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First new AC-130J Gunship in production
The first MC-130J Commando II 10-5714 as seen on the production line during 2012. Was incorrectly stated as being serial 09-5714 early on. [Lockheed Martin photo]
Jul 23, 2012 - The first MC-130J Commando II that will be converted to become an AC-130J Gunship is being built at the Lockheed Martin. [Read more...]
Talon makes final flight to Cannon
MC-130E Combat Talon I #64-0523 sits on the flightline during an aircraft retirement ceremony at Cannon AFB, on June 22, 2012. This particular Talon I was the lead aircraft that performed a Prisoner of War extraction in North Vietnam called the Son Tay Raid in 1970. [USAF photo by A1C Alexxis Pons Abascal]
Jun 25, 2012 - The 27th Special Operations Wing held an aircraft retirement ceremony on the flightline at Cannon Air Force Base, N.M., on June 22. [Read more...]
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"Son Tay" Talon flies into history
Aircraft 64-0523 "Godfather" lifts off for its final flight on June 22, 2013 at Duke Field, Fla. The final flight will land at Cannon AFB, where 0523 will become a static display at the base’s airpark. The aircraft has the distinction of leading the Air Force’s assault force during the Son Tay Raid to rescue prisoners of war in Vietnam in 1970. [USAF photo by TSgt. Samuel King Jr.]
Jun 25, 2012 - After more than 23,500 hours of flight and approximately 47 years in service, the MC-130E Combat Talon I known as the "Godfather" left the ground here for the last time June 22 for its ultimate mission. [Read more...]
Legacy aircraft, last of its kind, honored at the Rock
C-130E #61-2358 takes off from the base flight line for the last time, May 1, 2012, at Little Rock AFB. [USAF photo by TSgt. Chad Chisholm]
May 01, 2012 - The propeller blades were cycling in synchronization as the dedicated crew chief stood in front of the nose of the aircraft, rubbing it in cyclical fashion, jocularly encouraging the blades to keep turning. As the crew chiefs backed off and gave the "thumbs up" to the aircrew, the C-130E began to taxi down the runway on the flight line at Little Rock Air Force base, Ark., and took off to the sky. C-130s soaring through the air is a common sight for citizens of the base and its surrounding area, but this was anything but a common flight. [Read more...]
MC-130J name change promotes modern missions, preserves heritage
USAF MC-130J Combat Shadow II #09-6207 is marshalled into place at Cannon AFB, September 29, 2011. The MC-130J is the newest variant of the C-130J Super Hercules four-engine turboprop aircraft. [USAF photo by A1C Xavier Lockley]
Mar 15, 2012 - Officials announced March 9, 2012 a popular name change for the MC130-J that honors the Air Commando legacy and capitalizes on the versatility of the aircraft. [Read more...]
250th C-130J Super Hercules built at the Lockheed Martin facility delivered to Dyess AFB, Texas
USAF C-130J #08-5684 for a Dyess AFB delivery by Maj Gen Reed on Feb 16, 2012 at Marietta, Georgia. Noteworthy is that this was the 250th C-130J built. [Lockheed Martin photo by Thinh D. Nguyen]
Feb 16, 2012 - The 15th C-130J delivered to the 317th Airlift Group at Dyess AFB since 2010, Dyess AFB will have the distinction of being home to the largest C-130J fleet in the world when it receives its 28th Super Hercules aircraft in 2013. [Read more...]
First C-130J Delivered directly to a Dyess AFB, Texas Squadron.
USAF C-130J 08-5685 being delivered to Dyess AFB, Texas on February 9, 2012 from Marietta, Georgia. [Lockheed Martin photo by Todd R. McQueen]
Feb 09, 2012 - Lockheed Martin delivered the first C-130J Super Hercules for the 39th Airlift Squadron at Dyess AFB, Texas on Feb. 9, 2012. [Read more...]
C-130 Number 2400 Delivered
USAF MC-130J c/n 5680 serial 08-6201 is the 2400th C-130 Delivered. Location is Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company in Marietta, Georgia. [Lockheed Martin Photography by Todd R. McQueen]
Jan 30, 2012 - A historic milestone with the delivery of its 2400th aircraft. [Read more...]
9th SOS return brings an era to a close
USAF MC-130P Combat Shadow #69-5819 taxis after landing on Eglin AFB, January 6, 2012. Hurlburt Field assets returned home following the completion of Operation New Dawn and the subsequent withdrawal of U.S. forces by December 31, 2011. Hurlburt Field assets have been deployed in support of OIF and New Dawn since 2003. [USAF photo by A1C Christopher Williams]
Jan 06, 2012 - The 1st Special Operations Wing welcomed home the final C-130 assets supporting Operation New Dawn from Iraq, January 6, 2012. [Read more...]
Lockheed delivers first HC-130J Combat King II to the AETC.
First USAF HC-130J Combat King II #09-0109 being delivered to AETC at Kirkland AFB, New Mexico on September 28, 2011. [USAF photo]
Sep 28, 2011 - Lockheed today delivered the first HC-130J Combat King II, aircraft number 09-0109 to the USAF’s Air Education and Training Command (AETC). [Read more...]
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