Comments on: Lockheed C-130: The Four Horsemen Demonstrated the Power of the New Aircraft http://www.historynet.com/lockheed-c-130-the-four-horsemen-demonstrated-the-power-of-the-new-aircraft.htm?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=lockheed-c-130-the-four-horsemen-demonstrated-the-power-of-the-new-aircraft From the World's Largest History Magazine Publisher Wed, 15 Feb 2012 06:00:30 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3 By: Richard Williamson http://www.historynet.com/lockheed-c-130-the-four-horsemen-demonstrated-the-power-of-the-new-aircraft.htm#comment-471933 Richard Williamson Wed, 23 Feb 2011 03:41:38 +0000 #comment-471933 Quote from this web site: http://www.brightok.net/~gsimmons/mem53-59.htm "The 773rd Troop Carrier Squadron, Ardmore, became the first squadron in the USAF to be solely equipped with C-130A aircraft. The last C-119G (8148) of the squadron was transferred to Birmingham, Alabama for a final check before being assigned to an AF Reserve Squadron for training purposes. The C-130A "Hercules" replaced the C-119s, December 9, 1956. January 18, 1957 The second C-130A "Hercules" arrived at 1:25PM from the Marietta, Georgia plant. The crew members from the 773rd Squadron included Captain Alonzo H. Huff, pilot; Captain Robert E. Hurley, co-pilot and Tech Sgt. John W. McDonough, engineer. January 18, 1957" Richard Williamson Tucson, AZ Quote from this web site:
http://www.brightok.net/~gsimmons/mem53-59.htm

"The 773rd Troop Carrier Squadron, Ardmore, became the first squadron in the USAF to be solely equipped with C-130A aircraft. The last C-119G (8148) of the squadron was transferred to Birmingham, Alabama for a final check before being assigned to an AF Reserve Squadron for training purposes. The C-130A "Hercules" replaced the C-119s, December 9, 1956. January 18, 1957

The second C-130A "Hercules" arrived at 1:25PM from the Marietta, Georgia plant. The crew members from the 773rd Squadron included Captain Alonzo H. Huff, pilot; Captain Robert E. Hurley, co-pilot and Tech Sgt. John W. McDonough, engineer. January 18, 1957"

Richard Williamson
Tucson, AZ

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I was in the 773rd Troop Carrier Squadron when we took 12 C-119"s to France for 6 months with the promise we (773rd) would get the first C-130's.
As I remember is was our squadron, the 773rd, that accepted the first C-130's.

Richard Williamson
Tucson, AZ

]]> By: Gregory Czat http://www.historynet.com/lockheed-c-130-the-four-horsemen-demonstrated-the-power-of-the-new-aircraft.htm#comment-415773 Gregory Czat Mon, 03 Jan 2011 13:27:38 +0000 #comment-415773 Happy new year :) Good article Happy new year :) Good article

]]> By: wichita aircraft dealers http://www.historynet.com/lockheed-c-130-the-four-horsemen-demonstrated-the-power-of-the-new-aircraft.htm#comment-383130 wichita aircraft dealers Sat, 04 Dec 2010 06:35:18 +0000 #comment-383130 A great article about a great aircraft. Have been a Flight Engineer on three models of the "Lockheed Legend", C130A, C130E and C130H. I guess because it was the first one, the C130A still is my favourite. Also operated another great Lockheed product, the L1011 Tristar as well as B707 and B747. Fly puddlejumpers these days for recreation. A great article about a great aircraft. Have been a Flight Engineer on three models of the "Lockheed Legend", C130A, C130E and C130H. I guess because it was the first one, the C130A still is my favourite. Also operated another great Lockheed product, the L1011 Tristar as well as B707 and B747. Fly puddlejumpers these days for recreation.

]]> By: Bill Hatfield http://www.historynet.com/lockheed-c-130-the-four-horsemen-demonstrated-the-power-of-the-new-aircraft.htm#comment-329445 Bill Hatfield Thu, 02 Sep 2010 22:57:28 +0000 #comment-329445 Hi Harry, The Four Horsemen Video is now on youtube. Just make a search for Lockheed and Four Horsemen. Anyone having trouble finding can contact me at email below. Also would like to hear from anyone that flew with us, maintained our aircraft or knew about the team at Ardmore AFB, OK or Sewart AFB, Tn. Bill Hatfield Horsemen #4 bhat@ms.metrocast.net Hi Harry,

The Four Horsemen Video is now on youtube. Just make a search for Lockheed and Four Horsemen. Anyone having trouble finding can contact me at email below. Also would like to hear from anyone that flew with us, maintained our aircraft or knew about the team at Ardmore AFB, OK or Sewart AFB, Tn.

