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C-130s fly first mission into renovated airfield in Iraq

A USAF C-130J Super Hercules waits to unload logistical supplies in support of the fight for Mosul at Qayyarah West airfield, Iraq on October 22, 2016. This is the second aircraft to land there following completion of repairs to the runway after Da’esh damaged it in an attempt to disrupt Iraqi Security forces from gaining control of the area. [U.S. Army photo by Spc. Christopher Brecht]

Oct 24, 2016 - The 737th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron flew two C-130J Super Hercules aircraft into Qayyarah West Airfield, Iraq, October 21, 2016, the first coalition aircraft to land on the airfield since the start of Operation Inherent Resolve. [Read more...]

US Air Force helps Iraq develop airdrop capability

Loadmasters from the Iraqi air force release bundles of food and water from the back of an Iraqi C-130J Super Hercules on August 30, 2014. The Iraqi air force dropped five bundles of food and water to citizens in Amirli, Iraq after working alongside pilots and loadmasters from the United States Air Force’s 737th EAS. This mission was the first successful humanitarian aid airdrop conducted solely by the Iraqi air force. [USAF photo by SSgt. Jeremy Bowcock]

Dec 10, 2014 - For the last several months, members of the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing have worked with Iraqi forces to help develop and refine Iraq’s airdrop capability. [Read more...]

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$800 million sustainment deal for Iraq's fleet of C-130s

Iraqi Air Force C-130J YI-308 c/n 5721. [Lockheed Martin photo by John Rossino]

Nov 26, 2014 - The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to Iraq for C-130E/J sustainment and associated equipment, parts, training and logistical support for an estimated cost of $800million. [Read more...]

Iraq to take delivery of final three C-130Js

Iraqi Air Force C-130J YI-308 c/n 5721. [Lockheed Martin photo by John Rossino]

Apr 29, 2013 - The Iraqi Air Force (IQAF) is set to receive its final three C-130J Super Hercules airlifters. Aircraft number 5721 was the first of these aircraft to be ferried from Lockheed Martin's production facility in Marietta, Ga., on April 23, 2013. All three C-130Js were ferried to U.S. Air Force bases prior to delivery to the IQAF. [Read more...]

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