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Back to SearchWorkhorse - E30 - Unique Loads of the 70s
Episode 30
This short episode covers a few unique loads carried by Royal Australian Air Force C-130s in the 1970s and early 1980s. Included are:
A bull taken to …2 years, 5 months ago
Workhorse - E29 - Airlift Competitions with Gary Robinson
Episode 29
This episode covers off on three airlift competitions that RAAF C-130s won on several occasions: Volant Rodeo, Bullseye, and Air Tattoo.
The details …
2 years, 5 months ago
Workhorse - E28 - Tactics and NVGs - with John Samulski
Episode 28
During the 1975-1986 era, the Australian Army reinvigorated Airborne Operations.
With the drive to enhance airborne operations capabilities came the n…
2 years, 6 months ago
Workhorse - E27 - Airborne Ops Development - 1975-1986
Episode 27
The advent of the 1976 White Paper came with a reduction in the ADF's combat operations, and an emphasis on preparedness for the defence of Australia…
2 years, 6 months ago
Workhorse - E26 - Unique Missions - 1975-86
Episode 26
This episode covers unique operations of the 1975-1986 era. These missions are all reflective of the flexibility inherent in the C-130 and Australia’…
2 years, 7 months ago
Workhorse - E25 - SAR 1975-1986
Season 1 Episode 25
This episode looks at a handful of Search and Rescue missions in the 1975-1986 era, including the Nocturne (which also featured Sir Angus Houston), C…
2 years, 7 months ago
Workhorse - E24 - HADR 1975-1986
Season 1 Episode 24
From the mid 1970s, Australia's defence strategy shifted to 'Defence of Australia'. This resulted in more domestically-focused tasking and support t…
2 years, 8 months ago
Workhorse - E23 - Antarctica
Episode 23
This episode details the history of Royal Australian Air Force operations in Antarctica with a focus on RAAF C-130 involvement, including airdrops at…
2 years, 8 months ago
Workhorse - E22 - Aerial Firefighting
Episode 22
In the early 1980s, 36SQN supported the Forest Commission Victoria by installing and operating a Modular Airborne Fire Fighting System (MAFFS). This …
2 years, 9 months ago
Workhorse - E21 - C-130H Acquisition and C-130A Disposal
Episode 21
This Episode covers:
The strategic circumstances that led to the RAAF's acquisition of the C-130HTechnical upgrades that came with the C-130HAcquisiti…2 years, 9 months ago