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☷West Virginia s 130th Airlift Wing Certified for C 130J 30
National Guard ( By Press Release office)
Jan 18,2024
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The 130th Airlift Wing of the West Virginia National Guard in Charleston has officially become a C - 130J - 30 unit with Initial Operational Capability as of January 1 . They ' ve been upgrading their airframes from the C - 130 H3 Hercules model to the advanced C - 130J - 30 Super Hercules since last year . They now have a fleet of eight C - 130J - 30 aircraft . Maj . Gen . Bill Crane , the adjutant general of the West Virginia National Guard , expressed pride in the unit ' s achievement and praised the hard work of the aircrews , maintainers , and support staff . Attaining the IOC certification means they have the full capability to effectively use the new aircraft . The C - 130J - 30 is a modernized version of the C - 130 Hercules , featuring improved fuel efficiency , safety , speed , and navigation . It ' s also larger , allowing for more cargo and passengers . The versatile aircraft is used for various missions including tactical airlift , humanitarian relief , medical evacuation , special operations , and search and rescue . Over 450 Super Hercules are currently in operation worldwide .
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