Air Force revives Skyraider name for new light attack aircraftThe propeller-driven Skyraider II pays homage to the Cold War-era propeller plane that delivered close air support during the Vietnam War.By Todd South2 months ago
Air Force grounds most C-130Hs due to cracked propeller barrelsIt's uncertain how long it will take Air Mobility Command to replace all the defective propeller assemblies that have grounded most C-130H planes.By Stephen Losey3 years ago
Propeller cracking fears led Air Force to ground 60 C-130Hs, replace pre-1971 bladesThe Air Force found blades manufactured using a different process more than 48 years ago might be more susceptible to corrosion, which could lead to dangerous cracks.By Stephen Losey6 years ago
