C-130J deliveries 86th AW

[wonju666]

According to the january 2009 issue of "Lockheed Martin J News" C-130J c/n 5609 (tail number 08-
8601) is the first a/c to be delivered in april 2009. According to the same magazine 10 a/c will be delivered in 2009 and another 4 in 2010. They will replace the existing fleet of 17 E-models.

[K-9]

So a total of 14 aircraft will replace the current fleet ?
A pitty the will, yet again have less aircraft assigned.

But good to see some new ones come in...

[Le Addeur noir]

More efficient airplanes.

Higher serviceability.

Many of the E model Hercs are hanger queens.

USAFE have also been lobbying for C-17s to be assigned on a permant basis.