Bill Hatfield
Horsemen #4
bhat@ms.metrocast.net

]]> By: Harry Brascher http://www.historynet.com/lockheed-c-130-the-four-horsemen-demonstrated-the-power-of-the-new-aircraft.htm#comment-308330 Harry Brascher Sat, 10 Jul 2010 13:51:02 +0000 #comment-308330 I really enjoyed the information you had on the c-130 team called "The Four Horsemen." Does anyone know where I can find a copy of the VHS tape The Four Horseman Story. I'd really appreciate any help. I've been getting Aviation History for years. It's one of my cover to cover magazines I really enjoyed the information you had on the c-130 team called "The Four Horsemen." Does anyone know where I can find a copy of the VHS tape The Four Horseman Story. I'd really appreciate any help. I've been getting Aviation History for years. It's one of my cover to cover magazines

]]> By: Dale Jorgensen http://www.historynet.com/lockheed-c-130-the-four-horsemen-demonstrated-the-power-of-the-new-aircraft.htm#comment-164838 Dale Jorgensen Sat, 26 Dec 2009 21:27:06 +0000 #comment-164838 I was privileged to be able to fly as a ass't flight engineer, as well as being the aircraft mechanic, with the group periodically during my service 1956 - 1960. A few years ago I donated my Green Weasel patch to the Air Force Museum in Dayton. When I received the acceptance letter it felt good knowing I had a little bit more to contribute to the history of the team. I understand the patches are not on display anymore but knowing it is there is what matters. I was privileged to be able to fly as a ass't flight engineer, as well as being the aircraft mechanic, with the group periodically during my service 1956 – 1960. A few years ago I donated my Green Weasel patch to the Air Force Museum in Dayton. When I received the acceptance letter it felt good knowing I had a little bit more to contribute to the history of the team. I understand the patches are not on display anymore but knowing it is there is what matters.

]]> By: CMSgt Ed Trowbridge http://www.historynet.com/lockheed-c-130-the-four-horsemen-demonstrated-the-power-of-the-new-aircraft.htm#comment-143078 CMSgt Ed Trowbridge Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:59:53 +0000 #comment-143078 C130A 55-023 cockpit data plate has the accepted date as 12/7/56. A picture of the data plate can be obtained if desired. C130A 55-023 cockpit data plate has the accepted date as 12/7/56. A picture of the data plate can be obtained if desired.

]]> By: Gary Simmons http://www.historynet.com/lockheed-c-130-the-four-horsemen-demonstrated-the-power-of-the-new-aircraft.htm#comment-89995 Gary Simmons Fri, 17 Jul 2009 21:50:39 +0000 #comment-89995 The chronological history of the 463rd Troop Carrier Wing from activation to transfer from Ardmore Air Force Base to Sewart AFB, 1959. is available on the Ardmore Army Air Field/Ardmore Air Force Base website http://www.brightok.net/~gsimmons. The first Fairchild C-124B, "Hulge Junejeah", received July 12, 1955, and Lockheed C-130A were first introduced to the AF and world at Ardmore. The "City of Ardmore", 55-023, was received Dec. 9, 1956, Most "firsts" for both aircraft, 48 C-130s and 53 C-123Bs, were made by Ardmore crews. The nine Chase YC-122s, forerunner of the C-123B, were "mothballed" from Ardmore. The 309th TCG, formed at Ardmore, July 8, 1955, flew the first C-123Bs and introduced them to Europe when transferred to Dreux, France, May 6, 1956. The "City of Ardmore" is on static display at Dyess AFB, Abilene, TX. The chronological history of the 463rd Troop Carrier Wing from activation to transfer from Ardmore Air Force Base to Sewart AFB, 1959. is available on the Ardmore Army Air Field/Ardmore Air Force Base website http://www.brightok.net/~gsimmons. The first Fairchild C-124B, "Hulge Junejeah", received July 12, 1955, and Lockheed C-130A were first introduced to the AF and world at Ardmore. The "City of Ardmore", 55-023, was received Dec. 9, 1956, Most "firsts" for both aircraft, 48 C-130s and 53 C-123Bs, were made by Ardmore crews. The nine Chase YC-122s, forerunner of the C-123B, were "mothballed" from Ardmore. The 309th TCG, formed at Ardmore, July 8, 1955, flew the first C-123Bs and introduced them to Europe when transferred to Dreux, France, May 6, 1956. The "City of Ardmore" is on static display at Dyess AFB, Abilene, TX.

]]> By: Tony Ryan http://www.historynet.com/lockheed-c-130-the-four-horsemen-demonstrated-the-power-of-the-new-aircraft.htm#comment-50345 Tony Ryan Wed, 08 Apr 2009 12:25:29 +0000 #comment-50345 A great article about a great aircraft. Have been a Flight Engineer on three models of the "Lockheed Legend", C130A, C130E and C130H. I guess because it was the first one, the C130A still is my favourite. Also operated another great Lockheed product, the L1011 Tristar as well as B707 and B747. Fly puddlejumpers these days for recreation. A great article about a great aircraft. Have been a Flight Engineer on three models of the "Lockheed Legend", C130A, C130E and C130H. I guess because it was the first one, the C130A still is my favourite. Also operated another great Lockheed product, the L1011 Tristar as well as B707 and B747. Fly puddlejumpers these days for recreation.

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