Boneyard Safari
Preserving Aviation HIstory

Another example of the trapeze system aboard a JC-130 capturing a parachute, this was used to capture film canisters returning from space. #jc130 #boneyardsafari #aviationsafari

Here is a look at the trapeze system for capturing the film canisters from satellites. Hercs were modified to JC-130’s for the mission, designated Program 162. #jc130 #boneyardsafari #aviationsafari

Flashback to July 1964 and we see JC-130B 57-0526, her job was to recover satellites returning to earth. She now resides at the Hill...