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The Philippine military yesterday signed a pact with the US Navy to buy two secondhand C-130 transport planes to boost its capability to fan out quickly for territorial defence and humanitarian operations. Washington has been helping develop the military capability of its former colony in the face of serious security challenges in the South China Sea, as China steps up its presence in disputed areas. China claims almost all of the sea, believed to be rich in mineral and oil-and-gas deposits. Brunei, Malaysia, Vietnam, Taiwan and the Philippines also have claims on the waters. The transport planes, to be delivered early next year, will take to five the number of mission-ready C-130s. View original article: http://miragec14.blogspot.com/2015/0...transport.html This article was originally published in forum thread: C-130 News: Philippines to buy two C-130 transport planes from US Navy started by Casey View original post Categories: C-130 News Archive View full article

1/9/2015 - RAF MILDENHALL, England -- The last MC-130H Combat Talon II departed Jan. 8, 2015, thus ending its tenure at the 7th Special Operations Squadron at RAF Mildenhall. The MC-130H, tail number 0195, is the last of its kind to leave the European theater. Its departure marks the final step of Special Operations Command Europe's transition from the Talon II to the CV-22 Osprey."This is a departure flight," said U.S. Air Force Col. Matthew Powell, Joint Special Operations Air Component - Europe vice commander. "It's a somber occasion. What you'll see today is a real quiet and respectful departure because we understand the mission will never be the same as the 7th evolves into a new aircraft."The MC-130H Talon II is part of a rich and enduring legacy that dates back to the Carpetbaggers from World War II. The B-24 Liberators, which operated out of RAF Harrington, were painted a non-glossy black to make them less visible to search lights - much like modern-day special operations forces which operate under the cover of darkness. "Heritage is important - especially as the 7th SOS says goodbye to the Talon II and evolves into the CV-22 and its new capabilities," said Powell. "Special operations in Europe dates back not just to the Air Commandos tradition, but also to a Carpetbaggers tradition. It's absolutely fundamental to emphasize that we have a tradition of zero mission failure and we rise to the challenge. Our heritage recognizes that and as the 7th (SOS) transitions to the CV-22, it's clear that's our future, too."The MC-130H Combat Talon II has participated in special operations missions ranging from air refueling of the military's vertical lift platforms; precision airdrop of personnel and equipment; and the execution of night, long-range, transportation and resupply of military forces across the globe.The first major deployment for the 7th SOS during 1995 was to the Middle East for Exercise Noble Rose. Two 7th SOS MC-130H Combat Talon IIs and two 67th Special Operations Squadron HC-130P/N Combat Shadows supported U.S. Army Special Forces and U.S. Navy SEAL forces from March 15 to April 4, 1995.When Operation Joint Endeavor began, the 352nd SOG's mission expanded significantly during Operation Provide Promise. The severe flying weather in the Balkans during the winter months made the Combat Talon weapons system the ideal choice by planners to support the expanded Special Operations Command Implementation Force mission.On Dec. 4, 1995, after receiving a deployment order from Special Operations Command Europe, two 7th SOS Combat Talon IIs departed RAF Mildenhall for Stuttgart, Germany, to onload the SOCEUR advance party and to proceed forward to Brindisi in Italy. A third Combat Talon was positioned there on Dec. 12, 1995. During December, the 7th SOS flew 215.8 hours and 77 sorties supporting Operation Joint Endeavor. No aircraft losses or damages were incurred during the month-long operation, yet the threat from freedom fighters on the ground, and the severe weather restricting flight visibility, had posed a real threat to the safety of the crews. Since then, the Combat Talon II has participated in several operations to include Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom.The Combat Talon II boasts an extensive electronic warfare suite that enables the aircrew to detect and avoid potential threats. If engaged, the system is designed to protect the aircraft from both radar and infrared-guided threats. The MC-130H is equipped with aerial refueling pods to provide in-flight refueling of special operations forces and combat search and rescue helicopters and vertical lift assets."There's no plane that can do what a Talon II can do," Powell said. "But in a few years I think the mission will evolve into other platforms. Right now, that's the CV-22."The CV-22 Osprey, the premier tiltrotor aircraft, was built with many of the capabilities legacy special operations aircraft have.The Combat Talon IIs from RAF Mildenhall will be become part of the 15th Special Operations Squadron's mission."The nice thing about this departure flight is, these planes are not going to the boneyard," Powell said. "They're going back to Hurlburt Field where they'll continue to fly and make an impact for special operations. They still have a lot of life left in them."View original article: http://www.mildenhall.af.mil/news/st...p?id=123435928 View full article

