MHeflin Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 The boot necks used to have several KC-130T-30s (Stretch) that operated out of Newburgh, NY and I believe Fort Worth (Carswell), TX. I did the initial extraction/deployment of the UAV for the Killer Herk program (UAV is extracted, flies down range, identifies target, the Herk launches a Hellfire, target destroyed, high fives, RTB for beers) out of one of the birds from Newburgh back in 09. Great crew. Those birds were never podded for AR and were just used to haul ass, trash and conduct airdrop.It's my understanding that they were transferred over to the Navy and been re-designated as C-130T-30s. Does anyone know their current location and disposition? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FredG Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 Ya Mark, I saw at least one at Pt Mugu with VR-55... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobdaley Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 MarkAs of last summer VR-55 at Point Mugu had 2 KC-130T-30's 164597 and 164598, 2 KC-130T's 163591 and 164106 and a C-130T 165378.At that time they were still calling them KC's.Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHeflin Posted October 21, 2015 Author Share Posted October 21, 2015 Fred, Bob; Many thanks for the input/update. The bird we used was primo low-time and in excellent condition as it was not getting beaten up passing gas all day, every day. Not doubt the sister ship is in similar condition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobdaley Posted October 21, 2015 Share Posted October 21, 2015 597 was the NY bird, 598 was at Carswell before Point MuguBob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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