Blue Angels C130 at Cambridge
Blue Angels C130 at Cambridge
The Blue Angels C130 is at Cambridge and will be conducting a series of maintenance flights over the next few weeks. I dont have any more details.
Re: Blue Angels C130 at Cambridge
If all goes according to plan, it will do one maintenance flight before departure.
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I'm just going by what they put on their facebook page... They talk about a series of flights so maybe they don't expect it all to go "according to plan"!!!!
Re: Blue Angels C130 at Cambridge
Yes, the crew will take it on a series of test flights and it will go to the US once they're happy with it.
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Re: Blue Angels C130 at Cambridge
https://www.instagram.com/p/CCD3h0EAgDT/
Your #BlueAngels C-130 pilots and crew are currently in Cambridge, United Kingdom with our new C-130J!
Over the next few weeks, team members will conduct a series of maintenance tests, which include an aircraft systems operational check out and a functional check flight, prior to completing the transatlantic flight to the United States.
#BAFans you will notice a couple changes to the paint scheme. The flight surfaces now have yellow tips, similar to our F/A-18s, 2 stripes run down the side of the aircraft and the iconic white top has been changed to a tear drop design.
This C-130J model will provide improved logistics support and eventually join the Blue Angels demonstration!
*Please note that our team is practicing social distancing and taking every precaution to maintain mission readiness. Stay safe!*
"You really are an oafish philistine at times!"
Re: Blue Angels C130 at Cambridge
From the Blue Angels Facebook page:
“Over the next few weeks, team members will conduct a series of maintenance tests, which include an aircraft systems operational check out and a functional check flight, prior to completing the transatlantic flight to the United States.“
The last couple of refurbished ex-RAF C-130Js also left Cambridge after a single test flight.
“Over the next few weeks, team members will conduct a series of maintenance tests, which include an aircraft systems operational check out and a functional check flight, prior to completing the transatlantic flight to the United States.“
The last couple of refurbished ex-RAF C-130Js also left Cambridge after a single test flight.