This LC-130F was distantly visible from the Pima AMARG tour bus as 'XD-03' last operated by VXE-6. She has had an interesting history having crashed on the Antarctic ice cap and been recovered to return to service. Her name 'Phoenix' is just visible.
This LC-130R was distantly visible from the Pima AMARG tour bus as 'XD-04' last operated by VXE-6 'Puckered Penguins'. She was retired to AMARC in March 1999.
One 'special' Navy Hercules variant was the LC-130F which is equipped with skis. This LC-130F was distantly visible from the Pima AMARG tour bus as 'XD-03' last operated by VXE-6. She has had an interesting history having crashed on the Antarctic ice cap.
Pinocchio? Formerly a USAF RPV drone launcher, this DC-130A was operated from Mojave CA on behalf of the USN at NAWC Point Mugu. She entered store at AMARG in June 2007.
Formerly a USAF RPV drone launcher, this DC-130A was operated from Mojave CA on behalf of the USN at NAWC Point Mugu. She entered store at AMARG in June 2007.