United States Marine Corps (USMC) Lockheed KC-130J Hercules 169227 "Sumo 52" Photographed Departing Rockhampton Airport

After arriving a couple of days earlier, on Wednesday 31 July, the visiting United States Marine Corps (USMC) Lockheed KC-130J Hercules 169227 (Tail Code QD-9227) was photographed departing Rockhampton Airport for Guam.  It was again heard to be using the radio callsign of "Sumo 52".

As mentioned below, the Herc is flown by the Marine Aerial Refueller Transport Squadron 152 (VMGR-152) the "Sumos" and is one of a handful that have operated in the region in support of joint Military Exercise Talisman Sabre 2019 (TS19).

Sincere thanks to local plane spotter 'IAD' for taking the time to capture and send through these great photos!

All photos taken by 'IAD'  ©