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  1. This may have been posted before, but I didn’t see it on the reference C-130 videos C-130 MILITARY AIRLIFT COMMAND VIETNAM WAR AIRFORCE NOW 75754
  2. The C-130 Hercules is the longest continuously produced military plane in the world.
  3. GVS… good catch. The artist who did the Lockheed advertisement left the doors on.
  4. Ho, Ho, Ho... Merry Christmas http://www.noradsanta.org
  5. MAFFS needed in Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge http://c.brightcove.com/services/mobile/streaming/index/master.m3u8?videoId=5070893308001&pubId=77374810001
  6. To be clear, I was thinking of 53-3129 not Melania... LOL
  7. Going forward, Legion, VFW will now post 8 1/2 x 11’s of the President, VA Secretary and a slightly larger poster of the first ‘lady’.
  8. ANNOUNCING THE NEW LOCKHEED HERCULES America’s first prop-jet air freighter to transport the goods of the world in the Jet Age The new HERCULES air freighter is a more powerful, longer-range commercial version of Lockheed’s military C-130 the performance proved “go any place, haul anything” combat cargo carrier of the U.S. Air Force. The first Jet Age aircraft specifically designed for air freight, the new HERCULES has a huge rear loading door – enabling it to swallow whole truckloads of assorted cargo. No other commercial cargo plane now available can match the HERCULES in fast loading and unloading – of all types of cargo, no matter how big or heavy. Powered by four 4050 h.p. Allison (General Motors) 501D prop-jet engines, the mighty HERCULES can take off from or land on short runways and improvised fields, fully loaded. Wherever air freight is needed, any place in the world, the HERCULES can get it there in a hurry, at a profit to airline operators. GEORGIA DIVISION, Lockheed Aircraft Corporation, Marietta, Georgia, U.S.A LOCKHEED means leadership Reference publication: Flight October 11th 1957 Thanks to Dave Robinson for this Hi Res ad http://www.aviationancestry.co.uk/?advert/&advertId=38548
  9. Enlisted RPA pilots must fly solo… “as part of the Air Force’s IFT program, which is mandatory for all manned aircraft pilots, combat systems officers and remotely piloted aircraft pilots.” The Air Force announced on Dec. 17, 2015, the initiative to train enlisted RPA pilots for RQ-4 Global Hawk flying operations. As a result, the Enlisted Pilot Initial Class began Oct. 12 with four students training alongside 20 recently commissioned officers. “The integration of enlisted RPA pilots into RQ-4 Global Hawk operations is part of a broader effort to meet the continual RPA demands of combatant commanders in the field, ensuring they are provided with intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities in their areas of responsibilities worldwide,” said Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James. See full story http://www.af.mil/News/ArticleDisplay/tabid/223/Article/996754/first-two-enlisted-pilots-complete-solo-flights.aspx
  10. ANNOUNCING THE NEW LOCKHEED HERCULES America’s first prop-jet air freighter to transport the goods of the world in the Jet Age The new HERCULES air freighter is a more powerful, longer-range commercial version of Lockheed’s military C-130 the performance proved “go any place, haul anything” combat cargo carrier of the U.S. Air Force. The first Jet Age aircraft specifically designed for air freight, the new HERCULES has a huge rear loading door – enabling it to swallow whole truckloads of assorted cargo. No other commercial cargo plane now available can match the HERCULES in fast loading and unloading – of all types of cargo, no matter how big or heavy. Powered by four 4050 h.p. Allison (General Motors) 501D prop-jet engines, the mighty HERCULES can take off from or land on short runways and improvised fields, fully loaded. Wherever air freight is needed, any place in the world, the HERCULES can get it there in a hurry, at a profit to airline operators. GEORGIA DIVISION, Lockheed Aircraft Corporation, Marietta, Georgia, U.S.A LOCKHEED means leadership
