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PACAF and AMC Provide Airlift for Vigilant Ace 18
Airmen unload cargo from C-130J #06-4633 from 36 AS in preparation for exercise Vigilant Ace 18 on December 1, 2017, at Gwangju Airbase, Republic of Korea. [USAF photo by SrA Donald Hudson]
Dec 06, 2017 - In preparation for exercise Vigilant Ace 18, three U.S. Air Force Bases: Yokota Air Base, Japan, Dyess AFB, TX, and Little Rock AFB, AR, came together to provide airlift support for the annual exercise, Vigilant Ace 18. [Read more...]
PAF’s oldest squadron celebrates 75th anniversary
Pakistan Air Force C-130E #14727 from 6 Sqn is seen parked on the ramp at Pardubice Airport, Czech Republic on March 22, 2006. [Photo by Petr Huňáček]
Dec 04, 2017 - The oldest squadron of the Pakistan Air Force, No 6 Squadron, celebrated its 75th anniversary at the PAF Base Nur Khan on Sunday. [Read more...]
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Cannon welcomes Hercule's power
C-130H #82-0056 newly received by 16 SOS sits on the flightline of Cannon AFB, on November 29, 2017. This aircraft will allow higher pilot proficiency at a lower maintenance cost than the current AC-130W Stinger IIs being used. [USAF photo by SSgt. Charles Dickens]
Dec 04, 2017 - A C-130H Hercules aircraft arrived on the flightline of Cannon Air Force Base, New Mexico, on November 29, 2017, with no intention of leaving. The plane is being absorbed into the 16th Special Operations Squadron’s repertoire to more easily manage pilot training proficiencies, in addition to other positives. [Read more...]
Heroic "Spooky 43" aircrew receives the Mackay Trophy
Members of the AC-130U Gunship aircrew known as "Spooky 43," along with Air Force Vice Chief of Staff Gen. Stephen W. Wilson and Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Stephen Wood pose for a group photo in front of the MacKay trophy November 29, 2017, in Arlington, Virginia. The aircrew members recieved the trophy during an awards dinner. [USAF photo by SSgt. Rusty Frank]
Dec 01, 2017 - On November 2, 2016, fourteen AC-130U Gunship crewmembers provided close-air-support to a U.S. Special Forces team and 43 Afghan soldiers near Kunduz, Afghanistan. The crew's persistent fire support, presence of mind and courage during two hours of intense combat ultimately saved 50 lives. [Read more...]
End of an Era - Propulsion Flight closes its doors
The last 374th MXS propulsion flight poses for a photo on November 17, 2017, at Yokota AB, Japan. The 374 MXS propulsion flight at Yokota specialized in C-130H Hercules engines and propeller systems but has shut down as of November 1, 2017, due to the C-130H no longer being stationed at Yokota. [USAF photos by SrA Donald Hudson]
Nov 28, 2017 - When the last C-130H Hercules departed Yokota Air Base, it left like a rock star as a crowd of people cheered and waved. Breaking up the band isn’t easy, especially for the 374th Maintenance Squadron’s aerospace propulsion flight who have closed a nearly seventy year tour. [Read more...]
Little Rock, Royal Canadian Airman: Rigging together solid foundation
A RCAF C-130H tosses out colored banners to gauge wind drift and speed before dropping practice emergency bundles during training at Canadian Forces base Trenton in Ontario on November 6, 2017. The 41st AS, 61st AS and 19th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron Airmen were invited by the RCAF to validate and build U.S.- Canadian tactical airlift inter-operability with expeditionary scenarios. [USAF photo by SSgt Jeremy McGuffin]
Nov 27, 2017 - Little Rock Air Force Base Airmen participated in an exercise with Airman from the Royal Canadian Air Forces base Trenton in Ontario, Canada November 8, 2017. [Read more...]
Guardsmen deploy at home and abroad
CMSgt. Raymond Arnold, 737 EAS flight engineer (left), and Capt. Jonathan Lemley, EAS pilot, initiate preflight preparations on the C-130H Hercules on November 14, 2017, before departing for a mission to an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. [USAF photo by TSgt. Louis Vega]
Nov 24, 2017 - The Wyoming Air National Guard stands faithfully in support of both domestic and federal missions assisting victims in need throughout the world by providing aid when called upon. [Read more...]
CAE USA awarded subcontract to support development of C-130J WST's
The RAF was the launch customer for the C-130J and the team of Lockheed Martin and CAE have supported the RAF’s C-130J Total Training System for over 15 years. [Courtesy of CAE]
Nov 24, 2017 - CAE USA has been awarded subcontracts from Lockheed Martin to support the design, development and manufacture of six C-130J weapon systems trainers (WSTs) for the United States Air Force and Air National Guard. [Read more...]
Diving on Aqaba's new C-130 Hercules wreck
A retired RJAF C-130 which was recently sunk of the shores of Aqaba, Jordan. [Photo by Torbjorn Gylleus]
Nov 23, 2017 - On 16 November, with press and politicians and a brass band in attendance, a C-130 Hercules transport aircraft was sunk just off the shores of Aqaba, Jordan. [Read more...]
Malaysian C-130H belly lands at Labuan Airport
TUDM C-130H-30 #M30-14 made an emergency gear up landing at the Labuan IAP at 5.15pm on November 18, 2017 after circling for six hours to burn off fuel following a landing gear malfunction. [Photo by RMAF]
Nov 18, 2017 - A Royal Malaysian Air Force C-130H belly landed at Labuan Airport at 14:00hrs local time on November 18th after declaring an emergency. [Read more...]
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