The Workhorse Of The U.S. Air Force
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I took a hop in one of those from Offutt AFB to Oahu. Had to sit in a webbed seat and froze my butt off. But for free? Well worth it!
Nice shot.
Nice shot.
Jun 6, 2018 22:51:34 #
Charlie'smom wrote:
I took a hop in one of those from Offutt AFB to Oahu. Had to sit in a webbed seat and froze my butt off. But for free? Well worth it!
Nice shot.
Nice shot.
Thank you very much, Charlie'smom; that was quite the ride.
Jun 7, 2018 02:13:25 #
Jun 7, 2018 06:00:18 #
Rob48 wrote:
the Lockheed C-130 Hercules
Rob, I totally agree. The history of this aircraft is amazing.
Greg
Jun 7, 2018 06:14:26 #
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Jun 7, 2018 08:37:40 #
Rob48 wrote:
the Lockheed C-130 Hercules
Very, very nice Rob, great composition and such a clean bird....they must have just recently washed it...
And yes its truly a work horse and with new USAF contracts, its scheduled to be in service for an amazingly......100 years
Jun 7, 2018 09:22:27 #
I was privileged to fly several models of the C-130 Hercules during my U.S.Air Force career (tactical airlift version, the rescue version and special operations version). In the latter two, we were able to refuel helicopters while airborne. None were designed for passenger comfort. Ear plugs or ear muffs we always a good idea. Sometimes a blanket helped. There was no "indoor plumbing" in any of the models that I flew, so it was smart to plan ahead! The new "J-model C-130" does have rest room facilities (the main reason is because there are so many female crew members now---thanks ladies).
Jun 7, 2018 12:36:00 #
Jun 7, 2018 15:02:36 #
rmorrison1116 wrote:
Nice photo...
Thank you very much, rmorrison; I appreciate it.
Jun 7, 2018 15:23:02 #
I got to fly on one those several times. Always one of my favorite aircraft.
Jun 7, 2018 15:25:24 #
CLF wrote:
Rob, I totally agree. The history of this aircraft is amazing.
Greg
Greg
Thank you very much, Greg; the AC-130 Spectre gunship is a monster.
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