farsouth,
Here's a video of the C130 crash landing in question:
http://www.theaviationzone.com/media...ible_sport.mpg
The accident occured in 1980:
http://aviation-safety.net/database/1980/801029-0.htm
Three aircraft were involved in modification/testing:
Credible Sport Phase I: modified to YMC-130H configuration, Lockheed Model 382-41C, #4658, A.F. Serial Number 74-1683, Airframe #1, Assigned to the 463 Tactical Air Wing Oct 1977 to Sept 1980. Modified to a YMC-130H configuration for a rescue operation in Iran. With a C-141 in-flight refueling pod, DC-130 type radome. 30 Rockets total (ASROC engines provided by the Navy) pointing forward and downward on the forward and rear fuselage. This was the first airframe modified. It was tested at Duke field Eglin AFB. It flew approximately 4 test flights there. This airplane crashed at a demonstration on Oct 29, 1980. The airframe was buried at Duke field Eglin AFB after the crash.
Credible Sport Phase II: modified to YMC-130H configuration, Lockheed Model 382-41C, #4669, A.F. Serial Number 74-1686, Airframe #2, Assigned to the 463 TAW September 1976 to 1980. Modified to YMC-130H, 4950 Tactical Air Wing November 1982 to October 1987. Modified for a rescue operation in Iran. Modified same as 74-1683. This airframe was used for experimental testing purposes at Warner Robins AFB. These test provided the foundation and prototype testing for the Combat Talon II aircraft. This airframe was de-modified and given to the Warner Robins museum in March 1988.
Credible Sport Phase III: modified to YMC-130H configuration, Lockheed Model 382-41C, #4667, A.F. Serial Number 74-2065; Airframe #3 was assigned to the 463 TAW Oct 1977 to Sept 1980. This airframe was never completely modified to YMC-130H configuration and was used as a test platform for form fit and function of parts. The Rockets were never fitted. This airframe was de-modified in November 1984 at Lockheed Ontario. Painted in lizard camouflage scheme February 1988. Oct. 1991 assigned to the 773AS to present day.
http://www.netwrx1.com/skunk-works/v08.n097