C-130 Short Field Landings
One of the most fascinating capabilities of the C-130, Hercules in all of its non-extended variants is the ability to conduct short field operations. […]
Lionel Alford, Jr., “Military Aviation Adventures”
Flight Test Exuma
Exuma is an island in the Bahamas Island chain. It lies about 300 miles from Miami and about 150 miles south of Nassau. The only way in or out is by boat or by air, and in 1992 there was no regular service of either. […]
MC-130 Zero Offset Testing
The MC-130H, Combat Talon II is a sneaky secret infiltration/exfiltration aircraft designed to take special operations forces and cargo deep behind enemy lines. […]
How to Hide a Herc
This is a true story. The names have been changed, but the incident occurred almost exactly as recorded here. […]
A Midnight Meeting at Lake Charles
This is a true story about Billy Gene Nix, the worlds wisest old crow and the man who knew more about the B-52 than any man alive. […]