C-130A?
I briefly saw a report on channel 9 (Australia) news tonight with footage of a ramp ceremony in Afghanistan following the sad loss of more Aussie troops and noticed something rather perculiar. Show from behind, the C-130 waiting to take home the remains appear to be fitted with 3 bladed propellers!
If i am not mistaken, this would make it an A model herc. I did a quick google search and the only recent reports of an operational A in all over grey paint with 3 blades is registered N131EC belongs to a company called Cherry Air Aviation. A page showing registration details of this company shows they have some interest in ad-hoc airlift work and "ambulatory services", but there was no official webpage.
Can anybody confirm any C130As are still flying with original 3 blade props?
Also, can anybody point me towards where i can get more info on Cherry Air Aviation?