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61st AS recognized as AMC’s best for 2019
The 61st AS at Little Rock AFB, Arkansas, received C-130J #11-5748 on June 5, 2014. A Little Rock AFB crew ferried the aircraft from the Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co., facility in Marietta, Georgia. [Lockheed-Martin photo]
Jun 01, 2020 - The Green Hornets from the 61st Airlift Squadron were recently awarded the General Joseph Smith Trophy for being recognized as the most outstanding airlift squadron in Air Mobility Command in 2019. [Read more...]
First KC-130J delivered to USMC's reserve squadron at Stewart ANGB
USMC KC-130J #169536 marked in VMGR-452 markings seen taking to the air on a test flight from Lockheeds Marietta facility on May 14, 2020. [Lockheed Martin Photography by David Key]
May 29, 2020 - Lockheed Martin recently delivered the first KC-130J Super Hercules tanker assigned to Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 452 (VMGR-452), the Marine Forces Reserve squadron at Stewart Air National Guard Base, New York. A U.S. Marine Corps crew ferried the aircraft from Lockheed Martin’s facility on May 28 to the aircraft’s new home. [Read more...]
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19th AW, AMC receive final C-130J
USAF C-130J-30 #17-5897 prepares to takeoff from the Lockheed Martin facility in Marietta, Georgia, May 27, 2020. The historic aircraft delivery to LRAFB serves as the final C-130J for the 19th Airlift Wing and Air Mobility Command. [Courtesy photo]
May 28, 2020 - A brand new C-130J Super Hercules (#17-5897) was delivered to Little Rock Air Force Base May 27, marking the last C-130J delivery for the 19th Airlift Wing and Air Mobility Command. [Read more...]
Airmen limit COVID-19 exposure during historic aircraft delivery
39th Rescue Squadron aircrew pose for the traditional crew photo next to MC-130J #17-5892 but with social distancing in mind on April 2, 2020 at Patrick AFB, Florida. (courtesy photo by Gwen Kurzen)
Apr 04, 2020 - The 39th Rescue Squadron took possession of their first, brand new HC-130J Combat King II aircraft April 2 when 920th Rescue Wing maintenance and aircrew brought the aircraft home to Patrick Air Force Base, Florida, while making history in their efforts. [Read more...]
Lockheed Martin delivers the AFRC’s first HC-130J Combat King II
AFRC HC-130J #17-5892 first Combat King II takes flight from Lockheed Martin's Marietta, Georgia, production facility heading to the 920th RQW at Patrick AFB. [Lockheed Martin photo by Amanda Harwell].
Apr 02, 2020 - Lockheed Martin delivered the U.S. Air Force Reserve’s first HC-130J Combat King II to a crew from the 920th Rescue Wing (RQW) from Patrick Air Force Base, Florida. This HC-130J will be operated by the 39th Rescue Squadron (RQS), which is part of the 920th RQW. [Read more...]
First Hercules flight from Australia to Antarctic ice runway
RAAF C-130J crew and Wilkins Aerodrome staff. [Photo Nick Watt]
Mar 02, 2020 - A newly modified Hercules aircraft has landed at Australia’s glacial runway, Wilkins Aerodrome, marking one of its longest ever flights. [Read more...]
ATSB releases C-130 air tanker accident preliminary report
The tail of EC-130 #N134CG which crashed on Thursday lies amid debris in southern NSW. [Photo credit NSW Police]
Feb 28, 2020 - The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has released their preliminary report on the crash of the Coulson Aviation EC-130Q, registered N134CG which was contracted to the New South Wales Rural Fire Service to support airdrops of fire retardant for the local bush fires. [Read more...]
Compass Call: The first's final flight
USAF EC-130H #73-1587 Compass Call from 41 ECS sits on the flight line at Davis-Monthan AFB, January. 15, 2020. This EC-130H,was retired from the fleet following its final flight after 37 years of conducting the Compass Callmission. [USAF photo by SrA Christina Rios]
Feb 11, 2020 - On March 19, 1982, the first specially modified EC-130H “Compass Call” aircraft, tail number 1587, arrived at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona. On January 15, 2020, the aircraft made its final flight over the skies of Arizona. [Read more...]
Lockheed Martin delivers second KC-130J to France’s Armée de l'Air
French Air Force KC-130J #61-PR from ET 02.061 is seen taking to flight on November 26, 2019. [Lockheed Martin Photo by David Key]
Feb 07, 2020 - Lockheed Martin delivered the second of two KC-130J Super Hercules aerial refuelers to representatives from France’s Armée de l'Air on February 4, at the company’s Aeronautics facility in Marietta, Georgia. [Read more...]
C-130 firefighting aircraft crashes in Australia
Coulson Flying Tankers #N130CG is seen powering up on the ramp at Sacramento McClellan Airport on April 20, 2019. Note new paint scheme being used by Coulson. [Photo by TSTP350]
Jan 22, 2020 - An EC-130 firefighting aircraft from Coulson Aviation has crashed in the Monaro Area in Australian state of New South Wales while combating forest fires, killing three crew members. [Read more...]
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