them. I could be wrong on that one though. Two H1's here at LR: 74-1664 and 74-1677 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plaprad Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 Two H1's here at LR: 74-1664 and 74-1677 Got any pics? I was with the 317th and worked those two quite a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skip Davenport Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 Bob When I was at HRT we used them for pilot pro's, Nav trainers and pilot Inst/proficieny checkrides. There was the ocasional airlift and trash haul mission also. Back then that was the main justification in getting them as they are cheaper to operate than a Gunship or Talon for those missions. Skip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobdaley Posted November 17, 2010 Author Share Posted November 17, 2010 Thanks all, I forgot to add the 10 MC-130E's in AFRC. Who is operating the H1's at LRF? Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinner Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 The 53rd is supposed to be the "owners" of the H1s, and the 61st will keep the E models. At this time, the 53rd and the 61st are the only ones at LRF that are qualified in the H1s, the 50th will qualify later. The grand scheme was the 53rd to be H1, 61st to be E (until they convert to J), and the 50th to stay H3. But, I'm sure that will change in the near future... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lkuest Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 At this time, the 53rd and the 61st are the only ones at LRF that are qualified in the H1s, the 50th will qualify later. Are you talking about flight crews here? For maintenance, I didn't know there was a qualification distinction between H1,H2, and H3's. At least for engine runs, I thought they were all the same. I do understand the differences though, as I have worked on all 3 airframes. MACAWS and CAP are only minor adjustments that the H3 brings as far as engine run differences. Right now, the 62nd is in the process of recieving H2's as the E's slowly disappear. I don't know if the timetable is sensitive information or not, but needless to say, the E model's life at Little Rock is soon to come to an end. As the need for Non-AMP training starts to dwindle, the H2's will go back to where they came from, and the Guard will completely take over all the H-model training. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinner Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 Yep, for flight crews. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
154load Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 There are also two H2s on the ramp here for the new Reserve squadron that is supposed to be standing up. I think they are being operated by the 62nd for now. One is from Youngstown and the other is a Pope tail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lkuest Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 Just got a third from Maxwell. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polcat Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 Yup, H2s are for the 62nd. I heard the 61st was getting the H1s from Dyess. Know a guy over there that flew 1664 during the Little Rock airshow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spinner Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 The 53rd is getting the H1s, they're already on our books. We just let the 61st borrow them every now and then... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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