Coast Guard 1706 arrives at MCC Oct. 5, 2022. Photo by Mike McKeig.Mike McKeig took photos of Coast Guard aircraft 1706 arriving at Sacramento McClellan Airport yesterday, one of seven HC-130Hs being transferred to CAL FIRE to become, one day, air tankers. Its next stop might be in Kingman, AZ, or another facility, to get new livery.
Coast Guard 1706 arrives at MCC Oct. 5, 2022. Photo by Mike McKeig.The 1706 aircraft had its center wing box replaced before the legislation was passed in December of 2013 to transfer seven Coast Guard HC-130Hs to the Forest Service, and later to CAL FIRE. All of them will need to have depot level maintenance completed and retardant systems installed before the final transfer is complete.
A Coast Guard C-130, #1706, getting the Center Wing Box replaced at Robins AFB March 13, 2012. This aircraft is one of seven being transferred to CAL FIRE. (U. S. Air Force photo by Sue Sapp)
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HC130 1706 was Stationed at CGAS Clearwater.
I flew the 1700 Series C-130s when I was stationed at CGAS Borinquen, PR (1987-88) and CGAS Kodiak (1988-91). They were rugged and high performing aircraft, carrying on the 70-year Hercules tradition.
Did you know Lt. Duane Stenbak? He flew the sea 130 and was also stationed in Kodiak at the same time. If so, please contact me. Jody_stenbak@hotmail.com
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