For the Captain Sim C-130E Hercules. Livery Dipicting A97-008 of the RAAF "50 Years anniversary"
Delivered 09/78. Part of Formation flight Richmond 1991. Mildura Airshow 1999.
Noted in an all over green paint job 2000.
In Service 36 Sqn until 17/11/2006.
In Service with 37 Sqn from 17/11/2006.
Painted in a Gunship grey scheme similar to the J model Hercs.
Carries "Hercules 50 years" artwork on tail.
Nose art "You Sent Us To Arabia".
Was used for the final heavy load drop from RAAF C-130H when on 31/10/2012 a 10 tonne John Deere bulldozer was airdropped at Londonderry Drop Zone.
One of the final two fliers, took part in retirement ceremony on 30/11/2012
RAAF C-130H fleet retired by 30/11/2012
04/2014 noted parked at Richmond, wearing grey paint scheme
Observed in maintenance hanger undergoing refurbishment works. Tail still wears the "50 Years" artwork and ADF Serial number has been painted over (03/2016).
Sold to Indonesia, awaiting serving by Airbus
06/2018 at Douglas Aerospace, Wagga being repainted prior to delivery to Indonesia
07/2018 noted at Richmond wearing TNI-AU serial A-1338
Thank you!
2 years ago
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