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3rd Nov 2022, 22:35

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Going Boeing

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Originally Posted by Herod

The RAF have a few C-130s for sale. https://assets.publishing.service.go...ochure_34_.pdf

Reading the brochure, I think the RAF should keep them, but then, as an ageing Hercules pilot, what would I know?

I believe that there is a strong push within the RAF to retain their C130-J’s to avoid a capability gap but, if that is not successful and they are sold, then it would make sense for the RAAF to acquire a number of them to start the increase in numbers of aircrew & maintenance personnel prior to the introduction of the 24-30 new aircraft. The RAF aircraft are a bit younger but I don’t know if they have been kept as up to date as the RAAF C130J’s - the RAF didn’t do a good job of keeping the E3’s upgraded.

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