Ex Talisman Sabre 2019 Comes to Bundaberg Airport with a Pair of US Marines Lockheed KC-130J Hercules Transport Aircraft Touching Down

Late on Thursday 11 July, and as predicted in media releases, joint Military Exercise Talisman Sabre 2019 (TS19) came to the Fraser Coast region with a pair of US Marines Lockheed KC-130J Hercules transport aircraft touching down at Bundaberg Airport from Townsville.

They were identified as United States Marine Corps (USMC) Lockheed KC-130J Hercules 167926 (Tail Code QD-7926) "Sumo 96" and Lockheed KC-130J Hercules 169532 (Tail Code QD-9532) "Sumo 97".  Both Hercs are of the Marine Aerial Refueller Transport Squadron 152 (VMGR-152)  the 'Sumos'.

It appeared that both Hercs dropped off personnel and equipment.  With their engines remaining running during the visit, they both departed a short time later and returned to Townsville.

It is predicted that in the coming days, possibly more Hercs, as well as helicopters and maybe a USMC Osprey or two might visiting Bundaberg Airport as Exercise Talisman Sabre officially begins.

Photo taken by 'AC'  ©