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Rod Farquhar |
Posted: Dec 12 2007, 01:25 PM
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C-17A Globemaster III (A41) ![]() Group: ADF Serials Team Posts: 789 Member No.: 4 Joined: 1-June 05 ![]() |
A C-130J came in yesterday and I notice that the usual large two digit number is missing from the tail, it appears to have been replaced by the 37Sqn logo and a small complete serial low on the tail as per the C-130Hs. See pic.
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Brendan Cowan |
Posted: Dec 12 2007, 03:22 PM
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Messageboard Co-ordinator ![]() Group: ADF Serials Admin Posts: 2,458 Member No.: 48 Joined: 20-September 05 ![]() |
That's an astute observation about the lower observability of Herc serials!
Well spotted! This will give the twitchers eye strain! (Which is probably the point.) :blink: BC |
Dean |
Posted: Dec 12 2007, 04:47 PM
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ADF Serials Aircrew Research ![]() Group: ADF Serials Team Posts: 774 Member No.: 20 Joined: 18-June 05 ![]() |
Actually half the fleet have them at the moment. What has not been noticed is that some of the J model aircraft have received a full overall light grey repaint in the last six months so it is possible that the squadron crest started appearing around this time.
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Warhawk |
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Hi Rod,
Have you seen any dark grey C-130Js yet? Why I asked is that Dean mentioned light grey sprays recently done, as opposed to some new dark grey ones. One is wavy demarcation, the other straight lineal demarcation per light grey unders Best Gordy PS(Enjoyed your story on the Lincolns, well done) :unsure: |
Joe Barr |
Posted: Dec 14 2007, 12:59 PM
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GAF Mirage III (A3) ![]() Group: ADF Serials Team Posts: 137 Member No.: 56 Joined: 5-November 05 ![]() |
Dark grey C130Js are passing through the servicing facility in Canberra. I ohotographed A97-449 about a month ago - with straight line demarcation and only a crest and small serial on the tail
Joe |
Rod Farquhar |
Posted: Dec 14 2007, 01:21 PM
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C-17A Globemaster III (A41) ![]() Group: ADF Serials Team Posts: 789 Member No.: 4 Joined: 1-June 05 ![]() |
BC, I already have eye strain trying to catch up with the Orions, now they have done this to me.
Gordy, I have only seen what I thought were original light gray Js, this was the first one with the tail marking different, as Joe says they are going through the service facility at Canberra no doubt one will be here soonish, thanks for the thumbs up on the Lincolns. Joe, thanks for the info on the Js new paint, will keep my eyes peeled. Rod. :blink: |
darren.crick |
Posted: Dec 15 2007, 10:31 AM
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Joe,
any idea what is happening at the facility in Canberra? |
Joe Barr |
Posted: Dec 16 2007, 10:01 PM
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GAF Mirage III (A3) ![]() Group: ADF Serials Team Posts: 137 Member No.: 56 Joined: 5-November 05 ![]() |
Darren
Looks like major servicing under contract to a civilian organisation but I don't know much about it. It all takes place in the big new hangar close to the civil terminal. Up to two C-130s will fit inside and there is sometimes a third outside. From the little you can see from the two-level car park on the other side it appears that engines and major airframe components are being removed and serviced. Somebody mentioned the other day that there may be an occasional C-130 hangared in one of the old Fairbairn hangars too but I haven't seen that. Joe |
Brendan Cowan |
Posted: Dec 17 2007, 01:19 PM
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Here's a recent shot from Defence of 449 in PNG recently in the dark scheme with straightline pattern and crest.
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Demon50 |
Posted: Dec 17 2007, 11:14 PM
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Lockheed Hercules (A97) ![]() Group: ADF Serials Team Posts: 410 Member No.: 47 Joined: 14-September 05 ![]() |
449 looks pretty good in that scheme which I prefer to the light grey.
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Dean |
Posted: Dec 18 2007, 05:38 PM
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ADF Serials Aircrew Research ![]() Group: ADF Serials Team Posts: 774 Member No.: 20 Joined: 18-June 05 ![]() |
The waved demarcation looks much better Demon50.
