The last test container bundle in a string of seven bundles exits a C-130J during a High Speed Container Delivery System test June 22. HSCDS testing began in June and involves the 418th FLTS conducting the tests with the assistance from the 412th Operations Support Squadron Developmental Airdrop Rigging Shop and the U.S. Army Natick Soldier Research, Engineering and Development Center. [USAF photo by Bobbi Zapka]
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News: 418th FLTS takes testing new C-130 airdrop system to whole new level [2012-08-01]
What was initially known as the most commonly used airdrop method for the aerial insertion of supplies for military and contingency operations called the Container Delivery System, the 418th Flight Test Squadron and the C-130 Flight Test Team at Edwards is taking that same airdrop method and testing it at a whole new level and speed.
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