KC-130F walk around

The KC-130F (originally GV-1 pre 1962) was the first /Marine Corps version of the Hercules, and was a C-130B derivative bought to replace the C-119. Aside from serving as a standard transport, the KC-130F could also be fitted with underwing drogue pods for refueling USMC tactical aircraft and later helicopters. Despite their age, KC-130Fs were given service life extensions in the 1990s, and served during the fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan. The type was finally retired in 2005 as new KC-130Js entered service.





KC-130F tailcone -most modern Herks have plethora of antennas in this position


underwing drogue pod


drogue basket

KC-130Fs were flown by VMR-152 at MCAS Iwakuni, VMGR-234 at NAS Glenview, VMR-252 and VMGRT-253 at MCAS Cherry Point, and VMR-352 at MCAS El Toro.

Photo: KC-130F tanking a pair of Marine Phantoms. World Air Power Journal Vol.18 Autumn/Fall 1994 p.55

KC-130F BuNo 148897 of VX-30 Bloodhounds

KC-130F BuNo 147573 in storage at Davis-Monthan

C-130 911th AW Nose Art

C-130H of the Air Force Reserve's 911th AW, with nose art from the hometown Steelers team

The 911th has operated C-130Hs since the spring of 1986, when it took delivery of new-build aircraft to replace its C-130Bs. Prior to the Hercules, the 911th had flown C-123K Providers, and before that, C-124 Globemaster IIs.


911th Airlift Wing

C-130J, WC-130J walk arounds