On a Wing and a Strap

Tim Brady

On a Wing and a Strap

U.S. Air Force

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Abstract

In 1958, as part of Operation Jingle Bells, a Hercules C-130, ferrying cargo and personnel to the United States from the Far East, encountered weather and abbreviated their flight into Langley. Little Rock Air Force Base was chosen as the alternative landing site. Getting the C-130 down onto the ground proved to be challenging when the controls for the trim system did not operate correctly. Through sweat and ingenuity, the crew got the bird landed and the personnel in the back applauded their efforts. The personnel and cargo were used as ballast to change the center of gravity. After that flight, the trim system in the C-130 was overhauled to allow for more trim degrees.

Original language	American English
Journal	TAC Attack
Volume	12
State	Published - Jan 1 1973
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

C-130 Hercules aircraft flight controls
emergency procedures to land aircraft

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Aviation

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On a Wing and a Strap

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