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They would help over there but usually prefer that you have first hand knowledge of the fake SEAL. I Googled "Randal Reed SEAL" and it looks as if several websites have already outed this poor excuse of a human and his accomplice. For more good reading check out: http://www.pownetwork.org/phonies/phonies.htm There is a former SEAL named Steve Waterman who uncovers fake SEALS, he once said "There were about 500 SEALs that operated in Vietnam, and I've met all 20,000 of them."

Here is a great video of a 41st Airlift Squadron C-130J flying over California. It was professionally made with AMC's blessing and has some amazing shots. It's 11 minutes long but well worth watching. Enjoy

Here's a website along the same lines as the one Don posted, I found the HC-130H-1 but I am not sure as to the process to order/download from these guys, it looks like you "click" the box next to the regulation and then you can request a quote. Good luck http://www.newportaero.com/home/manuals/technical_orders/browse/__c-130_100/to.html

I heard 2358 will be calling Edwards AFB, CA it's final home.

http://www.rzjets.net/aircraft/?page=43&typeid=150 J models start on page 43 but it doesn't actually reflect too far ahead as far as aircraft on order. I think I saw this on the old website and saved it in my favorites.

E model is what regard? E models all have -7s whereas the MC-130Ps and HCs have -15s. Sure they all shared the same assembly line but I wouldn't think they would be E models in any designation or referenced as such in any publication of any sort.

Have been able to do a plant tour twice in the past 3 years and the highlight is the new folks always attempting to get a piece of the floor. It's amazing to see the J model line from start to finish and the folks that build them; we appreciate their work and hopefully we keep them employed for the foreseeable future.

I think your supposed to say something like "too soon?" after a comment like that Larry

You were the one who came on here asking for help. Your 2nd post was not exactly the way anyone seeking help would respond after getting no replies. So what is your background? Are you just an aviation enthusiast or do you actually have a Herk background? I would guess by your screen name you are quite interested in the goings on out at Groom Lake. Be prepared to get a lot of flak on here if your post continue down the same road as the 2nd post. Mostly every person on here is a Herk lover thru and thru and could care less about the BS some people bring to a forum like this.

Not sure that was even something the USAF ever flew. It looks like a cross between a RC-135 + JSTARS + C-130 = that model Did the person who built the model say it was taken from an "actual" C-130?

It originally belonged to Keesler, but once they began receiving -30s I suppose the decision was made to send the stubby to the 193d.

Check 97-1931, 96-8154, 99-1933 -- I am not certain if they are still slick exteriors but according to the photos on many websites they were as recent as last year.

a few Herk pics along with a few more from around base. http://www.littlerock.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123253405

I am quite certain that 7819 is still at LRAFB, over parked with the MX trainer aircraft. Not too sure if she will ever fly again or will eventually be disassembled in-place. I had heard before the aircraft was undergoing some sort of sheet metal repair and an incorrect cut was made, grounding her indefinitely. Maybe a LR MX person "in the know" will come along add some more info to the actual story and future of her.

do you guys have a vehicle you are trying to load or are you just looking for the dimensions of the cargo compartment? The J-30 is the same width as the E/H, just longer (sts)

That was the correct incident, IIRC it was a Dyess or Yokota crew flying a Pope tail. That taxi to parking at Al Asad took forever and I remember hearing that they were using J model brake parts on Es/Hs and that was part of the reason for the over heating.

I have to agree it's RAF. The prop stripes are a give away along with the lack of defensive system sensors.

Muff, 154load is the one who had requested info on 1788. I am at Little Rock as well but flying on the J's. I am sure 154load will see your request for photos and hopefully the PA folks will take a good amount of pictures.

Looks like Muff Millen is the man to request info from. He wrote the following, post #9 on the attached link: http://herkybirds.com/showthread.php?1024-62-1787-spare-617 Other tail # that came the WV was 62s 1788 over 80 hits, shoved off the run way with a dozer.. As of November 2008 1788 was still hacking it at Little Rock. The crew had a four engine roll-back but due to their skill and experiance were able to recover and land safely. Another dtory about that great plane was it getting mortored at Dalat the last day of the VN war...suffering more that 400 shrapnel wounds....Our crew fixed a blown tire and flew it back to NKP on three engines. (see below) That airplane {s.n. 62-1788} has some great history. It is the plane that helped the crew I was on to be awarded the Silver Star. On the last day of the Vietnam War we went to Dalat - Cam Lai to pick up the VN cadets to take them around country to explain to the locals that the war was over. During engine-running loading of the cadets the base came under heavy mortar fire. This plane was hit on the trailing edge of the left flap and shrapnel was sprayed all over the left side and up on the vertical stab. Left rear main tire blown. After a couple hours in the bunker and a call on the emergency radio another C-130 brought us a new tire and a jack. We had to jump start the GTC {Gas Turbine Compressor} with a FAC {O-1A} birddog battery and we took off, and just after take off had to shut down #2 for a big fuel leak from flap well, lost hyd fluid, cranked gear down and made an emergency landing at NKP {Nakhon Phanom Royal Thai AFB, Thailand} .......airplane had over 400 holes from the shrapnel ..was a very memberable day .....Glad to see that the old girl is still flying. And a big congrats' to this crew for recovering from the 4 engine rollback.

here's a few photos from the LRAFB webpage, scroll down and there are 3 photos: http://www.littlerock.af.mil/photos/mediagallery.asp?page=4

Here's a link to a video from the Paris Air Show in 2009. Lockheed came to LR and borrowed 46311 and as you will see in the video they put the airplane well past 60 degrees a few times. Awesome video but a pain in the a$$ for our MX folks who had to do the inspections upon the aircraft's return.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_C-130_Hercules_crashes April 1, 1997 : C-130H 88-4408, c/n 5161, of the 95th Tactical Airlift Squadron, crashed after overshooting a landing at Toncontín International Airport, Honduras. Three of the ten occupants were killed. here is the link from before, lots of good info on the event in question: http://www.herkybirds.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1655

I would say go for J models to Ramstein. I am a loadmaster on J's at Little Rock, previously flew on E's and think that any J slot would be the place to go. With AFSOC bringing the J online you will always have that option if you decide you enjoy slicks and want to head down that road. We have pilots who are straight out of pilot training, cross-flowed from other airframes and previous E/H folks and I can honestly say that we have no issues with the lack of folks on the flight deck. If you choose E/H's I would shoot for Peterson, great location and as MAXTORQ said you have some well maintained, newer airframes that you would be flying. Good luck

MARIETTA, Ga., February 9th, 2010 -- The first Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] C-130J produced for Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, leaves the company’s paint facility in Marietta, Ga. Dyess will receive 28 C-130Js between 2010 and 2012 as part of the recapitalization of its aging C-130H1s. The C-130J will give Dyess a proven airlifter that will fly farther, faster, with more payload and much higher reliability. The first aircraft is scheduled to arrive at Dyess in the spring. (Lockheed Martin photo) http://www.lockheedmartin.com/data/assets/aeronautics/press_photos/2010/Dyess-J-rolls-out-of-paint-hr.jpg

would that be a Dyess bird or a Canadian aircraft? Curious to know when Dyess will be getting their first aircraft. Thanks