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Old 29th May 2010, 08:56 AM
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Does anyone know if the RAF C-130 is still here.Cheers
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Old 29th May 2010, 12:27 PM
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Yes Andrew, the RAF C130 is still here. Currently parked between bays 98 & 99
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Old 29th May 2010, 03:36 PM
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Thanks for that Jayden


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Old 29th May 2010, 06:24 PM
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Can anyone have a guess as to what that thing is hanging off the starboard side near the tail gate?

A bad case of the pimples maybe.

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Old 29th May 2010, 07:01 PM
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The defensive-aids suite includes a missile warning system linked to the directional, infrared countermeasure system, a radar warning receiver and a chaff and flare dispensing system.
http://www.raf.mod.uk/equipment/herculesc4c5.cfm
Well my guess is by judging from this, it is either some sort of Reconnaissance camera or part of it's defence systems.
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Old 29th May 2010, 07:33 PM
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Yes, the bumps are part of the Directional Infrared Counter Measures System.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Directi...unter_Measures

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Old 29th May 2010, 11:30 PM
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Fantastic looking aircraft
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Old 30th May 2010, 08:53 AM
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I hope someone remembers the padlock key for the Herc, otherwise they'll be needing a set of bolt cutters to get out of here!
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Old 31st May 2010, 11:55 AM
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Possible departing today to CBR. Has anyone seen it ready to go?
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Old 31st May 2010, 12:35 PM
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The covers are off, and the doors are open, but no sign of departing just yet.

EDIT: As of 1455, the covers are back on, as is the padlock on the door. She ain't going anywhere in the near future.
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