Title: AC 130H Spectre: The Final Chapter Post by: PirateVOL on December 09, 2013, 03:07:02 EST http://www.youtube.com/v/XRsYDYnv1rg#t=241
They are, in reality, E model (1969) C-130s. They got upgraded to H model designation at some point but the basic systems are still E model systems. However, they can still put a 105 round up a gnat's ass, with room to spare. :nod: :wink: :bow: I spent a large part of my life flying on, modifying (at about the :30 and :35 second mark you can see the front eyes of and at the 2:02 minute mark, in the upper right, you can see the edge of my latest toy), testing and maintaining these old birds. It will be a sad day when they are retired ... :patriot: Title: Re: AC 130H Spectre: The Final Chapter Post by: Tnphil on December 09, 2013, 05:14:01 EST When I was stationed in Okinawa we use to hop C-130 flights over to the Philippines for a little R&R.....and some other things. :thumbup:
I was in a Navy P-3 squadron stationed at Kadena AFB. Title: Re: AC 130H Spectre: The Final Chapter Post by: Navol on December 09, 2013, 07:56:11 EST When I was stationed in Okinawa we use to hop C-130 flights over to the Philippines for a little R&R.....and some other things. :thumbup: I was in a Navy P-3 squadron stationed at Kadena AFB. I was once in the Philippines on a "Space A" ticket over the holiday season; I had an early Julian date, so we managed to get on a C-130 headed back to Okinawa, leaving a mob of similar travelers behind. When we got to Okinawa, they were all waiting on us! A C-141 availability opened up just after we left Clark, and they all got on that bird and passed us up. :violin: Title: Re: AC 130H Spectre: The Final Chapter Post by: volsboy on December 09, 2013, 08:07:18 EST An amazing aircraft. I have seen the Spectre in action. It is an awe inspiring site. But not for the bad guys.
Title: Re: AC 130H Spectre: The Final Chapter Post by: Tnphil on December 09, 2013, 08:17:52 EST I was once in the Philippines on a "Space A" ticket over the holiday season; I had an early Julian date, so we managed to get on a C-130 headed back to Okinawa, leaving a mob of similar travelers behind. When we got to Okinawa, they were all waiting on us! A C-140 availability opened up just after we left Clark, and they all got on that bird and passed us up. :violin: I flew on C-141's all over the world courtesy of the U.S. Air Force....One fine flying aircraft. Title: Re: AC 130H Spectre: The Final Chapter Post by: PirateVOL on December 09, 2013, 09:18:50 EST I flew on C-141's all over the world courtesy of the U.S. Air Force....One fine flying aircraft. as long as the underfloor heat was working ...Title: Re: AC 130H Spectre: The Final Chapter Post by: Navol on December 09, 2013, 09:37:10 EST as long as the underfloor heat was working ... Roger that; I then flew all the way from Okinawa to Tokyo on a frosty C-141 holding my feet up off the cabin floor! :rant: :violin: Title: Re: AC 130H Spectre: The Final Chapter Post by: FLVOL on December 09, 2013, 10:37:29 EST I have some videos we shot with helmet cams about this time last year I will send you. Some A10 stuff as well if you are interested. good stuff......
Title: Re: AC 130H Spectre: The Final Chapter Post by: Black Diamond Vol on December 10, 2013, 03:18:00 EST So I guess they're turning it all over to the U's, right (at least until they figure out how to mount a 105 on a drone)?
Title: Re: AC 130H Spectre: The Final Chapter Post by: PirateVOL on December 10, 2013, 03:30:29 EST So I guess they're turning it all over to the U's, right (at least until they figure out how to mount a 105 on a drone)? The U-Boats will carry the heavy load.In the short term, the AC-130Ws (H2 slicks that were originally modified to be semi-Talons, that were then modified with a precision strike capability). In the long term, AC-130Js. At least initially the intent is to cross deck the precision strike across to the Js. http://www.af.mil/AboutUs/FactSheets/Display/tabid/224/Article/104485/ac-130w-stinger-ii.aspx (http://www.af.mil/AboutUs/FactSheets/Display/tabid/224/Article/104485/ac-130w-stinger-ii.aspx) http://www.afsoc.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123331866 (http://www.afsoc.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123331866) AFSOC is recappitalizing to more or less an all C-130J fleet (except for the U-Boats). Title: Re: AC 130H Spectre: The Final Chapter Post by: volmeister on December 10, 2013, 03:27:59 EST Me and my family flew from McGuire AFB to Torrejon AFB in Madrid back in the early 60's on a C-130. Took about 16 hours with a stop to refuel in the Azore Islands.
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