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Yokota receives final C-130Js from Lockheed Martin
May 1, 2018 (by
Stephane Stinn) -
Lockheed Martin recently delivered the final two C-130J-30 Super Hercules airlifters (#16-5841 & #16-5843) assigned to the U.S. Air Force installation at Yokota Air Base, Japan.
These C-130J-30s are flown by 36th Airlift Squadron crews at Yokota, and the new aircraft recapitalize the unit’s older C-130H fleet. The C-130Js are used to support critical peacekeeping and contingency operations in the Western Pacific region, including cargo delivery, troop transport, airdrop and aeromedical missions. The 36th AS — known as the “Eagle Airlifters” — is one of several flying squadrons under the 374th Airlift Wing.
Lockheed Martin delivered nine C-130J-30s to Yokota, which is operating 14 Super Hercules in total. Yokota received its other C-130Js from other U.S. Air Force operators through a fleet rebalancing initiative.
The C-130J is defined by its versatility. To date, the C-130J supports 17 different mission configurations to include transport (military and commercial), firefighting, search and rescue, Special Operations, weather reconnaissance, and aerial refueling.
USAF C-130J-30 #16-5841 touches down at Yokota AB, April 27, 2018. This is the Fourteenth C-130J delivered to Yokota from Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company. Yokota received its 13th and 14th Super Hercules to complete its C-130J fleet. [USAF photo by Yasuo Osakabe]
Lockheed Martin delivered nine C-130J-30s to Yokota, which is operating 14 Super Hercules in total. Yokota received its other C-130Js from other U.S. Air Force operators through a fleet rebalancing initiative.
The C-130J is defined by its versatility. To date, the C-130J supports 17 different mission configurations to include transport (military and commercial), firefighting, search and rescue, Special Operations, weather reconnaissance, and aerial refueling.
Courtesy of Lockheed Martin Corporation
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MSgt. Darl Parvin Jr., 374th AMXS section chief, marshals C-130J-30 #16-5843 at Yokota AB, April 21, 2018. Yokota has received its twelfth C-130J from Lockheed Matin Aeronautics Company, Ga., as part of fleet-wide redistribution of assets set in motion by Air Mobility Command. [USAF photo by Yasuo Osakabe]
USAF C-130J-30 #06-8610 lands at Yokota Air Base, Japan, April 27, 2018. This is the thirteenth C-130J delivered to Yokota from Ramstein AB. Yokota received its 13th and 14th Super Hercules to complete its C-130J fleet. [USAF photo by Yasuo Osakabe]
USAF C-130J-30 #16-5843 on its delivery flight to the 36th AS departs for Yokota AB on April 12, 2018. [Lockheed Martin photo by David Key]