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The 522nd Special Operations Squadron was the first unit to operate the MC-130J Commando II, [136] and achieved Initial Operational Capability in 2012. The first MC-130J, AF Ser. No. 09-6207, undertook its initial test flight on 22 April 2011. [137] The 522nd Special Operations Squadron received its first MC-130J in late September 2011. [138]
The Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules is an American four-engine turboprop military transport aircraft. The C-130J is a comprehensive update of the Lockheed C-130 Hercules, with new engines, flight deck, and other systems. The C-130J is the newest version of the C-130 Hercules, and the only model currently in production.
Three MC-130 Combat Talons from the 1st SOS led the Night One mission of Operation Eagle Claw, the hostage rescue mission in Iran, in April 1980. [3] The 1st operated the MC-130H Combat Talon II aircraft until 2020, and now flies MC-130J Commando II aircraft in support of joint and allied special operations forces. [1]
MC-130J Commando II: Inactivated in 2014 524th Special Operations Squadron: Cannon AFB "Hounds" 6 October 2009 550th Special Operations Squadron: Kirtland AFB "Wolfpack" HC-130 King Bird, MC-130H Combat Talon II, MC-130P Combat Shadow [16] Inactive 551st Special Operations Squadron: Cannon AFB: AC-130H, MC-130W: 15 Jun 2021 602d Special ...
The squadron operates MC-130J Commando II aircraft in support of special operations. The 9th SOS specializes in the use of night vision goggles and formation tactics to refuel large helicopter and tilt-rotor formations.
Thanks to the help of the crews of a C-146A Wolfhound and an MC-130J Commando II from the 492nd Special Operations Wing, the AC-130J crew was able to refuel directly from the MC-130J, rearm as if ...
The last MC-130P sortie was flown on 24 January 2014, which saw a tour of the country over locations including Prestwick, Alconbury and the Dumfries. The squadron completed the transition from the MC-130P to the MC-130J on 3 February 2014, when 66-0215 departed for Hurlburt Field, Florida. [9]
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