USAF C-130H #89-1187 from 328 AS showing damage sustained after mid air collision with US Army RQ-7 Shadow UAV while landing at a FOB in Afghanistan. [Photographer unknown]
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C-130 #89-187
Flew through a US Army RQ-7 Shadow UAV orbiting near an airbase in Afghanistan operating at a FOB and the Reserve C-130 was on final approach to the airfield. A ruptured wing fuel tank and there may have done damage to the spar and wing box. Early reports are multiple errors including the RQ-7 not squawking. Aircraft was eventually repaired. If you know the first flight date and/or return to service date, please notify C-130.net.
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