USMC KC-130 down in Mississippi

[FOG]

Thaihawk,

I did a quick look through my records on the MIR endorsement chain (USN to USMC back to USN) and didn’t see a copy of the BUNO. Obviously didn’t keep a copy of the MIR.

All KC-130s were retro-fitted with foam in all tanks except the fuselage in the 2004-2006 time frame.

Talked to a retired FE who is now a Lockheed tech-rep. Late 90s -252 ( Cherry Point) almost lost an aircraft on takeoff when a bleed air duct blew out on take off just missing the inboard port fuel tank by inches. Not even “C” level damage but resulted in replacing all KC-130 F&R bleed air ducts. Not sure if the Ts had their ducts replaced as they were newer acft. and a different pot of money.

S/F, FOG