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May 11, 2012 The 17th and final aircraft of Canada’s new CC-130J Hercules fleet landed on 11 May 2012 at 8 Wing Trenton, Ontario, where it will be soon put to work in the vital tactical airlift role across Canada and around the world. The Associate Minister of National Defence, the Honourable Julian Fantino, joined Lieutenant General Andre Deschamps, Commander of the Royal Canadian Air Force, along with members of 8 Wing to mark this historic milestone. Delivered on budget and ahead ... Read more

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Lockheed Martin Vice President of Production Operations, Janet Nash, presents LCol Colin Keiver, Commanding Officer 436 (T) Sqn “Canucks Unlimited”, with the ceremonial plaque bearing the aircraft’s information. Read more

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By Lieutenant Christopher Daniel The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) proudly welcomed the 17th and final aircraft of Canada’s new CC-130J Hercules fleet on May 11, 2012 at 8 Wing/CFB Trenton, where it will soon be used to provide the Canadian Forces with vital tactical airlift across Canada and around the world. ‘This truly is an historic day,” said Lieutenant-General (LGen) André Deschamps, commander of the Royal Canadian Air Force. “When I was a line pilot on the legacy CC-130s, we used ... Read more

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8 WING, TRENTON, ONTARIO — The Honourable Julian Fantino, Associate Minister of National Defence, joined by Lieutenant-General Andre Deschamps, Commander of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF), and members of 8 Wing Trenton, today welcomed the ahead-of-schedule arrival of Canada’s 17th and final new CC-130J Hercules aircraft, which will be put to work very soon in the vital tactical airlift role across the country and around the world. “Today’s announcement of the ahead-of-schedule completion of Canada’s CC-130J Hercules delivery is welcome ... Read more

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The Royal Canadian Air Force formally accepted the 17th Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] CC-130J Super Hercules in ceremonies here today, completing the order placed in December 2007. The aircraft will be flown to Canadian Forces Base Trenton later this week. The original contract called for all 17 aircraft to be delivered by the end of 2012. The first CC-130J was accepted in June 2010 and today’s acceptance demonstrates the success of the program and the completion of deliveries ahead ... Read more

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The April 2012 Issue of “Proven, News from the World of the C-130″ is posted.  Read more

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BETHESDA, Md., Apr. 26, 2012 – Lockheed Martin today announced that Chairman and CEO Bob Stevens, 60, informed the board of directors of his plans to retire as CEO after 25 years of service with the company. President and COO Chris Kubasik, 51, will succeed Stevens as CEO effective January 1, 2013. Subject to election by shareholders and approval by the board, Stevens will remain chairman through January 2014. The board also elected Marillyn A. Hewson, 58, to succeed ... Read more

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The penultimate Royal Canadian Air Force CC-130J to be delivered under the current contract has departed Marietta for CFB Trenton. The 17th CC-130J will be delivered in May 2012 with ceremonies at both Marietta and Trenton. The aircraft have already been deployed to support a wide range of missions ranging from combat intra-theater lift and resupply to search and rescue. Read more

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The March 2012 Issue of “Proven, News from the World of the C-130″ is posted. Read more

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