Global Aviation Magazine : 60 Years of the Hercules
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No book plans from me chaps ... I barely qualify on a 'Friends and Family' ticket anyway ... I'm just enjoying the banter, stories and history 
Not sure if this has been posted before chaps, but worthy of a rebroadcast;
http://youtu.be/aVjuw3g7jgE
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http://youtu.be/aVjuw3g7jgE
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I too have the Honiara 'tick' including the flyby of the WW2 wrecks. I think I posted a pic of some of them earlier but here is a repeat below. More than one rusting Landing Ship was being used to house chickens.
It was on either Honiara or one of the other small islands that we were refused fuel as they had not been paid by FEAF for the last Herc visit. Our vision of an idyllic enforced stay was shattered when FEAF woke up and wired the money down. We left on schedule the next day.
It was on either Honiara or one of the other small islands that we were refused fuel as they had not been paid by FEAF for the last Herc visit. Our vision of an idyllic enforced stay was shattered when FEAF woke up and wired the money down. We left on schedule the next day.
I wonder how may readers of this thread, like ACW418, have no connection with the 'K' but are enjoying the pics and stories. Would any of you, if there are any, like to take part in a 'show of hands' ?
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I have spent many a long hour en route to a DZ, BAOR, Denmark comes to mind.
I did enjoy the opportunity to visit the FD even though I was a non smoker
The C-130 Hercules in RAF Service - RAF Museum
I did enjoy the opportunity to visit the FD even though I was a non smoker
The C-130 Hercules in RAF Service - RAF Museum
This pic is one of those 'where did the time go ?' moments. AA around the time of my retirement and my grandson. He has just finished his CPL/IR.
Tempus Fugit in reheat !
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can you remember where and when you and the 'K' met ?
can you remember where and when you and the 'K' met ?
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Hamilton, Bermuda. 1977. HM The Queens' Silver Jubilee Tour of the Caribbean. Returning (via Lajes) to the UK with the Royal baggage.
I dossed down on top of the baggage net (on the advice of the Loadie) where, sometime during my zizz, my ear defenders popped off. I was deaf for days.
Good times.
Hamilton, Bermuda. 1977. HM The Queens' Silver Jubilee Tour of the Caribbean. Returning (via Lajes) to the UK with the Royal baggage.
I dossed down on top of the baggage net (on the advice of the Loadie) where, sometime during my zizz, my ear defenders popped off. I was deaf for days.
Good times.
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Cross Threading
I guess folks do a bit of cross threading. - Not the nuts and bolts type Smudge! There is another tread about the Falklands. As a result I have read a number of recently released books. half way through Brown and his South American War. This brings together the Exocet books, Hutchings and others. It names the C130 guys involved in various OPs. I guess some of the names have been changed to protect the "guilty".
Some interesting tales about landing the C130 on a roadway to support the 39 Sqn Canberra that was cancelled. Also support to 51 and the Nimrod operating form San Felix. I must admit I did not know San Felix and Easter Island were two different places. I thought it a bit like the Falklands and Malvinas until Marcantilan put me right.
I have flown with a couple of the named Mikado guys. One shattered my illusions about Val Singleton (of Blue Peter fame) when we were doing some high altitude guided stuff in Arizona. Our Security must have been good because he never told of his past. Others I have spoken to claim to have done this and that but have not been named in the flood of books. I figure it may be a bit like the number who I have spoken to claim to have been on the Iranian Embassy balcony - It would have collapsed under their weight. Some would still have been in Primary School!
At the time I was at Wyton involved in a C130 mod for the theatre which took me to Marshall a couple of times when it was a real hive of activity.
I figure there is still lots of detail to emerge about the C130 masquerading in Chilean markings. I found it odd to read that Hutchins and others did not realise they were flying on an RAF Herc.
Also the French impounding an aircraft in Tahiti on its way to Hawaii was interesting to me. Was this one dressed up in Chilean markings.
Some interesting tales about landing the C130 on a roadway to support the 39 Sqn Canberra that was cancelled. Also support to 51 and the Nimrod operating form San Felix. I must admit I did not know San Felix and Easter Island were two different places. I thought it a bit like the Falklands and Malvinas until Marcantilan put me right.
I have flown with a couple of the named Mikado guys. One shattered my illusions about Val Singleton (of Blue Peter fame) when we were doing some high altitude guided stuff in Arizona. Our Security must have been good because he never told of his past. Others I have spoken to claim to have done this and that but have not been named in the flood of books. I figure it may be a bit like the number who I have spoken to claim to have been on the Iranian Embassy balcony - It would have collapsed under their weight. Some would still have been in Primary School!
At the time I was at Wyton involved in a C130 mod for the theatre which took me to Marshall a couple of times when it was a real hive of activity.
I figure there is still lots of detail to emerge about the C130 masquerading in Chilean markings. I found it odd to read that Hutchins and others did not realise they were flying on an RAF Herc.
Also the French impounding an aircraft in Tahiti on its way to Hawaii was interesting to me. Was this one dressed up in Chilean markings.
ancientaviator62
I am one of those that has been on a number or C-130H/E and flown to/from leave. I was the enlisted guy helping run the load office in my base - so I was always on the list of pax for the flights I wanted.
Also, back in the mi90's I heard a rumor about the crews of RAF C-130s following the parachute jumps done by the troops they carried. Is there any truth on that story?
Rwy in Sight
Also, back in the mi90's I heard a rumor about the crews of RAF C-130s following the parachute jumps done by the troops they carried. Is there any truth on that story?
Rwy in Sight
Oh dear Rwy in sight,
I suspect a bag of worms not worthy of unearthing.
Drag, like yourself I'm reading some of the recent Falklands output. Exocet Falklands being my latest tome, interesting to read what people I always respected were prepared to do in the cause of "obeying orders", no doubt their supporting crew, who were not invited to have an opinion, might wonder at their own paucity of cash back from such memories. I reckon a development of the Val Singleton line might draw some serious attention.
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I suspect a bag of worms not worthy of unearthing.
Drag, like yourself I'm reading some of the recent Falklands output. Exocet Falklands being my latest tome, interesting to read what people I always respected were prepared to do in the cause of "obeying orders", no doubt their supporting crew, who were not invited to have an opinion, might wonder at their own paucity of cash back from such memories. I reckon a development of the Val Singleton line might draw some serious attention.
Smudge
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Talking of parachutists, when was the last time a C-130 did a drop at Hankley Common? The signs there state it is still active but I've never seen a drop.
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Smudge,
I would not wish tales of Val Singleton to get in the way. I admire what these guys trained for and undertook. It is a good job Mikado was called off or I may not ever have had the pleasure to meet them.
I think the conversation may have gone along the lines of famous people they have had on board, Royalty, politicians, and celebrities. idle chatter. I think Val and John Noakes did a jump with the Falcons.
I would not wish tales of Val Singleton to get in the way. I admire what these guys trained for and undertook. It is a good job Mikado was called off or I may not ever have had the pleasure to meet them.
I think the conversation may have gone along the lines of famous people they have had on board, Royalty, politicians, and celebrities. idle chatter. I think Val and John Noakes did a jump with the Falcons.
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When i did my ALM para course Janet Ellis was training for her jump with the Falcons. The stickers made by the trainee loadies didnt go down too well at PTS. Personally i couldnt see a problem with a sticker saying "I had a jump with Janet!"