  11. Feats of Hercules FROM THE SNOWS OF FUJIYAMA TO THE SANDS OF FLORDIA The Lockheed C-130 Hercules, now in service with the United States Air Force at Ashiya Air Base, Japan, won its “go anywhere, haul anything” reputation the hard way. In snow landing and take-off tests at Bemidji, Minnesota, the “Ski-130” HERCULES performed prodigious feats of strength and power. At 56000 kg gross take-off weight the ski-equipped HERCULES was airborne in 640 meters. Carrying the same payload it landed and stopped in only 365 meters. At Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, the C-130 Hercules (weighing 50000 kg) landed on sand and stopped in 289 meters. Take-offs from sand, with the same load, averaged only 457 meters. This famous aerial “strongman” can carry 90% of all types of missiles now operational with, and under development for, the U.S. Armed Forces. The C-130 HERCULES is now in worldwide service, or scheduled for delivery to USAF’s Tactical Air Command, U.S. Air Forces-Europe, Pacific Air Force, Air Photo and Charting Service, other branches of the U.S Armed Forces, and the Royal Australian Air Force. No matter where it goes – from the snows of Fujiyama to the sands of Florida – the C-130 HERCULES accomplishes the most rugged and difficult missions with routine ease. LOCKHEED means leadership Lockheed Aircraft Corporation GEORGIA DIVISION Marietta, Georgia, U.S.A.
  12. AUSTRALIA FIRST IN THE COMMONWEALTH WITH C-130 HERCULES With the purchase or 12 Allison-powered Lockheed C-130 propjet Hercules, Australia takes her place among the leaders of the Jet Age in logistical transport. This modern Strongman of the Skies flies faster, farther, and at less cost, than any other military transport! Four 3,750 h.p. T-56 Allison propjet engines with matched Aeroproducts propellers give Hercules the power to: Transport 92 fully-equipped combat troops or 64 paratroopers at speeds up to 350 miles per hour. Accommodate 74 stretcher patients. Take off with full payload in in as little as 2,000 feet. Land in under 1,250 feet. The versatile C-130 Hercules – product of the teamed engineering skills of Allison and Lockheed engineers – will provide the R.A.A.F with unprecedented mobility and operational freedom. HERCULES POWER FOR NEW PROPJET ELECTRA This new Lockheed airliner – the Electra – is powered by a commercial version of the Hercules propjet engine. The 15,000 h.p. of its four Allison propjets enables cruising speeds of over 400 miles per hour… sets new standards of economy for the operator, comfort for the passenger. ALLISON PROP-JET POWER GM GENERAL MOTORS Reference publication: Flight February 21st 1958 Thanks to Dave Robinson for this Hi Res ad http://www.aviationancestry.co.uk/?advert/&advertId=39001
  13. Feats of Hercules FROM THE SNOWS OF FUJIYAMA TO THE SANDS OF FLORDIA The Lockheed C-130 Hercules, now in service with the United States Air Force at Ashiya Air Base, Japan, won its “go anywhere, haul anything” reputation the hard way. In snow landing and take-off tests at Bemidji, Minnesota, the “Ski-130” HERCULES performed prodigious feats of strength and power. At 124,000 pounds gross take-off weight the ski-equipped HERCULES was airborne in 2,100 feet. Carrying the same payload it landed and stopped in only 1,200 feet. At Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, the C-130 Hercules (weighing 110,000 pounds) landed on sand and stopped in 947 feet. Take-offs from sand, with the same load, averaged only 1,500 feet. This famous aerial “strongman” can carry 90% of all types of missiles now operational with, and under development for, the U.S. Armed Forces. The C-130 HERCULES is now in worldwide service, or scheduled for delivery to USAF’s Tactical Air Command, U.S. Air Forces-Europe, Pacific Air Force, Air Photo and Charting Service, other branches of the U.S Armed Forces, and the Royal Australian Air Force. No matter where it goes – from the snows of Fujiyama to the sands of Florida – the C-130 HERCULES accomplishes the most rugged and difficult missions with routine ease. LOCKHEED means leadership Lockheed Aircraft Corporation GEORGIA DIVISION Marietta, Georgia, U.S.A. Reference publication: Flight May 16th 1958 Thanks to Dave Robinson for this Hi Res ad http://www.aviationancestry.co.uk/?advert/&advertId=43098
