The Hercules. Once I had the opportunity to sit on the pilot seat of one of the these and walk inside the cargo compartment. It was during the Day of the Specialist, my mother was a officer on the FAB (Brazilian Air Force) taking part in the parade, when it ended she talked to one of her friends, a mechanic and pilot of the C-130, and he gave me a tour on one of the Hercules that was grounded on one of the hangars for regular engine inspection/maintenance. I had a blast. The C-130's fly every now and then past my house on the approaches to Galeão AFB.
Before Namao was converted to Army, my home was under the approach, and Hercs were a constant. Miss the sounds and the idea my bro might be on one of them...
@@geoh7777 load master is a totally separate job. ATS are the ones that prepare the cargo and load the aircraft. Load masters just make sure everything is correct, once its on the aircraft it becomes their responsibility.
i was watching the red loop of live rounds coming off the Spooky gating gun in the pitch dark night, during the 1968 Tet Offensive. you hear the Spooky engine noise not sure where. as soon as the sky were lighted up with flares, then the short burst of Spooky gun followed with the red tracer rounds appears out of nowhere in the sky with the long loop like rope coming downward. i was watching this firefight while on the high wooden post bunker along the Bien Hoa AFB next to the Mekong Delta River during this 1968 Tet Offensive horror event. couple 122 mm rocket passed overhead. my knee was shaking like battering milk shake. it ain't no joy not knowing where this 122 mm rocket will land. it was the horror sound that frightened anyone.
C-130 rollin down the strip, 64 Paratroopers on a one way trip. Mission unspoken destination unknown. They wont ever know if they are ever coming home. That was the running cadence when I was in Basic, Infantry, and Airborne School. I love jumping out of this plane. The propeller blast inflates my parachute as I exit out the door. Many wonderful memories.
I'm a former Aussie DoD civvie, but I hitched a lift on C130s a few times. Never been happier than when getting into a C130 when I really wanted "out". Never been happier than when exiting a C130 after a long, low altitude flight.
I am retired now, but I got my parachute training on the C-130 in 1977. Later in my career, I flew a few dozens of times during deployments or returns from operation areas. One of my most cherished souvenirs is the flight in the late evening of the 13th of December 1996, when returning from a four and a half months deployment to former Yugoslavia. I was in charge of the last 120 men party of our battalion to return home but when we reached Zagreb, where a Belgian Air Force Boeing 727 was supposed to pick us up, we were told by our battalion CO that the plane was still in Brussels with engine trouble. The Air Force guys finally decided to send us two C-130s instead. After the first one had landed and departed again, we were 60 men left, including the CO, 2IC, Ops officer and myself. Man, never before had a C-130 looked so beautiful to me when she finally landed at Zagreb. We arrived at Brussels well beyond 22OO hrs and well after midnight at Marche-en-Famenne military Camp, where our families had been waiting for a great many hours for us to show up. Among them was the girl I was to marry a few days later. All my tanks to the good old C-130 and its aircrews for so many safe trips and happy landings in the Balkans, in Africa and in Afghanistan. The C-130 remains one of the greatest military aircraft in history.
The only reason the Thunderbirds exist is the "Fighter Mafia" of the fifties. Most people wanted the C-130 team instead. Got to meet one of their pilots years ago. He said if you couldn't count the rivets on the tail of the lead, you weren't close enough.
When I was on active duty in the US Coast Guard in 1978 I had the pleasure of flying from Seattle, WA to Ketchican, AK to meet my ship. What made this flight so remarkable and memorable was that it was flown entirely at 500 ft. AGL through the Straight of Jaun de Fuca and up the Inland Passage in order to stay below the weather. Because I was the only passenger on the flight I was allowed to make 90% of the flight standing or sitting in the cockpit. Absolutely breathtaking flight in a fantastic work of aviation art. Semper Paratus!
