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Show HILLTOP TIMES TIMES December 11, 2008 Top, a composite photo of the C-130 dock in Building 225, shows differences in C-130 models from 2000 (left) and 1995 (right). A third C-130, first put into service in 1961, is behind the 1995 model. The three aircraft were worked on at the same time recently by the 572nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. Left, another view of the aircraft. C-130 aircraft spanning 40 years of aviation at 572nd all-composite propellers on the J model, compared to the four 309th Maintenance Wing blades of the other two models. The oldest aircraft, a KC-130F, hree C-130 Hercules was first put into service in 1961 aircraft, spanning more — the year the Berlin Wall was than 40 years of miliunder construction, gasoline cost tary aviation, are receiving 27 cents per gallon, and Presiroutine maintenance by the dent-elect Barack Obama was 572nd Aircraft Maintenance bom. In its 47 years of service, Squadron in Building 225. The three aircraft — KC-130F, the aircraft has accumulated more than 24,000 flight hours. KC-130T and KC-130J — are It is undergoing its 15th major part of the U.S. Navy and Marine overhaul and will be at Hill Air Corps fleet. Force Base for more than 185 "To have those three generadays. tions of aircraft sitting on the The F model flew with the docks together is unique/' said Rachelle Angelo, C-130 planner Marine Corps until two or three years ago, said Dean Stewart, for the 572nd. Navy C-130 Fleet Support Team "The aircraft are here for planned depot maintenance. The member from Cherry Point, N.C. Navy workload is much smaller It is now used for test and evaluthan the Air Force — we get 11 to ation purposes and has been converted into a drone launch 15 aircraft per year." aircraft. It is assigned to Naval Though designed and built Air Station Point Mugu, Calif. to be the same on the outside, This aircraft, and a sister aircraft the aircraft reflect the model also built in 1961, are the oldest upgrades in cockpits, avionics, composites and engines. Notable flown by the Navy. differences are the six^bladed, The newest aircraft, a KCBY BILL ORNDORFF T BILL ORNDORFF 309th Maintenance Wing 130J, was first delivered in 2000. It is the first J model in the U.S. inventory — Army, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard — to undergo depot level maintenance, Angelo said. "We are the first ones to open one up and take a look at it," she said. "Since it's the first one of this model, we will keep it for about 120 days." The aircraft is undergoing its first major overhaul after flying 3,000 hours. Internally, the J model's crew -Varicose Veins.. u station incorporates electronic instrument displays, replacing the mechanical displays of previous versions. This aircraft is assigned to the Marine Aerial Refueler and Transport Squadron (VMGR) 252,2nd Marine Aircraft Wing, at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, N.C. "The J model will be around for another 40 or 50 years, so it represents future work for Hill," Angelo said "It will come here for maintenance eight more times in its life." Also in the maintenance bay is a KC-130T, undergoing its second major overhaul after flying 5,000 hours. First delivered in 1995, the aircraft is undergoing its second major overhaul. It is assigned to VMGR 452,4th Marine Aircraft Wing, Stewart Air National Guard Base near Newburgh, N.Y. For the periodic maintenance, the aircraft are "stripped down to parade rest," Stewart said, inspected for corrosion or other problems, then put back together. WIGHT'S Make it Your Tradition Now there's a minimally invasive procedure for the treatment of large varicose veins. r • Multiple non-surgical treatments available • Clinically effective with documented three year follow-up All Natural, the only truly fresh turkey available. Great for deep fryers! Order New 2550 S. 4955 W. jlease call 731-3760 . ' '.. :': <•*'.- FREE Vein Screening - Call Today! ~ Procedure covered by most insurance companies. Before After Trust us to renew your legs with this gentler, non-surgical alternative to surgical vein stripping. Davis Surgical Associates NOR T H E R N See us for an answer: (801) 728-9555 www.davissurgicalassociates.com www.drjosephjensen.com VEIN CARE Joseph W. Jensen DO Y0Uf Total Vein Practice 1580 W Antelope Dr., Ste. 230, Layton, UT84041 Laser Therapy | Radio Frequency Ablation | Spider Vein Treatment INCREASE YOUR CASH FLOWADVERTISE! CALL 625-4300 FOR MORE INFORMATION. |