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

Also noted arriving into Rockhampton Airport during the late afternoon on Monday 29 July was United States Marine Corps (USMC) Lockheed KC-130J Hercules 169227 (Tail Code QD-9227).  It looked to arrive from the North and was heard to be using the radio callsign of "Sumo 52".

The KC-130J remained parked for the night and was photographed still sitting at Rockhampton Airport on Tuesday 30 July.

And as this post is being written, it appears that 169227 / QD-9227 is staying at Rockhampton Airport for another night.

Of interest, 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).

Photos taken by Trevor Hardsman  ©