Excellent and accurate content. Good job. Many RU-vidrs simply, IMHO, don't take the time to do the research and get it right. In other words, they don't know what they are talking about and that is disappointing. And why do I know you are correct and up to date about the Herk, I served as a C-130 Loadmaster and Instructor Loadmaster in both E and H models for just over 26 years? I have flown over 5,157hrs in the Herky Bird which is over 1.7 million air miles or 69.6 times around the Earth at the Equator. Despite that, the Veterans Administration (VA) keeps telling me I have no hearing loss every year at my physical, ha, ha. And thank you for your service.
A C-130 was the first plane I saw flying after 9/11, it was weird having planes overhead my whole life and then for a week nothing was flying. Seeing that big ugly green thing made me feel better
I used to be a base BRAT at CFB Lancaster Park before it was converted to Edmonton Garrison. I was lucky enough to witness a CC-130 performing a low altitude parachute extraction of heavy vehicles on special pallets. My father served in the Canadian airborne as a drop trooper, parachute packer and LAPES preparation technician. He always loved this job and loved it more than his family.
During Typhoon Haiyan in 2013, I had the pleasure of serving aboard Philippine Air Force (PAF), USAF, USN, and USMC Hercs and even loaded a South Korean C-130. These things are simple AF but tough as nails. Funny story, I remember riding a USAF J-bird and thinking "Damn, this is what a new herc, smells, feels, and sounds like" and then taking a PAF B-model (I think) with un-timed engines and bucket seats back to Manila hahaha
Great video! Hercs of every model and mission package hold a special place in my heart. My brother served as an Electronic Warfare Officer on AC-130A & H Spectre gunships (- including AC-130A 53-3129, "The First Lady", the very first production C-130!), and later, MC-130E & H special operations transport aircraft. I had already seen those types operate from a distance during my time in the US Navy, but with a brother in the squadron, I was able to gain access to a viewing area during gunnery competitions between flights of Spectres. The ability of those birds to lay down both wide area and precision fire was absolutely awe-inspiring. Flying straight over the range, one airplane was able to riddle a 900 foot long column of target vehicles with rounds Then, on a second pass, they concentrated nearly all of their rounds within a 70 foot circular area by firing while in a precision turn. No wonder these beasts are the preferred choice of US and allied special operations forces for close air support and convoy interdiction. Fly on, Hercs!
I know the sound of the C-130 for sure. I’ve been listening to this sound all of my life outside of Keesler AFB / Home of the Hurricane Hunters. Ever since they got the turbo props it’s turned them from lumbering air trucks into sports cars!!! I got to sit in the pilots seat as a kid while it was running. Yes, they are loud!!!
I was a C-130 Maintenance Specialist from 1978 until 1985. The sound of one is instantly recognizable to me and will be until I die. I even occasionally dream of going back and working on them. Just because I really loved that aircraft.
Worked on these birds in the 60s dream machine loved every minute of my service on the air force and proud of our men and women in military thank you for defending the red whit and blue be proud without you guys we would not be free
My dad was on the selection team for a new military transport for the RCAF. He recalled going to Lockheed's HQ in Marietta, Ga to check out the C-130. He said he had a great time as he and his team were treated like kings by Lockheed. They selected the C-130 because it was such an outstanding aircraft and was superior to any of it's competition.
