16 November 2024

Coulson Aviation's N131CG

Coulson Aviation's N131CG (msn 382-4901) is making a stop at ITO, as it ferries to Australia for their summer fire season. This C-130H, flying from SMX as CUL131, will also make a stop at PPG.

382-4901's History:
Oct 1981: Delivered to the US Navy as 161495, as an EC-130Q.
___ 1983: Assigned to VQ-3.
Mar 1987: Assigned to VQ-4.
Dec 1991: Converted to a C-130H, with the removal the EW equipment.
___ 1993: Given to NASA as N427NA, and based at Wallops Island, WA.
Oct 2004: Donated to the Kenosha Military Museum for display.
Aug 2012: Acquired by Wells Fargo NA Trustee, and registered as N130FF.
Aug 2013: Leased to Coulson Aviation, and converted to a fire fighting aircraft.
Jan 2018: Sold to the Delaware Trust Co Trustee, and the lease transferred.
___ 2020: Painted in the current livery.

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