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"Workhorse" is a podcast about Royal Australian Air Force C-130 Hercules aircraft from their earliest history through to modern times. The series is based on the soon to be released book “Air Mobility Workhorse”, which will be available from Big Sky Publishing.
Topics include:

Operations from around the globe, including all four corners of the planet, from 1959 to now
Aircraft technical discussions
Training
Roles (Search and Rescue, Air Logistics, Airborne Operations, Special Operations, Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Relief, Surveillance, Non-combatant Evacuation, Aeromedical Evacuation and Firefighting)
Maintenance and modifications
Logistics
And, of course, the people that made it all possible.

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Workhorse - RAAF C-130s

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Operations from around the globe, including all four corners of the planet, from 1959 to now
Aircraft technical discussions
Training
Roles (Search and Rescue, Air Logistics, Airborne Operations, Special Operations, Humanitarian Assistance/Disaster Relief, Surveillance, Non-combatant Evacuation, Aeromedical Evacuation and Firefighting)
Maintenance and modifications
Logistics
And, of course, the people that made it all possible.

54 епізодів

#History #Bill 'K9' Kourelakos #C-130 #Hercules #RAAF #Aviation #Military #Airlift #Australia #Workhorse

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Workhorse - E54 - Flight Engineers with Tony Hall 1:40:18

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This episode features a wide-ranging discussion of the flight engineer category and its place on the C-130 Hercules. Tony Hall also covers his operational C-130 experience, along with his transition onto Caribous and then as a Loadmaster on C-130Js. The discussion ranges into: RAAF B-707 operations based in Kyrgyzstan (where Tony was an Operations Officer) Impact of the Safety system on Flight Engineer authorisations The latter years of C-130H operations in the RAAF RAAF consideration of having a FLTENG on the C=130J Demise of the FLTENG mustering Transition to Loadmaster…

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Workhorse - E53 - Innovation with Gav Nicholson 1:18:53

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Gav Nicholson recounts his involvement with systems integration on RAAF C-130Hs during the late 1990s to the late 2000s, including electronic warfare self-protection, the FMS-800 flight management system, and other modifications of that era. Also discussed are PNG operations, Operations Falconer (Iraq 2003), Shaddock (PNG), Catalyst (Iraq, as C-130J Detachment Commander) and a mission on Spitfire (East Timor) during which his crew flew an evacuation with 180 people onboard a C-130H.…

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Workhorse - E52 - Formation Lead with Andrew Elliott 1:25:16

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Royal Australian Air Force C-130s airdrop parachutists and equipment to force project Australian military capabilities. C-130s flew in formation as a tactic to concentrate Army parachutists on a target area as quickly as possible (thereby minimising the risk to the paratroopers and aircraft). In this episode of 'Workhorse', Andrew "Stretch" Elliott discusses the many factors that formation lead pilots considered when leading C-130s to a formation airdrop. He also covers his experiences training for fighter evasion on night vision goggles, planning for operations in East Timor (1999), and his role in developing procedures for the C-130J when it was first acquired in 1999.…

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Workhorse - E51 - Somalia and PNG with Graham Johnson 2:17:25

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Graham 'Johno' 'Johno1' 'Kramer' Johnson flew C-130Hs on a variety of operations from 1989 to 1999, including Operations Solace (Somalia 1993), Immune (Pilot Strike 1989) and Ples Drei (PNG famine 1998), all of which he discusses in this episode. Johno also discusses the differences between pushing crew training to the boundaries of aircraft limits and when that transitions into unauthorised flying.…

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Workhorse - E50 - C-130J Goes Tactical with Justin Ryder 1:34:32

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The Royal Australian Air Force's C-130J fleet was acquired in 1999, but it was not fitted with electronic warfare self-protection systems. When C-130Hs deployed to the Middle East in early 2003, 37 Squadron had only just begun training its C-130J crews in tactical procedures. Thus when Middle East operations were extended into 2004, 36 Squadron's C-130Hs remained in the Middle East on an extended deployment because there wasn't a replacement force. This placed great pressure on 36 Squadron's training system, and by early 2004 it was apparent that C-130Js needed to be modified with self-protection equipment and 37 Squadron's crews had to be trained for combat operations. This episode features Justin Ryder who was a C-130J captain in 2004. He relates the C-130J upgrade program and his experiences in the Middle East during the C-130J's first full deployment into a combat environment. His tales include being engaged by an S-60 and a complete avionics failure during a departure out of an Iraqi airfield. He also discusses his later experiences as an air-air refueling captain. (Note: This podcast series will now be shifting to a monthly publication cycle, commencing 1 April).…

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Workhorse - E49 - Extended Range Surveillance with Michael Phillips 1:29:44

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Reports arising in 1996 from Australian-flagged fishing vessels indicated the presence of dozens of Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated fishing vessels in the Heard Island and McDonald Islands Exclusive Economic Zone. In response, the Australian Fisheries Management Authority (AFMA) sought an enforcement action and requested Defence assistance with search, reconnaissance and apprehension. The first of these ADF missions took place under the name Operation Dirk , and it was enabled by the installation of internal fuel tanks on RAAF C-130Hs. This episode features Michael 'Rocky' Phillips, who was deeply involved in preparing for and then flying these long-range surveillance missions. Rocky also discusses operations on the first C-130H deployment to Iraq in early 2003.…

