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Thursday, July 09, 2009

18th Air Force Commander C-130J Delivery Continues U.S. Air Force Build-Up Of Super Hercules Fleet

C-130J Super HerculesLockheed Martin yesterday delivered the 14th of 16 C 130J Super Hercules to Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. The aircraft will be assigned to the 41st Airlift Squadron, the first active-duty combat C-130J squadron in the U.S. Air Force. This latest C-130J Super Hercules was accepted by Major General Winfield W. Scott III, Commander 18th Air Force, Scott Air Force Base, Ill.

"After we deliver this aircraft to Little Rock, this C-130J could be flying a combat mission within the week, if so tasked. That’s a testament to the employees who build this aircraft and the quality of the aircraft," Scott said.

"The C-130J is a great aircraft, the capabilities of which we are just beginning to touch on. It’s not only the capability that the J brings, but it’s also its increased sustainability. With the J, the maintenance crews have to work less; we can turn it around quicker and fly it harder."

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