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Lockheed C-130 Hercules (92-0548) - The first C-130H Hercules (92-0548) to go airborne during yesterdays NevANG "High Rollers" exercise propclaws its way directly past my spotting location as it climbs out from Reno Tahoe Internationals 16R. This click shows how difficult it is to spot a military metalbird; look at how well it blends into the shopping mall area behind it ... and it was not very far away from me when it went past. br /br /* Although the FA data counter below this photo indicates that this is the first photo of 92-0548 to be posted into the gallery, this is actually the second pic. A few months ago, I posted a snap (also taken at RNO) of an N3N-3 (N4009A) and in the background of that pic this same Herc was arriving with Santa aboard. *br /br /Prior to being here as part of the 152nd AW "High Rollers," this Hercules was assigned to "The Rock."
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Lockheed C-130 Hercules (92-0548)

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The first C-130H Hercules (92-0548) to go airborne during yesterday's NevANG "High Rollers" exercise propclaws its way directly past my spotting location as it climbs out from Reno Tahoe International's 16R. This click shows how difficult it is to spot a military metalbird; look at how well it blends into the shopping mall area behind it ... and it was not very far away from me when it went past.

* Although the FA data counter below this photo indicates that this is the first photo of 92-0548 to be posted into the gallery, this is actually the second pic. A few months ago, I posted a snap (also taken at RNO) of an N3N-3 (N4009A) and in the background of that pic this same Herc was arriving with Santa aboard. *

Prior to being here as part of the 152nd AW "High Rollers," this Hercules was assigned to "The Rock."

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Alex Dalton
excellent photo man, love the background.
Gary SchenauerPhoto Uploader
I had been hoping for a multi-ship MITO launch during the exercise, but it didn't happen. When the exercise kicked off, all the Hercs on the NevANG ramp were covered with a blanket of snow. This one was the first one that was ready to go, so it did not wait around. Shortly after I caught this shot, this Herc returned and landed just as the second one was taxiing to take off.
Gary SchenauerPhoto Uploader
Hi, Alex. We must have been adding our comments at the same moment, and I just now saw your comment. Thank you very much for the compli. The Hercs do a much shallower climbout than the commercial passenger a/c, so they pass by me either at eye level or slightly lower, which makes it possible for me to get the shopping area in the background.
peterjp5
Awesome photo!
Greg Byington
Great catch, Gary!
Darryl Sarno
WOW! Great shot and great background Gary!
Gary SchenauerPhoto Uploader
Peterjp, Greg, & Darryl .. Thanx, guys. Very much appreciate your comments. (Wave)
John Ryan
All Hail America!
Viva Imperii!
Peter Maas
One of my favorite Aircraft. Nice Picture.
Bill Gardner
Beautiful, Just beautiful...
Grats for such a awesome pic bro.
Bill Gardner
I still remember the Army cadence from 84 in basic...

C130 rolling down the strip, Airborne daddys gonna take a little trip.
Jump up, buckle up, shuffle to the door.
Ready to jump on the count of 4....

Again Thanx for the awesome pic Gary and the memories of 84
Gary SchenauerPhoto Uploader
John R., Peter M., and Bill >> Thanks to each of you. And Peter and Bill >>> Always appreciate hearing from fellow vets. TY for your service, guys. (Wave) Also to Bill >>> I don't know if you are aware of this or not, so I'll pass it along: In the photo you took of KLAS, if you look way out (toward the top of your picture), you can see runways. That's Nellis in the distance.
Tom Vance
Awesome Gman! 5 Hercs on this one!!!
RICARDO PARDO
excelent photo,
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