USAF C-130A Final Flight

The oldest flying C-130 cargo aircraft and last existing C-130A in the US Air Force was flown on its final flight on 3 October, ending nearly half a century of test service. The NC-130A, nicknamed "The Lone Wolf," has been stationed at Duke Field for the past forty-eight years, serving as a 46th Test Wing asset. The NC-130A Airborne Seeker Evaluation and Test System was used as an airborne platform for testing air-to-ground and air-to-air seekers and sensors. The equipment on board was also used to track and film weapon intercept and separation from various fighter and bomber aircraft. The test equipment will be transferred to a newer NC-130H platform.

Photo By Greg Murry