Hercules at Biggin Hill

[SLF-Flyer]

A Hercules was seen landing at Biggin today (30th April) at 10:30 local time.

Any one got any information on this flight.

[KERDUNKER]

Saw it depart whilst driving past, not C130 only had two engines and a lot more recent design.

[aviate1138]

Was it one of these?

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn77/aviate1138/Picture8-1.jpg

http://i301.photobucket.com/albums/nn77/aviate1138/Picture4-3.jpg

It should be noted that the C-27J is currently under evaluation by the Czech Air Force. The twin-engine Spartan or “Baby Herc” has extensive commonality with C-130J Hercules avionics, engines, and structures, and 32 have been ordered by the Air Forces of Italy, Greece and Bulgaria. the aircraft is also is currently under evaluation by the United States for the JCA (Joint Cargo Aircraft) program.

[KERDUNKER]

looks very close to it though I could have sworn that it had some sort of winglet........... though was a very brief sighting.

[ATCO Two]

I think you will find that it was a CASA C-295M of the Polish Air Force.

[SLF-Flyer]

Sorry I did not get a good view, so I am unable to say how many props it had.

What I can say is, when it taxied I could hear it from 3 miles away. The wind must have been good for 21 that day.

[Daft Wader]

Believe it was a Polish Casa , think they use them to take their " Naughty Citezens " home , they are quite regular movements

May the Farce be with you

Daft Wader

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