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Very sorry to hear of Bob's passing. I always enjoyed his posts, they were always informative. Condolences to his family.

14 hours ago, tinyclark said:

Don't know anything about blue paddle lights. Here is the purpose statement from the TCTO. This TCTO wasn't even issued until 2001.

"The purpose of this Time Compliance Technical Order (TCTO) is to document the installation of
Night Vision Goggle (NVG) compatible cockpit lighting by replacing selected lens covers and
caution/warning lights with replacements already in use by other C-130 airplanes. This action will
provide optimal visual acuity for crewmembers using NVG and permits use of NVGs by aircrews
throughout entire mission profiles without measurable degradation and within the airplane’s full
performance envelope."

 

Thanks Tiny

5 hours ago, tinyclark said:

There are replacements out there to make the cockpit light NVG compliant. We did TCTO 1C-130-1782 to our HCs and one E-model when I was at Moody. 

Tiny, was that the "electro-illuminescent (blue paddle lights)lighting? We had the blue paddle lights at Eglin on one of our acft. (66-0217) when I was there in 1982-1984.

I got this off of Facebook, it is one of the groups I belong too: It was posted by a current member of the 50th. For those wondering the fate of the 50th, our UNOFFICIAL last day is being socialized as 1 May. We still do not have official word regarding our possible deactivation or any other possibilities. In preparation for this outcome we are looking into the feasibility of having a alumni reunion in April and also an online auction of Red Devil memorabilia (items the LRAFB and USAF museum Historian can't take) in order to allow those who helped purchase these items through the Red Devil Association a chance to give our proud heritage a good home. More details to follow.

Birthday Greetings from Hawaii, I hope you had a great day:-))

Thank you hehe & P3_SuperBee. I thought it was a Navy bird because of the way the numbers were on the tail and under the cockpit.

Where is this tail flash from? Picture was taken today at the Keahole-Kona International Airport by my daughter.

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May he rest in peace. I hope you are comforted by knowing he is no longer suffering.

Super!!!! Thanks for your hard work

I voted for the galleries. Thanks for your dedication to this site.

I'm sure you'll have it fixed in no time.  Take a night off and have a cervesa to celebrate "Cinco de Mayo":-))

Thanks for your hard work with maintaining this site.  Figuring it out, but it seems ok.

No doubt he is a great leader! It appears to me that this is a training jump as none of the jumpers were carrying weapons. It's still impressive non the less to see a leader of country serving as a "Jumpmaster". I think he inspires his people by his actions. Our President could take a few lessons about leading from the front from King Abdullah.

If Bob Woods is still on this site he may able to post it. He sent me 2 CD's with the video you are looking for. I hope this helps. If I could download them I would but it would take forever.

Merry Christmas Chris, May your New Year be one of Good Health and Blessing's.

Bruce

Thank you Tiny,

I had a wonderful Thanksgiving with family and friends.

I hope you are having a Wonderful Day! Happy Birthday:-))

No Casey, it's we who should be thanking you.

Thank you.

Don R.

I concur with DC10FE, Thank you Casey.

A sad day for their for families and special operations. We remember them with Honor and Pride!

A TSGT and SRA behind Tail # 83175.

I may well be mistaken, but wasn't there a hand held signal light (like a hand help spot light) on board to communicate in Morse code with out radios? i seem to remember one being there with several different colored lenses, I think red and green.

There was a a hand held lamp, it was called an "Aldis Lamp". Spelling might be wrong:-))

Retired CMSgt Bob Macon (C-130 FE then later a C-17 Loadmaster) received a STEP back in the mid to late 80's at Little Rock AFB, AR. I'm sure I know several others but I'm drawing a blank right now.

Awesome news Giz!!!!!!!!!!

"I like....a lot. Where can you buy it?"

I saw it reported by some others that they have seen it on E-Bay for $10.00.

Mele Kalikimaka (Merry Christmas) from Hawaii, I would love to have the opportunity to lift a toast with all of you, so if you are ever in Hawaii on the Big Island send me a note.