C130 at LGW

[taffman]

Any of you guys seen a C130 based at Gatwick over the past few months. If so do you know the registration and operator?

Thanks

Taffman

[TheOddOne]

It's been based at LGW for a couple of weeks. It's taken over the Chanex night work. They call themselves Air Contractor using callsign 'Contractor'. Reg is EI-JIV and they're using ABR as a 3-letter prefix.

TOO

[taffman]

C130 LGW

Thanks for that, very useful.

Taffman

[126,7]

That aircraft belongs to and is operated by Safair. Subcontracted to AirContractors flown by Safair crews...I think.

[BOAC]

I have a feeling it might be DUB based as I used to see a 130 often on my visits there?

[ALLDAYDELI]

has to stay close to s/coast as it doubles up as OSRL Oil Spill Response aircraft.

[No comment]

Its certainly based at LGW at the moment. Heads out to LPL and back most nights.