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Philipines would like to acquire new C-130s
Nov 26, 2013 - In the aftermath of Super Typhoon Yolanda, the Department of National Defense is eying the acquisition of additional C-130 cargo planes – the workhorse in the relief effort. [Read more...]
Yokota Airmen Showcase Low-Cost, Low Altitude Airdrop at Cope South 14
Nov 15, 2013 - U.S. Airmen from Yokota Air Base, Japan, demonstrated Low-Cost, Low Altitude airdrop techniques to Bangladeshi Airmen, during a subject-matter expert exchange at Bangabandhu Air Base, Bangladesh, Nov. 9 through 13, 2013. [Read more...]
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Flying Yankees celebrate aircraft roll out
Nov 02, 2013 - The 103rd Airlift Wing celebrated the arrival of the first out of eight C-130H aircraft expected to be assigned to the unit during a formal ceremony on Oct. 5, 2013, despite complications and logistical consequences presented by the 16-day federal government shutdown. [Read more...]
Afghan C-130 takes off to a great start
Oct 24, 2013 - Just one day after receiving two C-130H aircraft, the Afghan Air Force, alongside NATO Air Training Command-Afghanistan advisors, conducted the first mission in the new planes October 10. [Read more...]
Afghan pilots reach new heights with C-130
Oct 24, 2013 - Team Little Rock Airmen, at home and downrange, are playing an integral role in standing up the Afghanistan Air Force's C-130 capabilities. [Read more...]
Saudi Arabia orders two KC-130J refueling tankers
Oct 21, 2013 - Lockheed Martin has entered into an agreement with the U.S. Government for the Foreign Military Sale of the first two of 25 potential C-130J Super Hercules airlifters for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Specifically, this contract action is for the purchase of two KC-130J refueling tankers. [Read more...]
Hercules C-130 handover ceremony
Sep 19, 2013 - The Royal Air Force Museum Cosford has taken delivery of former RAF Lockheed C-130 Hercules #XV202 in the presence of Air Marshal Baz North of the Royal Air Force, Air Vice Marshal Ian Corbitt (Rt’d), Sir Michael Marshall, Chairman of Marshalls and former Hercules airmen. [Read more...]
Afghans to receive first C-130 aircraft from US Air Force
Sep 18, 2013 - After nearly a year of relying on helicopters for the bulk of its air cargo transportation, the Afghan Air Force will receive its first C-130H Hercules transports early next month. [Read more...]
17th SOS retires first Combat Shadow in Pacific
Jul 25, 2013 - A crew from the 17th Special Operations Squadron began the final flight of MC-130P Combat Shadow, tail #69-5825, July 18 from Kadena Air Base to Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz. [Read more...]
Israel receives first C-130J ‘Shimshon’
Jun 26, 2013 - The State of Israel’s accepted its first C-130J Super Hercules airlifter during a ceremony today at the Lockheed Martin production facility here. This is first of three C-130Js currently on order for the Israeli Air Force (IAF), which has operated legacy C-130s since 1971. [Read more...]
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