Author Topic: C-130A formation flying  (Read 611 times)

Offline SIM

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C-130A formation flying
« on: May 23, 2021, 08:41:12 AM »
Back in the late 50's the Air Force actually stood up a formation team flying the C-130A. Terms that come to mind include, Interesting, unique, terrifying, gutsy....Those guys knew their aircraft and made it show.



Here is a link to an article with background and historical context.

https://theaviationgeekclub.com/the-story-of-the-four-horsemen-the-usaf-c-130-demonstration-team/
« Last Edit: May 23, 2021, 08:42:49 AM by SIM »

Offline Vulcan

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Re: C-130A formation flying
« Reply #1 on: May 23, 2021, 02:28:19 PM »
Terms that come to mind include, Interesting, unique, terrifying, gutsy....

You forgot cheesy!

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Re: C-130A formation flying
« Reply #2 on: May 23, 2021, 04:26:28 PM »
You forgot cheesy!

No idea why some guys like to fly in crowds.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxGsCOvVv80
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Re: C-130A formation flying
« Reply #3 on: May 28, 2021, 09:18:38 PM »
That is really cool!  Nice find, and thanks for posting the link.  :aok