  14. Innovation Giving shape to imagination. THE C-130 HERCULES, SPECIAL PICKUP FOR OUR SPECIAL FORCES. America’s Special Operations Forces are our nation’s front line of defense against terrorism and guerilla warfare. They depend on rapid worldwide mobility to effectively carry out their missions. They depend on the unique capabilities of Lockheed’s C-130 Hercules tactical airlifter. No other aircraft delivers as great a load of men and equipment into such short, austere airstrips. No other aircraft combines the ability to drop troops precisely where they’re needed with the ability to pick personnel up without landing. Future C-130s will deliver even more dramatic short-field performance because of innovations developed on Lockheed’s High Technology Test bed research aircraft. America’s best protection against terrorism is readiness. Equipped with enough new Hercules airlifters, our Special Operations Forces will be prepared to take up the defense anywhere in the world they’re needed. Lockheed-Georgia
  15. THEY CALL IT HERCULES FOR A LOT OF REASONS. The C-130 is the toughest, most dependable airlifter in the world. Weather it’s roaring off the ice of an Arctic runway or landing in the sand of the Saudi desert, the C-130 is strong enough to get the job done. And the Hercules tactical transport is on just about every job you can name. It hauls troops and cargo, beans and bullets, and everything in between. It’s rugged enough to fly off unprepared runways and to operate in austere environments. In various configurations, the C-130 is a tanker, an electronic warfare platform, a search and rescue plane, even a close air support aircraft. Throughout the world, the toughest jobs always go to Hercules. Lockheed Aeronautical Systems Company
  16. C-130 HERCULES PARADROPS HEAVIEST LOAD EVER DROPPED FROM AN AIRPLANE A 27,000-pound load – the heaviest single load ever from an airplane – was para-dropped from the U.S. Air Force’s new medium troop-and-cargo carrier, C-130 HERCULES, during recent aerial delivery tests. Soon to enter active service with the 18th Air Force of the Tactical Air Command, the C-130 Hercules made its record-braking drop with a 27,000 pound load of iron – from an altitude of 2,000 feet. During the same series of tests, this new “strongman” of the USAF also established new all-time records for multiple-equipment drops from any type aircraft. Sample combination drop: 19,000-pound road grader and 7,500-pound 40-mm-gun mount. Heaviest multiple drop: 18 containers totaling 29,000 pounds. Capable of flying cargo and men farther, faster and at lower cost than any other present-day transport, the C-130 HERCULES is now being manufactured in quantity at USAF Plant No. 6 Marietta, Georgia. Challenging opportunities in aircraft and nuclear work are available for outstanding scientists and engineers. Inquiries invited. LOCKHEED AIRCRAFT CORPORATION Georgia Division, Marietta Look to Lockheed for leadership
  17. ROYAL AIR FORCE C-130K HERCULES The “go anywhere, do anything” airlifter brings new mobility to Britain’s worldwide air operations. Lockheed-Georgia Company A Division of the Lockheed Aircraft Corporation Marietta, Georgia USA Reference publication: Flying Review December 1966 Thanks to Dave Robinson for this Hi Res ad http://www.aviationancestry.co.uk/?advert/&advertId=40821
  18. Chains versis kits Lockheed Service News attachment V18N2.pdf
