C-130 Carrier Takeoff

Video Title :	C-130 Carrier Takeoff
Description :	This is one of those legends that most don't believe. However, it is true. This experiment was done in the early 1960s to ascertain ... all » whether C-130 operations were feasible on a carrier. The margin of error was too close for comfort, and another option was developed; namely the C-2 Greyhound. This aircraft (147798) remained in service with the United States Marine Corps until (approx) 2003 as a KC-130 Aerial Refueling tanker (KC-130F). It saw service in Vietnam, and again during the Gulf War. I have a few hours in it.
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Keywords, Tags :	USMC Marine Corps carrier c-130 kc-130 kc130 c130 landing takeoff
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COOL STUFF!

She also had JATO packs on take-off !!

The Navy did a whole series of landings and takeoffs. From what I recall, the plane was fairly heavily loaded. The (US Air Force) pilot got a DFC for the feat. Eventually they decided that striking the entire air group belowdecks or shooting 'em all off to give the Herkybird a clear deck was too much hassle. The C2 Greyhound was subsequently developed .

As someone pointed out to me, I had misremembered something - the pilot on these trials was a US Navy fighter pilot. Just wanted to correct that.

It was a USMC Pilot, actually, iirc.

Negative on the USMC pilot. It was Navy Lt James Flatley...look it up. Jimboking

Negative on the USMC pilot. It was Navy Lt James Flatley...look it up. Jimboking (USMC)

I read about this when I was a teenager. The plane landed in 300ft using his reverse propellor's then took off in 700ft with the carrier at full speed, all of this to demonstrate that it could be done.

Jeez, how light was that bird?!

WOW!!!! The prophecy has come true!!