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Workhorse - E48 - Test Flight at the North Pole with Matt Hegarty 1:19:18

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The FMS-800 flight management system was installed on RAAF C-130Hs in 1999 under Project AIR 5195. The FMS-800 delivered a range of enhanced capabilities for C-130Hs making them even more ideally suited for the Airborne Operations and Special Operations support roles. These capabilities included GPS precision navigation, airdrop navigation, receiver autonomous-integrity monitoring (RAIM), jamming protection, and it was integrated with the Litton 92 inertial navigation system, APN-241 radar and the flight director. The FMS-800 came with a hefty training and test and evaluation bill. In this episode, retired Air Commodore Matt Hegarty recalls the two test flights he flew to the North Pole to test the FMS-800, circa 2002 and 2004.…

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Workhorse - E47 - 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami with Charlie Siedentopf 55:06

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On 26 December 2004, an earthquake measuring 9.2 on the Richter scale struck north of Simeulue Island in the Indian Ocean. The earthquake lifted an estimated 30 cubic kilometres of water which radiated from the epicentre devasting coastal communities around the Indian Ocean. Banda Aceh was hardest hit, and the RAAF responded immediately. This episode features 36 Squadron pilot Charlie Siedentopf who flew one of the first two RAAF C-130s into Banda Aceh. He recounts the devastation, suffering and urgency to help the thousands of disaster victims. Charlie also relates his experience as C-130 Detachment Commander in Iraq 2004 and as part of the C-130H crew that was struck by ground fire near Baghdad, killing passenger Jospeph Arguelles.…

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Workhorse - E46 - 2002 Bali Bombing with Peter Kennedy 54:07

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WARNING: This episode discusses a graphic account of the 2002 Bali bombing and related PTSD issues. On 12 Oct 2002 two bombs exploded in the Kuta district, Bali, Indonesia, destroying two popular night clubs – Paddy’s Irish Bar and the nearby Sari Club – showering the patrons with shrapnel and causing fierce fires at both sites. More than 500 people were either killed or injured in the blasts; 202 died from their injuries (88 were Australian). RAAF C-130s were central to Australia's response, conducting 14 aeromedical evacuation flights. Peter 'Kenno' Kennedy was a C-130 loadmaster, and he crewed the second RAAF C-130 into Denpasar airport, Bali, which became the aeromedical evacuation centre in the aftermath of the bombing. Kenno discusses the six hours he spent on the ground helping with triage and casualty management. Kenno also discusses his career, operations in the Middle East, and his current work: Running the charity called 'Veteran Wellbeing Foundation' which supports ADF veterans.…

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Workhorse - E45 - Taking fire in Iraq with Anthony Lock 1:21:08

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Royal Australian Air Force C-130s arrived in Doha 11 February 2003 to support Australian, US and Coalition efforts as part of the US-led invasion of Iraq. In this episode of 'Workhorse', Anthony 'Locky' Lock describes his role as a Liaison Officer supporting Australian Special Forces air mobility requirements during the early stages of Operation Falconer and his deployment on Operation Catalyst (mid-2004). In particular, he details his experience as the C-130H aircraft captain during the mission of 27 June 2004 when Joseph Arguelles (a US contractor) was killed by ground fire while being flown as a passenger in A97-012.…

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Workhorse - E44 - Afghanistan Jan 2002 with Rob Sokol 1:09:20

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In early January 2002, Rob 'Soky' Sokel captained the first RAAF C-130 mission to Afghanistan - under Operation Catalyst. In this episode you can hear Soky describing this epic mission with all its challenges: Scrounging for equipment Being hit by lightning Unable to pay contracted support agencies (loading and fuel) Making a wrong turn and being confronted by armed guards Running late for their slot time into the area of operations A leaking fuel tank A bombed out runway Failing communications equipment An APU fire indication in Kandahar Being shot at Diverting for fuel Etc. What an amazing story!…

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Workhorse - E43 - OP Vista - Cambodia - with Dave Steel and Jon Kain 1:18:32

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On 2 July 1997 civil war erupted in Cambodia. Nations rushed to evacuate non-combatants. This episode details the Australian evacuation which was conducted by 36 Squadron, under the name Operation Vista. This marked the first use of C-130H electronic warfare equipment on an operation. The discussion with Dave Steel and Jon Kain focuses on the last flight of the operation which they flew in a thunderstorm using night vision goggles.…

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Workhorse - E42 - PNG Tsunami and Bougainville with Richard Lennon 1:28:14

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This episode features retired Air Commodore Richard 'Yoko' Lennon discussing his career along with C-130 operations in Bougainville (Lagoon, Usherette, and Bel Isi) and northern PNG in the aftermath of the 1998 tsunami at Sissano Lagoon (Operation Shaddock). Richard also discusses his command perspectives on Operations Padang Assist (2009) and Yasi Assist (2012), which took place while he was Officer Commanding 86 Wing.…

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Workhorse - E41 - Timor and Middle East with Darren Goldie 1:07:32

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This episode features the career of retired Air Marshal Darren Goldie, a C-130 E, H and J pilot who became Commanding Officer 37 Squadron and later Air Commander Australia. The discussion covers Australia's C-130 contributions to UN operations in East Timor during the latter half of 1999, as well as C-130J operations in the Middle East from 2003.…

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Workhorse - E40 - Haybales and AME with Jack Foley 1:15:02

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