  19. Feats of Hercules THE DAY IT RAINED PARATROOPERS At Fort Bragg, North Carolina, the dramatic highlight of the 15-day joint United States Army-Air Force winter training maneuvers was another impressive “Feat of Hercules: 25 Lockheed prop-jet C-130 HERCULES transports paradropped 1,000 combat-ready infantrymen and battle equipment – in less than 10 minutes. Powered by four General Motors Allison Prop-jet Engines, the mighty C-130 HERCULES holds the world’s record for the heaviest load ever parachute-extracted from a plane: 30,370 pounds. At the touch of a push-button, paradrop cargo glides out the huge 9-foot by 10-foot aft cargo door of the HERCULES – and floats down to land with bull’s-eye accuracy at the spots where it is needed. At 135,000 pounds gross weight the HERCULES can take off over a 50-foot obstacle in 4,200 feet. Airborne, it climbs 2,450 feet per minute, attains 30,000-foot altitudes, and cruises at 305 knots. Landing at 100,000 pounds gross weight, the C-130 HERCULES can stop (with propellers fully reversed) in only 1,400 feet of runway. This go-anywhere, haul-anything propjet giant is now in service or scheduled for delivery to: the USAF’s Tactical Air Command, USAF-Europe, Pacific Air Command, Air Photo and Charting Service, other U.S. Armed Forces branches, and the Royal Australian Air Force. Lockheed Aircraft Corporation GEORGIA DIVISION Marietta, Georgia, U.S.A. LOCKHEED means leadership Reference publication: Flight July 18th 1958 Thanks to Dave Robinson for this Hi Res ad http://www.aviationancestry.co.uk/?advert/&advertId=38924
  20. Feats of Hercules THE DAY IT RAINED PARATROOPERS At Fort Bragg, North Carolina, the dramatic highlight of the 15-day joint United States Army-Air Force winter training maneuvers was another impressive “Feat of Hercules: 25 Lockheed prop-jet C-130 HERCULES transports paradropped 1,000 combat-ready infantrymen and battle equipment – in less than 10 minutes. Powered by four General Motors Allison Prop-jet Engines, the mighty C-130 HERCULES holds the world’s record for the heaviest load ever parachute-extracted from a plane: 30,370 pounds. At the touch of a push-button, paradrop cargo glides out the huge 2,75 x 3 m aft cargo door of the HERCULES – and floats down to land with bull’s-eye accuracy at the spots where it is needed. At 61300kg gross weight the HERCULES can take off over a 15 m obstacle in 1300m. Airborne, it climbs 12,5 m/sek, attains 9000 m altitudes, and cruises at 565 km/h. Landing at 45360 kg gross weight, the C-130 HERCULES can stop (with propellers fully reversed) in only 430 m of runway. This go-anywhere, haul-anything propjet giant is now in service or scheduled for delivery to: the USAF’s Tactical Air Command, USAF-Europe, Pacific Air Command, Air Photo and Charting Service, other U.S. Armed Forces branches, and the Royal Australian Air Force. Lockheed Aircraft Corporation GEORGIA DIVISION Marietta, Georgia, U.S.A. LOCKHEED means leadership Flightworld 1958
  21. Hercules joins the RAF In September, there was an induction ceremony at Lyneham R.A.F. Base. The first squadron of Lockheed Hercules had become operational for the British Armed Forces. It was just the beginning. A total force of 66 Hercules will be delivered to the R.A.F. Designated the Hercules C.Mk.1., this advanced version of the world’s most versatile airlifter uses British electronic equipment and has been specially adapted for R.A.F. operations. Flying missions throughout the world, Hercules greatly increases Great Britain’s airlift capability. LOCKHEED A Division of Lockheed Aircraft Corporation LOCKHEED-GEORGIA COMPANY Marietta, Georgia, U.S.A. Reference publication: Flying Review November 1967 Thanks to Dave Robinson for this Hi Res ad http://www.aviationancestry.co.uk/?advert/&advertId=41088
  22. airmen flying Global Hawk http://www.military.com/daily-news/2016/09/21/enlisted-drone-pilots-to-get-same-bonus-pay-as-officers-cody.html
  23. Callington Pre-Spray... "putting up a protective barrier and keeping it up so mosquitos have a hard time establishing themselves." http://www.mildenhall.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/932799/735th-ces-stops-zika-in-its-tracks
  24. Not sure if paper documents are used much anymore. Here’s an Airman changing an antenna. The work instructions are on an I Pad (rotate speed-handle counterclockwise to loosen… etc). Electronic documents would make revision control a snap, but may not add to document security.
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