Lineslime..
it was the door frame protector for the left side of the door as you look out .... it was in the process of being fitted to the frame when it "slipped" from the grasp of the person fitting it...
on topic of Q personnel..i had similar experience on det in Aviano...dont recall any of the guys there being Q'd on C130...thank heavens for GE's... esp when i had to load pallets and needed the chox postioning correctly to ensure no damage to nose bay..