Lockheed Delivers First C-130J Super Herc for This Year

Published: Wed Mar 1st, 2006
Source: www.lockheedmartin.com



MARIETTA, Ga., February 28, 2006 -- Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] delivered the first C-130J airlifter of 2006 yesterday. The aircraft was flown to Keesler Air Force Base, Miss., and assigned to the 403rd Wing's 815th Airlift Squadron, Air Force Reserve Command's only C-130J combat delivery squadron.

Flying the aircraft to Keesler was Maj. Gen. Michael Gould, commander of the 2nd Air Force. Gould is responsible for all operational aspects of basic military training, initial skills training and advanced technical training for Air Force enlisted and support officers.

"I'm honored that General (Duncan) McNabb (Commander, Air Mobility Command) gave me the opportunity to deliver this C-130J to the men and women of the 403rd Wing,” said Gould, a command pilot with more than 3,000 flight hours in training and air mobility aircraft. “HQ Second Air Force is truly fortunate to be a partner with the 403rd as a part of Team Keesler.
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