C130K Out Of Service Party 8th November 2013 RAF Brize Norton
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I am pretty sure that Snoopy, a modified Mk1 K went to the Dutch Air Force. Had fewer hours than most other frames, so may still be flying?
Already booked my hols along with another old Herc Nav. Would love to have attended.
Already booked my hols along with another old Herc Nav. Would love to have attended.
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Snoopy (XV208) went back to Marshalls where it became the test bed for the A400M engine.
Photos: Lockheed C-130K Hercules W2 (L-382) Aircraft Pictures | Airliners.net
Last time I looked it was sitting rather forlornly, sans engine, at Cambridge.
Photos: Lockheed C-130K Hercules W2 (L-382) Aircraft Pictures | Airliners.net
Last time I looked it was sitting rather forlornly, sans engine, at Cambridge.
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thanks for that, thats interesting.
Puts a lie to the statement made at the time of the conversion that the changes were irreversable due to the mods made to the rear ramp door and its mountings.
thanks for that, thats interesting.
Puts a lie to the statement made at the time of the conversion that the changes were irreversable due to the mods made to the rear ramp door and its mountings.
gnome fiddler,
yes one went to Sri Lanka. You can just imagine the advert.
For sale C130K, one titled lady owner, several careful drivers and full service history !
The mods to the cargo door where the hose and drogue exited were fairly straightforward to reverse with a bit of metal bashing.
yes one went to Sri Lanka. You can just imagine the advert.
For sale C130K, one titled lady owner, several careful drivers and full service history !
The mods to the cargo door where the hose and drogue exited were fairly straightforward to reverse with a bit of metal bashing.
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You can't please everybody!
Those wanting to be there to celebrate the Mighty K's existence will be there regardless. We hope to see you on the 8th with a full glass and a tale or two.
M@@se - it's an outdoor event, feel free to bring a Druids hat.
Those wanting to be there to celebrate the Mighty K's existence will be there regardless. We hope to see you on the 8th with a full glass and a tale or two.
M@@se - it's an outdoor event, feel free to bring a Druids hat.
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XV208 'Snoopy'
Sorry to say XV208 'Snnopy' was converted back to standard C130 config and was the trials aircraft for the A400M prop and now sits with a number of RAF C130K's at Cambridge with all engines missing and the rudder missing :-(
Lets Party !
The RAF Lyneham OM15 Trolley Formation Team (1974 - 1980) will re-form for the C130K party ! so watch this space
Lets Party !
The RAF Lyneham OM15 Trolley Formation Team (1974 - 1980) will re-form for the C130K party ! so watch this space
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The whole evening will be covered by the Brize MCO and any photographs will hopefully find their way onto here and the Facebook page after the event.
The stage and tents for the numerous bars will be located outside the front of the Sqn building, bldg 60 at Brize opposite the VC10 sim building.
The stage and tents for the numerous bars will be located outside the front of the Sqn building, bldg 60 at Brize opposite the VC10 sim building.
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Hercules delivery - British Pathe
Could we get a movie made to see the passing out of the C-130 see HERCULES FOR RAF - British Pathé
Or could we get another along the lines of the LXX movie ( mine was destroyed - honest - or - maybe somewhere in the loft - reminder to myself I must find it)
Or could we get another along the lines of the LXX movie ( mine was destroyed - honest - or - maybe somewhere in the loft - reminder to myself I must find it)
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Who's going? Will it be an early 'Guinness and mince pies' minus the mince pies? Will Brize cope with an outbreak of morale/esprit de corps? I should be flying in to Brize that evening, so should I night-stop or press on to my final destination?
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Contacted Control of Entry with names they didnt seem to know much about it asking for Sponsor etc. I am sure it will all be fine......
Wouldn't be appropriate to post either here, obviously.
Will Brize cope with an outbreak of morale/esprit de corps?
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As a matter of interest, did anyone manage to log all 66 Ks?
If so it would have had to been one of us old farts who were around before the first loss of an airframe at Fairford in '69.
My money would have been on my old mate wee George Brown ( RIP ), possibly J.. O......d or A..... C.....n?
If so it would have had to been one of us old farts who were around before the first loss of an airframe at Fairford in '69.
My money would have been on my old mate wee George Brown ( RIP ), possibly J.. O......d or A..... C.....n?
GF wrote
Sri Lanka still operate it. The K will be around for a while in foreign service. Austria, Mexico and Sri Lanka operate ex-RAF examples.
Sri Lankan C-130K (Ex-XV213)
Photos: Lockheed C-130K Hercules (L-382) Aircraft Pictures | Airliners.net
Marshall Aerospace begins upgrade of Austrian Air Force's first C-130K - Airforce Technology
Austrian C-130K (Ex-XV292)
Photos: Lockheed C-130K Hercules (L-382) Aircraft Pictures | Airliners.net
Mexican C-130K (Ex-XV222)
Photos: Lockheed C-130K Hercules (L-382) Aircraft Pictures | Airliners.net
Demobbed - Out of Service British Military Aircraft
Didn't at least one of them go to Sri Lanka?
Sri Lankan C-130K (Ex-XV213)
Photos: Lockheed C-130K Hercules (L-382) Aircraft Pictures | Airliners.net
Marshall Aerospace begins upgrade of Austrian Air Force's first C-130K - Airforce Technology
Austrian C-130K (Ex-XV292)
Photos: Lockheed C-130K Hercules (L-382) Aircraft Pictures | Airliners.net
Mexican C-130K (Ex-XV222)
Photos: Lockheed C-130K Hercules (L-382) Aircraft Pictures | Airliners.net
Demobbed - Out of Service British Military Aircraft
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XV222 to Mexican AF
Mexican C-130K (Ex-XV222)
I'll wager the ferry crew had a good few nights out when trying to get Albert all the way to Mexico!
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You can see some of the retired Hecs in the background shots of the Lynx, F4, Seaking auctions that are coming up, see
Sale Stock | Malcolm Harrison Auctions
Sale Stock | Malcolm Harrison Auctions
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Worth a bump.
Tomorrow is the last day to get your names on ze list, vich vill be examined, giving you unescorted access to the Klassic Farewell party.
Also a reminder from the FB page:
Tomorrow is the last day to get your names on ze list, vich vill be examined, giving you unescorted access to the Klassic Farewell party.
Also a reminder from the FB page:
Ladies, gents. As this is a CLOSED Facebook invite, please let your Ascoteer buddies know of this event. This page will continue to update you with news and confirmations as time goes on, should anyone wish to join the 'group' drop me a PM. Many thanks, Ernie.