Credible Sport I

The aircraft is available for screening and you can find the listing on the GSA website (https://gsaxcess.gov/) as item control number FB206503541686; screening is scheduled to end on 17 Feb 2017

There is hope yet: There is hope: WERTHEIMER, MARK J CIV USAF AFMC NMUSAF/MU <[email protected]> Today at 7:33 AM To [email protected] Message body Hello Mr. Rathbone, It's come to our attention that the General Services Administration (GSA) may be in process to screen 74-1686 for potential reuse. GSA has a disposition program that encompasses many types of property from across many US government agencies and this may be an opportunity for the Estrella museum to obtain the aircraft. GSA makes federal surplus property available to eligible entities such as state agencies and organizations, state-assisted or state-supported schools, all political subdivisions of the state, and non-profit organizations involved in health, education, or human services which meet the eligibility requirements set by the federal government. Steps for eligible groups to acquire property through GSA are located at this link - https://www.gsa.gov/portal/content/104591. Interested organizations must apply to the appropriate state’s agency for surplus property and be approved for the program prior to any consideration for receipt of any surplus items. The recipient organization is responsible for all costs and fees involved in obtaining the property and its intended use. The State of California's point of contact is Darci King, Manager of Federal Surplus Department of General Services 1700 National Drive Sacramento, CA 95834 Phone: 916-928-2539 Email: [email protected] Fax: 916-928-7965 I hope this helps with your interest in this aircraft. Sincerely, Mark W. Mark J. Wertheimer Staff Curator (NMUSAF/MU) National Museum of the United States Air Force 1100 Spaatz Street Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433 COM (937)255-4780 DSN 785-4780 http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil How to Acquire Surplus Federal Personal Property State agencies and public organizations can learn how GSA assists in acquiring surplus personal property on this page. GSA.GOV

Is anyone able to take photos of 1686 in present location.

I received a reply: Mr. Tim RathboneCuratorial AssistantEstrella War Birds MuseumPaso Robles, CADear Mr. Rathbone,I am responding to your inquiry about the process to request a specific C-130 Hercules aircraft for preservation and display. If the Estrella War Birds Museum is interested in surplus aircraft for museum static display, the museum's leadership must first submit a written application package for evaluation and certification to the National Museum of the United States Air Force (NMUSAF). The NMUSAF staff reviews the package to ensure the museum has a demonstrated record of performance, institutional viability, and the assets or resources sufficient to provide the required care and security of aircraft that may be placed on loan. You may obtain a package by contacting the museum at:National Museum of the U.S. Air Force1100 Spaatz StreetWright-Patterson Air Force BaseOH 45433-7102Civilian Museum Certification Program(937) 255-4692In accordance with Section 2572, Title 10, United States Code (10 USC § 2572), the USAF may make available for loan to eligible and certified civilian entities condemned or obsolete combat materiel. Within the Air Force, such materiel is loaned through programs administered by the NMUSAF, located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio. The NMUSAF has been delegated the sole authority and responsibility by the Secretary of the Air Force to administer loans to civilian entities in accordance with the provisions of Section 2572 of Title 10 of the US Code. Department of Defense (DoD) Manual 4160.21M (Defense Material Disposition Manual) and US Air Force Instruction 84-103 (US Air Force Heritage Program) contain supplemental policies, guidance, and procedures. The NMUSAF staff evaluate, certify, and inspect recipients to ensure that items are properly placed and cared for while on loan.In accordance with legislative, Federal, DoD, and USAF guidance, the US Government and its components will not incur costs in connection with a loan. Certified civilian borrowers are responsible for all costs, charges and expenses incident to the loan, including the cost of preparation, demilitarization, hazardous material removal, disassembly, packing, crating, handling, maintenance, repair, restoration, transportation and all other costs incidental to the movement to and re-assembly at the entity’s location; preservation and display while at the location; and disposition at the conclusion of the loan. Additionally, prospective borrowers should consider the amount, location, and suitability of land needed for the static display and must maintain sufficient liability and casualty insurance while the aircraft is on loan.Aircraft are only made available via the loan program when all USAF, DoD, and Federal Agency requirements have been satisfied. This means, even if a civilian entity meets the approval criteria and NMUSAF provides them certification to become a borrower, insufficient resources may prevent support of a civilian entity’s request. The aircraft of your interest, a Lockheed YMC-130H, USAF serial number 74-1686, is a US Air Force training asset at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. It is not surplus or excess to USAF requirements and therefore not available for loan. We understand that -1686 was an airframe involved in the USAF development of specialized mission C-130 aircraft during the 1980's. Its Project Credible Sport I and II modifications demonstrated an important capability and were considered for subsequent Combat Talon II production programs. If and when declared excess and offered to NMUSAF, we would review the aircraft's historical background; current physical condition and restoration requirements; and potential display opportunities to determine NMUSAF acceptance.Thank you for asking about this aircraft and I hope this helps to explain the steps the Estrella museum should take to become certified and the current status of the aircraft.Sincerely,Mark W.Mark J. WertheimerStaff Curator (NMUSAF/MU)National Museum of the United States Air Force1100 Spaatz StreetWright-Patterson AFB, OH 45433COM (937)255-4780DSN 785-4780http://www.nationalmuseum.af.mil

Please Who would I contact here? I hear it is on the ABDR pad? Pics anyone? Thanks

Who wants to help save the air frame? SAVE THE YMC-130 H Aircraft # 4669 382 c-41 d 74-1686 Airframe #2 ?