25 Years of C-130J Operations at RAAF Base Richmond This year marks a significant milestone for No 37 Squadron, with the first of the current fleet of 12 C-130J Hercules delivered to RAAF Base Richmond on 7 September 1999.
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Static shots of Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) C-130J Hercules aircraft parked on the RAAF Base Richmond flightline, 28 October 1999. The aircraft in the photo are A97-447, A97-449 and A97-464. *** Local Caption *** This year marks a significant 25-year milestone for No 37 Squadron, with the first of the current fleet of 12 C-130J Hercules delivered to Royal Australian Air Force Base Richmond on 7 September 1999.
Ultimately replacing the existing C-130E model, the C-130J provided increased capabilityRoyal Australian Air Force (RAAF) C-130J Hercules A97-464, 7 September 1999, over the Hawkesbury area, NSW. The first of the 12 C-130J aircraft delivered to RAAF Base Richmond. *** Local Caption *** This year marks a significant 25-year milestone for No 37 Squadron, with the first of the current fleet of 12 C-130J Hercules delivered to Royal Australian Air Force Base Richmond on 7 September 1999.
Ultimately replacing the existing C-130E model, the C-130J provided increased capability to travel faster, fRoyal Australian Air Force (RAAF) C-130J Hercules A97-464, 7 September 1999, over the Hawkesbury area, NSW. The first of the 12 C-130J aircraft delivered to RAAF Base Richmond. *** Local Caption *** This year marks a significant 25-year milestone for No 37 Squadron, with the first of the current fleet of 12 C-130J Hercules delivered to Royal Australian Air Force Base Richmond on 7 September 1999.
Ultimately replacing the existing C-130E model, the C-130J provided increased capability to travel faster, fRoyal Australian Air Force (RAAF) C-130J Hercules A97-464, 7 September 1999, over the Hawkesbury area, NSW. The first of the 12 C-130J aircraft delivered to RAAF Base Richmond. *** Local Caption *** This year marks a significant 25-year milestone for No 37 Squadron, with the first of the current fleet of 12 C-130J Hercules delivered to Royal Australian Air Force Base Richmond on 7 September 1999.
Ultimately replacing the existing C-130E model, the C-130J provided increased capability to travel faster, f