I knew a guy whose name was Hercules in the company I worked for (Rockwell Collins) which made eletronic equipment for planes and other things. He was a field technician visiting airports and some people would joke like "Did you see how much stuff they shoved into Hercules rear?" referencing the aircraft but making it sound like it was about him. LOL The C-130 served very well in Brazil but is been replaced (slowly) by the KC-390 (reaches 870 km/h compared to the 660 km/h of the C-130J, can carry 26 tons compared to 23 tons of the C-130J, max altitude of 11Km compared to 8,6Km, cost around 50 million dollars per unit compared to the 60 million dollars of the C-130J) but I'm pretty sure the C-130 will still see service for a long time just like the 1911 pistol and the M2 Browning
Singapore Armed Forces recruit here. I like to share an army song we sing pretty often in BMT: C-130 rolling down the street [Company name] warriors took a little trip Stand up, hook it up, shuffle to the door Jump right out by the count of four-ah [Chorus] Ai-yo, ai-yo, ai , ai, yo-ah x2 If my 'chute doesn’t open wide I got a spare one by my side If that one doesn’t open too Cold hard ground I'm coming for you-ah [Chorus] If I land on a Russian Front, Bury me with a Russian gun If I land in a Vietnam War, Send me back to Singapore-ah [Chorus] If I land in Sentosa, Send me back by cable car If I land in an old folk’s home, Pack me up and send me home-ah [Chorus] Tell my mom I’ve done my best Silver wings upon my chest Tell my girl I’ve done my best Now it's time for me to rest-ah [Chorus]
Back in the day (before 9/11) you could walk around in on the ground during air shows. I loved to get to see aircraft like these from the inside as a kid. I still remember walking around in a B1B bomber and getting to sit in the cockpit. The C130 was rather spacious and comfortable compared to some others. The C141 was bigger and smelled bad inside. I also remember sitting in a Cobra cockpit too and oddly enough that one stank of oil and sweat. I guess they did the chinook thing and leaked oils inside the fuselage. Come to think of it when I was on a huey flying around it leaked too. Great vid Mat. You and your family stay safe.
These things might be made for war, but lets not forget how important these transport planes are for humanitarian efforts too. Indian Airforce alone used 6 C130J aircrafts to transport more than 90 tons of HQCL, thermometers and PPEs to 65 countries.
Canadian RCAF same story. My late bro worked up 6 tours/120+ missions supply runs in the Sarajevo conflict, but many times more hours delivering food aid to many parts of Africa...UN placarded and not. Most of his Herc hours probably was purely humanitarian if you dont count the LAPES, para drops and TGs.
130 is a sick beast. It takes freakin APC or even some light tracked IFVs onboard. "Pedestrian" XD Polish Air Force is procuring another few in some near future. I saw this piece at airshow and its an absolute badass aircraft.
hello mat, i was the mechanic on the C130A and B model during the Vietnam war. first model was a three prop A model when i was stationed in Tachikawa Tokyo japan 1968-69. after this base was closed due to the daily japanese radical using helium balloon attached to many long bamboo at the end of the runway. i watched it took off on a steep climb with limited cargo and onward to the Kadina AFB in Okinawa for resupply mission onward to Vietnam. i was reassigned to CCK AFB in TaiChung with C130B in 1969-71. during the assignment in Japan and Taiwan, i had to spend 2 TDY 90 day tour in Tan Son Nhut AFB as a single mechanic and ground crew when the places come in after a in-country mission. this is one plane i would buy for ferry goods to the third world. i also worked on the C141 and C5A/B at travis AFB 1977-1986 as dock mechanic and the 349th FMS OJT monitor. i do miss the C130 the most versatile workhorse cargo carrier. no other cargo plane can take this #1 trophy cargo C130 plane for a long time.
i was in Bien Hoa AFB near TSN as engine mechanic on the F100 fighter. tet happened when i was at his base feb 1968; was wounded by 122mm rocket during one of the 45 days rocket bombardment. God bless America, home of the brave!. i didn't want to return to US to see those crying diaper wearing infant throwing eggs at the returning vietnam troops. i stayed 31/2 years oversea to finish off my services. i joined the 349th FMS at travis afb ca 1977-1986 as C141 and C5A/B as OJT monitor until medical reason took me out the services. spent 16 years as overhaul technician at UA overhaul MOC at SF airport 1986-2002; retired early and enjoy life.
4 C130B serving Bangladesh Air Force more than 60 years. Bangladesh got her 1 of 5 C130j deliveries from RAF this year. Marshall did a great job. 5 more C130J/H are coming from USA too.
