6 USMC KC-130Rs to Japan

[Guest]

I ran across the post below on AMARG's Facebook page. Anyone know which aircraft they a getting?

The Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force departed AMARG today after finishing five months of flight training to familiarize themselves on former U.S. Marine KC-130Rs. The Navy is transferring six of their stored aircraft to Japan to assist in modernizing their current fleet of aircraft. “Thank you for helping us accomplish our mission,†LCDR R. Anraku said as he presented his squadron plaque to Col Romero, the AMARG Commander. “We deeply appreciate the U.S. Air Force for allowing us to train here, it was a very exciting experience.†A P-3 pilot before transitioning to the C-130, LCDR Anraku added that “the weather here is good for flying and the crew could train day and night, except during the monsoons.†- Oct. 29, 2014

--Casey

[bobdaley]

So far I've identified

160013 4615 Japan 61-9053

160015 4629 Japan 61-0951

160016 4635 Japan 61-0952

160017 4677 Japan 61-0954

160018 4683

160020 4696

Bob

I ran across the post below on AMARG's Facebook page. Anyone know which aircraft they a getting?

The Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force departed AMARG today after finishing five months of flight training to familiarize themselves on former U.S. Marine KC-130Rs. The Navy is transferring six of their stored aircraft to Japan to assist in modernizing their current fleet of aircraft. “Thank you for helping us accomplish our mission,†LCDR R. Anraku said as he presented his squadron plaque to Col Romero, the AMARG Commander. “We deeply appreciate the U.S. Air Force for allowing us to train here, it was a very exciting experience.†A P-3 pilot before transitioning to the C-130, LCDR Anraku added that “the weather here is good for flying and the crew could train day and night, except during the monsoons.†- Oct. 29, 2014

--Casey

[hlg6016]

Good to see those old girls will be in good hands.