309th Aerospace Maintenance And Regeneration Group

pat038536 · Jun 5, 2015

F/A-18C Regenerations for MCAS Miramar, San Diego, Calif. — at 309th Aerospace Maintenance And Regeneration Group.

pat038536 · Jun 5, 2015

Last image from the previous set.

http://vid607.photobucket.com/albums/tt156/pat038536/pub/Facebook_1.mp4

Another Ahab · Jun 5, 2015

Another Ahab said:
It's hard not to love the old Herc's, real war horses if ever there were any. No glamor, but they just get the job done; everywhere and anywhere.

Smokinyoda said:
Didn't see any armament on the AC-130, are they removed before arrival?

I didn't realize that "AC-130" is the their gunship designation. I guess that IS their glamor role, bar none.

The C-130 is one of the most classic airframes of the entire world. I count myself lucky to have shipped aboard them at one time.

pat038536 · Jun 26, 2015

3rd Sqdn 17th Cavalry Regiment's Last Flight of OH-58D Kiowas
The last seven OH-58D Kiowas from the 3rd Squadron 17th Cavalry Regiment arrived for storage today. - June 25, 2015

http://vid607.photobucket.com/albums/tt156/pat038536/pub/11230754_879060252187234_623945296_n.mp4

pat038536 · Jun 26, 2015

NATO's first E-3A AWACS (Airborne Warning and Control System) to retire made a scheduled landing today at Davis-Monthan AFB. NATO has operated and maintained LX-N 90449 since the early 1980s and decided to retire the airframe before its scheduled Depot Level Maintenance in July--saving nearly $17M. The aircraft will be placed in parts reclamation storage at AMARG where a team of NATO technicians will remove critical parts useful to NATO's remaining fleet of 16 aircraft. Additional information may be found on NATO's E-3A Component website: http://www.e3a.nato.int/eng/html/stories/story_102.htm Video of the landing available on DVIDS: https://www.dvidshub.net/video/411646/nato-e-3a-arrives-davis-monthan-afb#.VYnpAlI3my1

Another Ahab · Jun 27, 2015

pat038536 said:
3rd Sqdn 17th Cavalry Regiment's Last Flight of OH-58D Kiowas

That's very special to see them flying in column like that at ground level.

I don't know why, but it's very cool. I just never saw rotary wing in flight like that before.

pat038536 · Jul 1, 2015

A-10C, 78-0631 departs AMARG for Whiteman AFB after undergoing the OBOGS (on-board oxygen generating system) upgrade.

The last A-10C, 78-0631, to undergo the OBOGS install at AMARG departed June 30, 2015 for its home station of Whiteman AFB, Missouri.

A-10C, 78-0631, departs AMARG on June 30, 2015 after a Desert Speed Line modification. The aircraft was the last to receive an OBOGS or on-board oxygen generating system installation here. — at 309th Aerospace Maintenance And Regeneration Group.

Smokinyoda · Jul 2, 2015

pat038536 said:
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A-10C, 78-0631 departs AMARG for Whiteman AFB after undergoing the OBOGS (on-board oxygen generating system) upgrade.

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The last A-10C, 78-0631, to undergo the OBOGS install at AMARG departed June 30, 2015 for its home station of Whiteman AFB, Missouri.

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A-10C, 78-0631, departs AMARG on June 30, 2015 after a Desert Speed Line modification. The aircraft was the last to receive an OBOGS or on-board oxygen generating system installation here. — at 309th Aerospace Maintenance And Regeneration Group.

Thanks for the pics, nice to see they are still upgrading these great aircraft. Will be a truly sad day if/when they all return to your facility for permanent storage.

pat038536 · Jul 10, 2015

Sayonara BuNo 160020! This KC-130R, assigned to the Marine Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152 at MCAS Iwakuni, Japan prior to a 2005 retirement, returned to the air this week as a prelude to a new career with the Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force. The sixth and last of the KC-130R JMSDF foreign military sales transfers, departed AMARG today for Tinker AFB, Okla. where it will undergo prep for some new paint at the Ogden Air Logistics Complex at Hill AFB, Utah. July 9, 2015

pat038536 · Aug 11, 2015

MiGs invade Pueblo Weisbrod Aircraft Museum
http://www.chieftain.com/entertainment/3834795-120/museum-planes-aircraft-bradford

Two of the Polish-built LiMs stored at AMARG for more than 25 years, have departed for the Pueblo Weisbrod Aircraft Museum. LiM-2 (MiG-15), Serial No. 1B01205 and LiM-5 (MiG-17), Serial No. 1C1303 began their trek to Colorado via truck last Thursday, August 6, 2015. - August 11, 2015

Another Ahab · Aug 11, 2015

pat038536 said:
MiGs invade Pueblo Weisbrod Aircraft Museum
http://www.chieftain.com/entertainment/3834795-120/museum-planes-aircraft-bradford

Two of the Polish-built LiMs stored at AMARG for more than 25 years, have departed for the Pueblo Weisbrod Aircraft Museum. LiM-2 (MiG-15), Serial No. 1B01205 and LiM-5 (MiG-17), Serial No. 1C1303 began their trek to Colorado via truck last Thursday, August 6, 2015. - August 11, 2015
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Wow; old school. Wonder what were the first MIG's to see active service (not necessarily combat; just service).

Did they actually start with a MIG-1 do you know; or were these the models (+/-)?

pat038536 · Aug 14, 2015

All I know is what is publicly released. You know just as much as I do about it.

pat038536 · Aug 14, 2015

A C-130 rudder priority parts removal.

A Priority Parts removal team assigned to the 577th Commodities and Reclamation Squadron (CMRS) at AMARG removes the last of four rudders required by the USAF.

Reclaimed C-130 rudder will be moved to AMARG's Woodmill for crating and expedited shipment to the warfighter.

SETOYOTA · Aug 14, 2015

Did they actually start with a MIG-1 do you know; or were these the models (+/-)?[/QUOTE]

yes there is/was a mig 1.

Another Ahab · Aug 14, 2015

SETOYOTA said:
Did they actually start with a MIG-1 do you know; or were these the models (+/-)?

yes there is/was a mig 1.[/QUOTE]

It looks like a Messerschmitt Bf-109 engineered onto a Spitfire, or vice versa.

pat038536 · Aug 19, 2015

Trying to beat the high desert temps, Angie and Mike begin work early in the morning to seal an A-10 cockpit post a canopy removal. Both are assigned to AMARG's 578th Storage and Disposal Squadron. - August 18, 2015

pat038536 · Oct 3, 2015

For our C-130 Herc fans, here's a variety of recent arrivals. - Oct. 2, 2015

Another Ahab · Oct 3, 2015

pat038536 said:
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For our C-130 Herc fans, here's a variety of recent arrivals. - Oct. 2, 2015

This post is a real treat, pat038536; thanks a million.

I don't recall noticing the tail "blister" before; any idea what the function of that thing is?

USAFSS-ColdWarrior · Oct 3, 2015

Gotta LUV all the variants of the C-130. WHAT-A-PLATFORM for so many missions.

I think the USCG paint scheme is my favorite of all the pattern's she's worn.

Wile E. Coyote · Oct 4, 2015

Gave some A models to the Afghan National AF for use as transports, then supplied millions in parts and training to the tune of something like $400 million...then scrapped them all.

http://www.defenseindustrydaily.com/c-27as-for-the-afghan-air-force-05094/

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