bobdaley

I understand why most of them are there, but I don't get why H's 78-0809,79-0474 and 82-0058 were sent there? Bob

I'll try to check. I know that the 4 HC-P's and 1 HC-N stationed at Patrick went to AMARG. I heard corrosion issues. I also know they got 2 HC-P's from Moody. They could have got the 3 MC-P's. I'll let you know what I find out. Bob

Pete Heard from a guy in Savannah that all 8 are going to MT. 8 well maintained ANG herks to replace the old Dyess/LRF H's Thanks Bob

Didn't the dowdy prop factory just burn to the ground? But I agree, it seems to have a lot few problems. Bob

Larry 74-1658 from Little Rock was recently reported on the restoration ramp at NMUSAF. Maybe the one you saw? Seems strange because NMUSAF was offered an MC-E,MC-H, MC-P and an AC-H and they turned them down because they already had too many herks (3). 74-1658 was declared surplus months ago and needs a new center wing. Why NMUSAF would want that H and turn down the others just seems strange. Bob UPDATE! Question answered. 74-1658 is sitting on the restoration ramp at NMUSAF. It will have its wings removed and be towed up the hill to be used as Aeromed Evac Trainer. Bob

Thanks for the info, please keep us informed. Bob

Ken Hope your surgery is a great success. Bob

Not that I know. Patrick has 64-14852, 64-14855, and 65-0986, also an N 69-5824 Bob

Awhile back there were a few articles about the last active duty MC-130P's. Three of the P's never showed up at AMARG. anyone know where they went? 65-0991,69-5828, 69-5832. Thanks Bob

BTW I had an e mail from Andy Marden. He was recently at Sheppard and saw the following Herks Main area: 12370, 12371, 12372, 41673, 41676, 42066, 42071, 42130 North End: 21790, 21795, 40520, 17680 plus two Aeromed area: 12361 That leaves a few unaccounted for: 53-3131 old Aeromed trainer, 57-0471, 57-0486 and 62-1807 refueling trainers, 62-1812 an avionics trainer, 63-7838, 63-9812 and 64-0542 Crew chief trainers, 72-1298 an electrical trainer and 74-1684. 63-7779 was the engine trainer in a hangar and 64-0535 was an electrical trainer in a hangar. Bob

I am thinking about taking a road trip to Sheppard. Is anyone on the board stationed there now? I'd like to check out the herks and take some pictures. I have my current military ID. Also does anyone know either the telephone number or an e mail address for the contractors office that controls the herks? Thanks Bob

I think 57-0460 HCF also escaped in 1975 and was returned to USAF 4 of them went into AMARG at DM right away 55-0012,55-0034, 56-0545, and 57-0472. The rest flew with the Guard and Reserve until the late 80's when the A's were phased out. Bob

597 was the NY bird, 598 was at Carswell before Point Mugu Bob

Ken Have you been out and got a tour of the Herks at Great Falls? Bob

Mark As 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

The Marine aircraft were KC-130F's They lost 149809 1 Feb 66, shot down 6KIA, 149813 at Khe Sanh 10 Feb 68 3 crew +pax KIA, 149814 in a mid air 18 May 69 6 KIA. They also lost 149802 returning to Nam from R&R in Hong Kong 2 crew +pax KIA. 61-0967 was the B that crashed at Khe Sanh 13 Apr 1968 Bob

Thanks Bob

15 Oct 67 64-0548 from the 50th was lost at Khe Sanh, 6 crew killed. The USMC that was blown on the ground was 149813 on 10 Feb 68, 3 killed. AC was famous Marine Aviator CWO Wildfang. Bob

233 there on 14 Oct. Bob

Are the 30AS at Cheyenne and the 52AS at Pete already closed? Thanks Bob

http://www.wtoc.com/clip/11924892/165th-airlift-wing-receives-new-aircraft Saw this on line. Savannah getting H-3's. First one from Peterson 94-7321 What are they going to do with Savannah's H's? Is the AD AF shutting down all its C-130Assoiciate units? At one time there were associate units at Keesler Cheyenne, Peterson and Elmendorf, that I know of. Also I heard if the Associate unit at Pete closed, AFRC would keep the extra herks for their MAFFS mission. Guess not? Bob

AMARG came out with a new list of aircraft. Some answers some question? Anyone who can fill in the gaps please help! Bob AC-130U 90000163 09/22/15 The first U boat to AMARG C-130H 73001597 10/05/15 Cracked Gear C-130H 78000809 09/29/15 C-130H 79000474 09/28/15 C-130H 82000058 10/05/15 End of the Fiscal Year, dumping H’s HC-130H 00001700 10/01/15 Not previously identified for the Forest Service? To? HC-130P 65000976 09/17/15 HC-130P 64014864 09/17/15 HC-130P 64014853 09/29/15 HC-130P 65000970 09/28/15 Four from Patrick, corrosion reported, left only 1 P at Patrick, they got 2 replacements from Moody KC-130R 00160626 09/01/15 There were 3 KC-130F’s and 3 KC-130R’s flying in VX Squadrons. They are to be replaced by KC-130T’s F’s 148891, 893, 897, and R’s 160625, 626, 627. 891, 893 and now 626 have made it to AMARG. 897 may have been damaged beyond repair at Pt Mugu and may be scrapped there. KC-130T 00162785 06/02/15 For? Third ex VMGR-234 KC-130T to AMARG, first two reported for the PI 162786 and 163022 are no longer at AMARG Three other ex-VMGR-234 T’s 163591, 164100, 164598 and one ex VMGR-452 164597 are now at VR-55. 163023 also ex VMGR-234 is now at VX-30 MC-130H 88000192 09/30/15 17 MC-130H 89000281 09/21/15 17 First 2 complete MC-130H’s to AMARG I tried to make HC-130H as USCG but couldn't Bob

Could you let us know which H's you get. Thanks Bob

Casey Thanks Bob BTW we always disagree with Lockheed on the number produced because Lockheed says they did not build c/n 5048 N82178, and c/n 5055 N8213G and c/n 5056 N8218J, my guess is contracts with the spooks. Added c/n links--Casey

Had 2 reports yesterday that a new Herk was test flying out of Marietta. One said for India, the other said for Saudi. Lockheed 5780 Anyone know who it is for? Thanks Bob