Polish Herk

American and Polish airmen delivered the first of five refurbished C-130E Hercules transports and spare parts to the Polish Air Force at Powidz AB, Poland, on 24 March. The new aircraft expands Poland’s ability to transport troops and equipment while providing support for evacuation and humanitarian operations. The C-130's presence in the Polish fleet will also increase that country's interoperability with other air forces. The Hercules received an escort to Powidz AB by F-16s from the Polish Air Force as the aircraft neared its final destination, where it will become part of the 14th Lift Squadron. The delivery of the five modernized aircraft is scheduled to be complete in mid 2010.