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Title: C-130A formation flying
Post by: SIM 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/ (https://theaviationgeekclub.com/the-story-of-the-four-horsemen-the-usaf-c-130-demonstration-team/)

Title: Re: C-130A formation flying
Post by: Vulcan on May 23, 2021, 02:28:19 PM

Quote from: SIM on May 23, 2021, 08:41:12 AM

Terms that come to mind include, Interesting, unique, terrifying, gutsy....

You forgot cheesy!

Title: Re: C-130A formation flying
Post by: Busher on May 23, 2021, 04:26:28 PM

Quote from: Vulcan on May 23, 2021, 02:28:19 PM

You forgot cheesy!

No idea why some guys like to fly in crowds.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxGsCOvVv80

Title: Re: C-130A formation flying
Post by: Brooke on May 28, 2021, 09:18:38 PM

That is really cool!  Nice find, and thanks for posting the link.  :aok