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Napisano: 17 Avg 2011 0:46
Oman
Dopuna: 25 Avg 2011 0:28
Citat:A C-130E Hercules that saw one of the greatest feats of airmanship during the Vietnam War was retired at the National Museum of the US Air Force at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio, on 18 August 2011. During an ammunition delivery mission to An Loc, South Vietnam, on 15 April 1972, the aircraft (Air Force serial number 62-1787) was severely damaged by ground fire. The loadmaster, SSgt. Charlie Shaub, jettisoned the burning cargo and extinguished a fire. The pilot, Capt. William Caldwell, flew the aircraft and landed on two engines. Both crewmembers were awarded the Air Force Cross for their actions. The C-130 was last assigned to the 189th Airlift Wing, the Arkansas Air National Guard unit at Little Rock AFB.
AF.MIL
Dopuna: 08 Sep 2011 23:21
VS Indije isporucen peti primerak C-130J Super Hercules
Citat:The fifth of six C-130J Super Hercules transports on order for the Indian Air Force departed the Lockheed Martin facility in Marietta, Georgia, on 1 September 2011. The crew flew the aircraft to Hindon AFS, near Delhi, where it will be assigned to the recently established 77 Squadron. The IAF’s C-130J Super Hercules are primarily designed to support India’s Special Operations requirement. Equipped with an infrared detection set, the crew can perform precision low-level flying, airdrops, and landings in blackout conditions. The aircraft also is equipped with self-protection systems and a refueling probe for extended range operations. This aircraft is also the fifth to be delivered ahead of schedule. India’s sixth C-130J is scheduled to be delivered in October.
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