I had the privilege of sitting in the cockpit of this amazing aircraft, as we took off from Germany and landed in Benbecula in the Outer Hebrides for our annual firing camp with our Tracked Rapier, Surface To Air Missile Launcher.
I remember reading about this aircraft when I was a kid. World Air Power Journal and Airplane magazine mentioned a buttload of variants back in 1990. It's amazing it's STILL going strong.
Well, my Dad was in the USAF, and he did several tours in Vietnam. He wasn't a pilot, but when we were still on Okinawa, a kid dreaming of being a fighter pilot, I asked him who the best pilots were, expecting an answer like F4 or any other fighter. He said, this was well before the advancements in electronics now guide the plans, that the best pilots were the ones that flew "Puff the Magic Dragon." A slang term for the AC-130. He said that with the Gatling guns firing at VERY high speed, any pilot that could keep them flying level while firing was the best.
I was in one of these as we're flying out of Baghdad. All the sudden we took a nosedive. After we landed, I overheard that we almost hit a another aircraft. That sudden dive will wake you up in a hurry lol
Daniel Dunlap I was going to Ask Mat if he ever was riding one when it did a combat approach. Sounds like you did. Lots of Sarajevo footage out there (where the Canucks were the first Hercs hitting tarmac after the outbreak), combat approach is sudden nose dive sudden pull up last minute. Theres a Royal Dutch vid somewhere on youboob showing a great example of it.
Me and my best friend have been in one. Even sat in the co-pilot seat. J-Variant from Alaska's Coast Guard. Edmonton was doing an airshow and had a bunch of RCAF aircraft there to.
It's almost impressive how Airbus could f*ck up so badly with the 400M. All people wanted was a 21st Century Hercules. Yes, Those where some big shoes to fill, but it wasn't exactly Designing the Saturn V rocket either.
Your British is showing 😊: In American; I fly in a C-130 ... present tense I flew in C-130 ... past tense I had flown in a C-130 ... past perfect I have flown in a C-130 ... past pluperfect I think that is correct. At any rate, a nice and concise as always discussion of a great airframe.
Nearly simultaneously with developing the C 130, Lockheed was developing the P 3 Orion to replace the P 2 Neptune for the U. S. Navy. The P 3 has had a very long and fabled career as well. I think it would be a research project well worth your time and of great interest to your public. sdh in CT, USA
Thanks for this. Comes a couple days after receiving the memorial plaque as redirected to me by Mt Royal Uni, as mentioned in one of your other video comment sections. Miss the old training exercises of Hercs at CFB Namao when I was much younger, and my late bro was in The Seat. Your footage reminds me of the dirt landings in Ethiopia he took part in, skinny african guys offloading food sacks in mere minutes, dogs and goats aborting a takeoff, full reverse causing a blinding sandstorm... All big bro vids him and his crew mates filmed and brought back to tune us civvies in. Got some old vids to review obviously, been a few yrs.
The core mission of the Herc is delivering - as close to the front line as possible - urgently needed supplies. If it can take off and land in 3-400 meters - it opens up a lot of possibilities. To mention a few: It means that a modern 8 X 8 unit can be resupplied with ammunition. OK, that leaves fuel, but as they use diesel there is the option of topping up at a normal gasstation and use that as a forward depot. It means that the famous heavy logistical tail MAYBE not such a problem. With a flight altitude below 20.000' it will not interfere with normal passenger aircraft, as they normally fly in about 30.000'. This means you don't have to pressurerice the airframe. That takes one bother out of the equation.
I remember, long ago when I was younger, that a Canadian frigat in the Dutch navy port of Den Helder, needed parts for maintenance. The ship was there as a guest for the anual 'fleet-days' and something probably broke en-route. A Hercules flew in the required materials. The nearby airport "De Kooy" is a helicopter-port, unsuitable to withstand the burden of a bigger transport aircraft that needs a longer runway for landing. Bigger isn't always better.
