What a nice photo. 403 looks in great condition
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| Author: | Darren [ 05 Jan 2020, 19:13 ] |
| Post subject: | Another C-130BZ trip to Cuba? |
SAAF C-130BZ 403 made a refuelling stop at Bridgetown Grantley Adams Airport in Barbados on 17 December 2019. https://www.jetphotos.com/photo/9556709 and https://twitter.com/shad_holli/status/1213550557161504768?s=21 Given that the last time a SAAF C-130BZ landed in Barbados it was as a stop en route to Cuba to transport Op Thusano cargo, it's likely this is for the same purpose. (https://www.africandefence.net/destination-of-mystery-air-force-hercules-flight-revealed/) Does anyone here have any further details? |
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| Author: | GLF4 [ 06 Jan 2020, 17:55 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Another C-130BZ trip to Cuba? |
I know that it came back with last stop St. Helena before Waterkloof. |
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| Author: | Darren [ 06 Jan 2020, 22:17 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Another C-130BZ trip to Cuba? |
GLF4 wrote: I know that it came back with last stop St. Helena before Waterkloof. Thanks, that's what I had suspected but couldn't confirm. What was the date and time of the return leg? |
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| Author: | GLF4 [ 07 Jan 2020, 07:54 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Another C-130BZ trip to Cuba? |
I'll try and find out out. Was around 30 December I think, but I'll confirm. |
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| Author: | Darren [ 07 Jan 2020, 10:30 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Another C-130BZ trip to Cuba? |
Thank you. |
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| Author: | Mistral [ 07 Jan 2020, 19:14 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Another C-130BZ trip to Cuba? |
What a nice photo. 403 looks in great condition
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| Author: | Darren [ 07 Jan 2020, 19:37 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Another C-130BZ trip to Cuba? |
Mistral wrote: What a nice photo. 403 looks in great condition Indeed. You would not believe that’s a 57 year old aeroplane at first glance! |
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| Author: | Paul [ 09 Jan 2020, 10:19 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Another C-130BZ trip to Cuba? |
Staying with the theme, can anyone tell me what became of the ex-USA C-130's that the SAAF didn't incorporate into the fleet? |
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| Author: | Mars [ 09 Jan 2020, 10:59 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Another C-130BZ trip to Cuba? |
Paul wrote: Staying with the theme, can anyone tell me what became of the ex-USA C-130's that the SAAF didn't incorporate into the fleet? They were scrapped/ cannibalised. |
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| Author: | Mars [ 09 Jan 2020, 11:03 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Another C-130BZ trip to Cuba? |
Darren wrote: Mistral wrote: What a nice photo. 403 looks in great condition Indeed. You would not believe that’s a 57 year old aeroplane at first glance! Its ironic though that an aircraft used in the bush war is now being used to fly to Cuba. Still a testament to Lockheed engineering. |
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| Author: | Paul [ 09 Jan 2020, 13:19 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Another C-130BZ trip to Cuba? |
Mars wrote: Paul wrote: Staying with the theme, can anyone tell me what became of the ex-USA C-130's that the SAAF didn't incorporate into the fleet? They were scrapped/ cannibalised. Thank you. |
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| Author: | Mistral [ 09 Jan 2020, 17:14 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Another C-130BZ trip to Cuba? |
Pity how she's now ended up ….. 
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| Author: | boertjie [ 10 Jan 2020, 08:10 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Another C-130BZ trip to Cuba? |
Yes, very sad 
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| Author: | GLF4 [ 14 Jan 2020, 19:30 ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Another C-130BZ trip to Cuba? |
Darren wrote: GLF4 wrote: I know that it came back with last stop St. Helena before Waterkloof. Thanks, that's what I had suspected but couldn't confirm. What was the date and time of the return leg? 27 December return leg from FHSH to FAWK. Arrived around mid afternoon. |
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