Lockheed Martin Corp has been awarded a $662,032,335 contract by the United States' Department of Defense for the purchase of two MC-130J, two HC-130J, three KC-130J, one C-130J, two U.S. Coast Guard HC-130J production aircraft, and 20 quick engine change assemblies under the basic contract. Work will be performed in Marietta, Georgia, with an expected completion date of Jan. 31, 2018. View original article: http://worlddefencenews.blogspot.com...-contract.html View full article

A couple more images from this site: http://www.ar15.com/mobile/topic.html?b=1&f=5&t=1691306 [ATTACH=CONFIG]4501[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]4502[/ATTACH]

From another article: A C-130 Hercules aircraft from the Brazilian Air Force (FAB) crashed on Thursday during landing in the Chilean base Eduardo Frei, in Antarctica, no injuries, reported the FAB in a statement. The right hand main landing gear reportedly collapsed while landing on runway 29. The nr.4 propeller separated. “The occurrence was around 11 am (local time). There were no injuries. The Brazilian Air Force will investigate factors contributing to the occurrence,” said the FAB in the note. According the Chilean state television, the plane flipped in adverse weather conditions. The aircraft was conducting a mission of the Brazilian Antarctic Program (Proantar) added to FAB. view article: http://www.aviationnews.eu/57775/landing-incident-with-brazillian-c-130h-hercules-at-antarctica/

The Lockheed C-130M Hercules transport plane suffered a landing accident at Teniente Rodolfo Marsh Martin Air Base, King George Island, Antarctica. The right hand main landing gear reportedly collapsed while landing on runway 29. The nr.4 propeller separated. FAB C-130M FAB2470 c/n 4441 View original article: http://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=20141127-0

Thanks for the help guys. --Casey

Yeah, I didn't catch that. Since I knew it was -7s, I must have just skipped over it. I find it hard to believe that the info is not on the Lockheed site. At least, I couldn't find it.

I am working on a C-130B print and the only fact sheet I could locate was from the 153 AW website. http://www.153aw.ang.af.mil/resources/factsheets/factsheet.asp?id=16987 It shows the C-130B service ceiling as 23,000ft. Is this correct? --Casey

I referenced this patch that Sonny sent me. [ATTACH=CONFIG]3878[/ATTACH] The 374th TCW was redesignated 374th TAW on 1 August 1967, so I guess either would be appropriate?

Thanks for the feedback. I have made the correction and replaced the viewer images.

[ATTACH=CONFIG]3877[/ATTACH] I have loaded a print of C-130A 56-0533 "Sonny's Honey" c/n [cn]3141[/cn] to the Print Shop. As always, critiques are welcomed. http://www.c-130hercules.net/printshop/model.php?model=C-130

Thanks for the kind words and the good idea. I should have some available in a week or so. --Casey

Does any one have any good pictures of the recovery gear? They are difficult to find and I would like to have them to reference so that I can add additional detail to my prints.

I figured as much but as we all know, the 130 world has been know to do some crazy sh....stuff....

They were designated as JHC-130Hs while in the test group and the HC-130Ps were never used for recovery, only refueling, correct?

Were the HC-130Hs used for recovery missions?

The print has been added to the Print Shop. http://www.c-130hercules.net/printshop/model.php?model=EC-130

[ATTACH=CONFIG]3856[/ATTACH] I have loaded a print of HC-130H 1504 c/n [cn]4529[/cn] to the Print Shop. As always, critiques are welcomed. http://www.c-130hercules.net/printsh...p?model=HC-130

Sonny, I will start on it to day and hopefully get it done this week. Is it the "real planes have props" stickers that you are interested in?

[ATTACH=CONFIG]3853[/ATTACH] I have loaded a print of HC-130P 66-0220 c/n [cn]4179[/cn] in European one camo to the Print Shop. As always, critiques are welcomed. http://www.c-130hercules.net/printshop/model.php?model=HC-130

It is 55-0046 c/n [cn]3073[/cn]

Per request, I have updated the patches and made some minor mods to the tail numbers.

Thank you for the kind words. I charge $30 for the prints (includes shipping) and I can absolutely create a print of 62-1819. General print specs/info can be found here: http://www.c-130hercules.net/printshop/index.php I will PM you to discuss print details.

[ATTACH=CONFIG]3834[/ATTACH] I have added EC-130E 62-1809 c/n [cn]3770[/cn] to the print viewer. Critique would be greatly appreciated. Once I am confident in its accuracy, I will add it to the Print Shop. Edit: The print has been updated and added to the Print Shop http://www.c-130hercules.net/printshop/model.php?model=EC-130 --Casey