Global Aviation Magazine : 60 Years of the Hercules
Bronco?
I vaguely remember making an 'Airfix' kit of one when I was shorter.
As for S-D, a brief perusal of his posting history will reveal that his 'contribution' was of his usual standard.
I vaguely remember making an 'Airfix' kit of one when I was shorter.
As for S-D, a brief perusal of his posting history will reveal that his 'contribution' was of his usual standard.
Mal Drop,
not the 'Bronco' that will be along soon.
not the 'Bronco' that will be along soon.
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Good morning all ...
500N ... Yep ... But I think it might be a O-2A Cessna Skymaster (because of the Hard Points). Forward Air Control Missions.
500N ... Yep ... But I think it might be a O-2A Cessna Skymaster (because of the Hard Points). Forward Air Control Missions.
Yes it is the Cessna 'pull me push me ' as as used for FAC and similar duties during the Vietnam War. A very noisy a'c indeed !
Anyone care to I.D the a/c next to the Cessna ?
It seems that my 'Airfix' skills were about as good as my current aircraft recognition ones. Oh well, back to making my Spitfire armoured amphibious triplane...
Coff,
correct. It is the C123. There were two versions as I recall, one of which had auxiliary turbojets under the wings. Intended originally for short trips with two pilots and a Loadmaster it was later found necessary to add a Navigator for overseas trips. He sat out in the cargo compartment on a sort of swinging arm platform which looked most odd.
The film Air America features a C123 as well as other a/c of the era.
correct. It is the C123. There were two versions as I recall, one of which had auxiliary turbojets under the wings. Intended originally for short trips with two pilots and a Loadmaster it was later found necessary to add a Navigator for overseas trips. He sat out in the cargo compartment on a sort of swinging arm platform which looked most odd.
The film Air America features a C123 as well as other a/c of the era.
Just so you do not get the impression that during my current saga I have ignored the 'K' altogether. A scene beheld by many on this thread no doubt.
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Originally Posted by Bengerman
July 14 1983 Hercules CMk3 XV183 Elmendorf - 90N - Bardufoss.
I may need a bit of expert help here from a friendly Nav ... come back quick Brian
Bengerman ... (Just out of personal interest ... I know ... I'm a sad Bu99er) ... Would I be correct in assuming that you routed PAED direct to W/P 90N then direct to ENDU ? Clearly there is a Great Circle Route PAED (61°15′05″N 149°48′23″W) to ENDU (69°03′21″N 018°32′25″E) Direct. Initial Heading 5.5°N c. 3428mi ... but I'm not sure if 90N is on that particular GC (or more correctly I can't do the Maths).
Notwithstanding the above ... your 90N claim is accepted
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Ahhh the military version of the Cessna 337 Skymaster, renowned for the rear engine catching fire without you knowing and the gear not going up / coming down. Worked on many of them, gear is a pig, it folds in, rotates about 90 degrees the retracts rearwards. So much so they have mirrors mounted on the wing so you can see the gear and the rear engine... The idea was you could get a twin without asymmetric thrust issues.
They even do a pressurised version, although a six seater they are a bit cramped and only one door with three rows of seats.
They even do a pressurised version, although a six seater they are a bit cramped and only one door with three rows of seats.
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Another one from the Kurdish re-supply phase - one of the pinkies obviously rushed back into theatre half way during its wash off-you can clearly see one wing is still pink.
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If he does not approve of us 'sad old gits' and our pics and stories of life on the 'K' he does not have to read this thread
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Pic taken from under our Herc.
Predecessor of the AC 130 gunship, along with the C47 'Puff The Magic Dragon'. Easy recognition task.
I had a good look round this a/c and the AC 130. But I cannot find the pics.
One of the Loadmasters on the Herc told me that a friend of his had bailed out of a stricken gunship by using the forward starboard escape hatch. I still find this incredible as will anyone with any knowledge of the Herc. But when needs must I suppose !
On arrival at the Bangkok military airfield we were met by a reception committee and band. They started up as I staggered down the crew steps with the chocks. Not quite what was intended. So for future stops we arranged for the most senior officer to leave the a/c first and take the salute then I would complete the rather more impoortant ceremony of the nosewheel chocks
When we arrived in downtown Bangkok we were accommodated in the Windsor Hotel. This was a R and R hotel for the servicemen serving in Vietnam. For a nominal sum you could order the crew pizza, which was the size of a wagon wheel. At happy hour a beer cost 10 US cents with a free Manhattan chaser. RAF heaven.
We were told that the crew was 'invited' to an official reception. We were not very keen until they said there would be traditional dancing by some lovely ladies and free food and beer. We all suddenly discovered a new found interest in the customs and traditions of Thailand.
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I've been looking at this thread for a while and just worked out how to post photos !
Remember the fire engines to Gaborone ? This one is early 1989. Usually delivered en-route to Bulawayo for the trade fair with the Falcs. Not much clearance in the back.........