C-130 Hercules News

From 2009


USAF C-130 dedicated to Army's 82nd Airborne in Afghanistan Oct 05, 2009 - An Air Force C-130H Hercules was dedicated to the Soldiers of the Army's 82nd Airborne Division stationed in Afghanistan, on October 5, 2009. [Read more...]	Last RAF's Hercules to leave Iraq May 26, 2009 - As the drawdown in Iraq gathers pace, RAF Hercules aircraft and their crews will be the last to fly out of the region later this year. [Read more...]

Indonesian C-130 crash kills scores May 20, 2009 - An Indonesian airforce C-130 transport plane carrying troops and their families crashed on the island of Java, killing at least 97 people, including several people on the ground, officials announced. [Read more...]	440th AW dedicates nose art for aircraft # 86-0418 to the Army's XVIII Airborne Corps Apr 26, 2009 - On August 25, 1944, the XVIII Airborne Corps was organized, forming the nucleus of the airborne forces destined to fight in Europe during WWII. The formation of the Corps consisted of the 82nd and 101st Airborne Brigades. [Read more...]
Ramstein welcomes new C-130J model Apr 07, 2009 - Ramstein's first J-model C-130 Super Hercules aircraft was welcomed by a capacity crowd April 7 during an arrival ceremony. [Read more...]	C-130J enroute to Ramstein Apr 06, 2009 - Tail number 8601, the first J-model C-130 aircraft built for the 86th Airlift Wing, departed Marietta, Ga., March 30 to begin a four-leg flight overseas to Ramstein Air Base. [Read more...]
First C-130E delivered to Poland Mar 27, 2009 - American and Polish airmen delivered the first of five refurbished C-130E Hercules military transport planes and spare parts March 24 to the Polish air force at Powidz Air Base, Poland. [Read more...]	AC-130 team shares training with Korean allies Mar 16, 2009 - A team of AC-130 instructors from Hurlburt Field, Fla. Returned to Kunsan recently. This time around they not only provided training to 8th Security Forces Squadron Airmen, but also expanded their training to include Republic of Korea Air Force and Army personnel. [Read more...]
Cannon maintenance Airmen vital part in historic launch Mar 03, 2009 - February 4, 2009 marked an historic event at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M. One of the base's eight MC-130W Combat Spears left the ramp as a "black letter initial". [Read more...]	Squadron continues tradition, honors fallen comrades Mar 02, 2009 - Members from the 1st Special Operations Squadron took off Feb. 26 from Kadena Air Base, Japan, on a MC-130H Combat Talon II to honor fallen brethren that were lost 28 years ago. [Read more...]

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