Crew Chief A Section 314th OMS, Scanner 16th TATS, Little Rock AFB (75-80)
Crew Chief A Section 463rd OMS, FE 772nd TAS, Dyess AFB (82-86)
FE 8th SOS, 1st SOW, Hurlburt Field MC-130E (86-92)
FE 353rd SOW/SOG, 1st SOS, 17th SOS, 353rd OSS, Kadena AB MC-130E & H, H-130 P & N (92-98)
Reading about the Combat Talons going to the boneyard got me to thinking and reminiscing. Anyone that has set foot on a Herk knows that each one has its own personality. The MC-130Es are no different; each one has a unique and often quirky personality. The MC-130Es also had an attitude. This attitude grew from many years of overuse and abuse. The crews that drove these chariots pushed them to their limits (and beyond) every chance they had, not just for the thrill, but in preparation for what might come next. Many of us have chosen to retire to places that are warm and sunny. I hope the once mighty Talons enjoy their time in the sun. I also hope that all the old Talon crew members stop by the boneyard and visit their old friends.
I tried to uploaded an oval 8th patch into my album several times but sadly all attempts failed. This link will download the patch http://web.me.com/rnkc/filechute/vvv19.jpg
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I agree with Skip they both look great. Here is a link that shows the eye brow bumps.
http://www.primeportal.net/hangar/michael_block/mc-130e_combat_talon_i/index.php?Page=1
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