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C-130s

CP - 4-7-2014 at 07:08 PM

Hello,
Couple of C-130s flew by low level this afternoon. Hubs served two tours on them in the 60's so it was quite an exciting and memory invoking moment to see the big beauties flying o'er head.
Anyone know why they were here?
Don't matter to us, just curious.

CP - 4-7-2014 at 07:10 PM

PS: San Juanico, BCS

KaceyJ - 4-7-2014 at 07:23 PM

probably part of the rescue mission taking place off CSL

vgabndo - 4-7-2014 at 07:58 PM

A large military transport passed over Bahia Asuncion this afternoon an hour and a half before dark heading WNW and too high to be searching. This is the first time in three months here that I've seen a plane. A very large very high aircraft left a contrail on the same heading a month ago.

Floatflyer - 4-8-2014 at 07:12 AM

Could the C-130s be searching for more idiots that maybe ran out of ice and have a sunburn on their new baby while they all paddeled a kayak to Samoa?? :biggrin:

C-130's in Mexico

bajaguy - 4-8-2014 at 07:41 AM

The Mexican Air Force does operate C-130 aircraft, and the Mexican Navy operate several CASA 295-M aircraft which look similar to the C-130 but are two engine and manufactured in Spain

capt. mike - 4-8-2014 at 02:15 PM

hey FW - your plane looking good!

Pompano - 4-8-2014 at 03:02 PM

Quote:
Originally posted by Floatflyer
Could the C-130s be searching for more idiots that maybe ran out of ice and have a sunburn on their new baby while they all paddeled a kayak to Samoa?? :biggrin:


Good poke, Floatflyer...

I've been watching the turbulence over the round-the-world sailing couple who called for and received help from the US Navy. They had a sick baby, another 3 yr old..plus a boat failure...west of Mexico while trying to cross the Pacific Ocean. 5 US sailors parachuted down from the relief plane to rescue them and treat the infant. The couple said they had 'planned as good as possible'. Maybe not. Candidates for the Dumb and Dumber Award?

P.S. There's a nice 36' sailboat drifting out there about 900 miles southwest of Cabo San Lucas.

Boat's demise

bajaguy - 4-8-2014 at 03:36 PM

The Navy sunk the boat, the parachutists were Cal Air Guard Para Rescue guys

Pompano - 4-8-2014 at 03:39 PM

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Originally posted by bajaguy
The Navy sunk the boat, the parachutists were Cal Air Guard Para Rescue guys


Thanks bajaguy, did not get all that info. Scuttling was probably best thing to do and most likely mandatory...hazard to navigation, etc.

Love the Coasties and the help & protection they give on our borders. They helped to find this Goony Bird Up North.



[Edited on 4-8-2014 by Pompano]

Target practice

bajaguy - 4-8-2014 at 03:44 PM

For the OTO Melara 76mm gun :lol:

Floatflyer - 4-8-2014 at 07:12 PM

Pompano, what do you think, should we set up a Pay Pal account for donations to buy them a replacement boat??:lol:

Pompano - 4-8-2014 at 08:23 PM

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Originally posted by Floatflyer
Pompano, what do you think, should we set up a Pay Pal account for donations to buy them a replacement boat??:lol:


I think they've been awarded a government stupid-grant already. (tongue thoroughly in cheek)

[Edited on 4-9-2014 by Pompano]