We have a crap ton of these for the Air Force or Air National Guard at the airport near my home. Minneapolis/St. Paul Intefnational Airport also serves the local Air defense services. These are a familiar sight for us in the Twin Cities MN.
Another great video. The C130 was the bird I flew in when I was drafted and man are they loud inside if you didn’t have earplugs you used cigarette butts.
The one _best_ thing, why i love the *C-130 Hercules* so much? Because they have the _Gunship Variant,_ the *AC-130 Spectre/Spooky.* Also it's still a reliable and great (Cargo Plane) in the present, and i love the latest "C-130J Super Hercules" model too. Good review Matsimus, can't wait for the next one! 👍😅
Little fun fact: The RDAF was offered C-17's to replace our older gen C-130s from the 70's We went with the C-130J model in sted... I think that's speacs volume about the C-130J... Good job on the vid dude....
Mr. Hope loves that it pass the same palm tree three times before landing on USO tour in Vietnam. The quietest place is on upper panel of the rear door. It is a long ride to Wisconsin from Utah so the hum does tend to make you sleepy but in those jump seats.
I would be surprised if they do come up with a replacement by 2030. they have been trying to replace this airplane since the 70s and 80s. The Airbus competitor has had nothing but problems since I started coming off the assembly line. That's kind of surprising considering they had a template of sorts with the C-130 already flying.
FYI-The A-12 and SR-71 are 2 different aircraft....The A-12 had 11 aircraft ,when the SR-71 came out,the A-12's were retired and the 11 SR-71 assumed their roles.
Matsimus, funny little fact. During the 1982 South Atlantic conflict one of the C-130 Hercules of the argentine airforce was retrofited to act as a naval bomber to bomb british supply vessels stationed far away from the combat zone outside the reach of more conventional aircraft for the job. There was an incident in which that C-130 in a foggy day confused an American cargo ship loaded with amunition meant to supply the british forces with a british patrol frigate, and so it dropped it's payload at distance and buggered off followed up by a very big explosion. It was the first ever use of a C-130 in naval bombardment mission and as far as I can recall, the only instance. Then it proceeded to bomb british shipping that remained within it's operational range with the extension of the fuel tanks which had supply from within the cargo area until it had to cease operations due to American jury wanting to sue the argentine airforce over the damage to one of it's vessels which had been sunk. It is currently open to visit in Argentina thoe I don't remember which aircraft museum had it between the elements displayed, sadly a couple of the crew members are already dead and the other three are quite old.
@@A_Haunted_Pancake Don't know if to call it a war since it wasn't a full blown conflict between both parties and neither party was interested in there being a complete engament. But yes it is more commonly referred to it as that.
Hate to say it as an American, but if your transporting supplies, ANY Supplies to a combatant in a conflict zone, you HAVE TO accept the risk that somebody is going to shoot at you. An American Judy might have WANTED too sue, but the Argentine Air Force is a government entity & they didn't break any of the Laws of Warfare, so the jury really didn't have a leg to stand on. It isn't a "War-Crime" to attack shipping carting combat supplies to you opponent in a conflict.
Rode a Herc full of !8 AD folks and kit, from CFB Boredom to Lethbridge a bunch of years ago. Odd factoid, I've landed at Lethbridge twice but never taken off from there.
The USS Belleau Wood (LHA-3) back in 1986 landed and launched KC-130s with JATO bottles which burned up the flight deck. On the same deployments OV-10's were launching and landing on the flight deck.
When I finally make my millions and need a private plane, I'll be getting myself a C-130 (okay, technically a Lockheed L-100, but screw that) and outfitting it as a luxury transport. Because I want _reliability._
Used to watch the Wisconsin ANG doing touch and goes here in Muskegon. Since the beginning of the Middle Eastern Wars. Well we don't get to watch them. Flown 42 times in them. Landed 5.
Also it was one of the few, if not the only aircraft to ever be used with the Fulton STARS system, which is the dopest action movie spy shit I've ever heard of. If you aren't aware of that, do some googling. It's straight up amazing.