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Demon50 |
Posted: Dec 18 2007, 10:18 PM
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Lockheed Hercules (A97) ![]() Group: ADF Serials Team Posts: 410 Member No.: 47 Joined: 14-September 05 ![]() |
Hi Dean
I look forward to seeing that. And I wonder what the rationale is for the dark grey scheme replacing the light grey ? |
darren.crick |
Posted: Dec 18 2007, 10:46 PM
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Joe,
I noted both H and J models coming through that hanger last year... even got some snaps... |
Brendan Cowan |
Posted: Dec 19 2007, 08:41 AM
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Ok DC,
Now you're teasing us! Let's see the snaps! ;) BC |
darren.crick |
Posted: Dec 20 2007, 07:50 AM
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I thought I posted them at the time, at work at the moment will check a post them later.
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Brendan Cowan |
Posted: Dec 20 2007, 08:22 AM
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No Pressure,
You gotta take a break sometime! ;) BC |
Warhawk |
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Oi
Never say that to me BC! :o LOL Dark Grey looks sinister doesn't it. Hey, is it the same colour as the C-17s? Everything is going grey, now including what's left of my hair!!! Gordy B) |
darren.crick |
Posted: Dec 23 2007, 10:20 PM
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this taken at Canberra 17/02/2007. A97-449... interestingly it shows the new scheme we have been discussing and I didnt even notice it!!!! Shows how much I take notice...
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darren.crick |
Posted: Dec 23 2007, 10:21 PM
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A97-005, taken at Canberra 29/06/06...
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darren.crick |
Posted: Dec 23 2007, 10:22 PM
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A97-005, 22/07/06.
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darren.crick |
Posted: Dec 23 2007, 10:24 PM
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A97-001, 17/02/07...
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darren.crick |
Posted: Dec 23 2007, 10:27 PM
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A97-001, 11/10/06... (next two images) This means they are onsite for about 4 months each by the looks of it...
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darren.crick |
Posted: Dec 23 2007, 10:28 PM
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Perhaps Joe can add some of his... Joe we need to catch up for a coffee... I am back about the 8th of Jan... Attached Image ![]() |
darren.crick |
Posted: Dec 23 2007, 10:29 PM
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I hope people found those interesting, in the new year I will pay the hanger a visit again...
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Brendan Cowan |
Posted: Dec 24 2007, 09:46 AM
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Well Done Darren.
Thanks for posting these. Cheers BC |
Rod Farquhar |
Posted: Dec 24 2007, 12:27 PM
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C-17A Globemaster III (A41) ![]() Group: ADF Serials Team Posts: 789 Member No.: 4 Joined: 1-June 05 ![]() |
I note that 05 does not have the chin mounted flare dispensers fitted yet, can't quite tell with 01. I would think that all aircraft heading to MEAO would have this mod.
Rod. |
darren.crick |
Posted: Dec 26 2007, 02:01 PM
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can email you bigger outside images if you like Rod to help...
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Rod Farquhar |
Posted: Dec 28 2007, 02:00 PM
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C-17A Globemaster III (A41) ![]() Group: ADF Serials Team Posts: 789 Member No.: 4 Joined: 1-June 05 ![]() |
No need Darren, but thanks for the offer. I imagine that the missile self protection mod is one of the reasons that the Hercs are going through Canberra.
Rod. |
Martin Edwards |
Posted: Dec 29 2007, 10:38 AM
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The current issue (17) of Aero magazine on page 26 has a double page advertisement for Qantas Defence services showing two Js both in dark grey one with lighter demarcation, one without. (Note wing fillet area as well). Unfortunately cant see serials!
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Trojan Thunder |
Posted: Jan 14 2008, 11:50 AM
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Hi all,
First post here. The C-130s are going through DLM here at Canberra carried out by QDS. Nothing to do with self protection mods as far as I know. The Js that have been done here were 449 and 450, they were the first 2 painted in the new dark grey scheme. The remainder of fleet will be painted as per 450 and 008. Eventually 449s scheme will go to the wavey demarkation beween the greys. Cheers |
Brendan Cowan |
Posted: Jan 15 2008, 12:25 PM
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Messageboard Co-ordinator ![]() Group: ADF Serials Admin Posts: 2,458 Member No.: 48 Joined: 20-September 05 ![]() |
Thanks Ray,
We'll accept posts like that any time. Cheers Brendan C |
Demon50 |
Posted: Jan 19 2008, 10:35 AM
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Lockheed Hercules (A97) ![]() Group: ADF Serials Team Posts: 410 Member No.: 47 Joined: 14-September 05 ![]() |
On the subject of the C130 fleet, I'm intrigued by the paint schemes.
We have four by my last count - camo C130H, light and dark Grey C130Js and a couple of overall green C130Hs. Does anyone have any ideas as to why the C130Js are now being repainted dark grey and what was the rationale behind the green Hs (is it one or two ?) |
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