USAF retires its last MC-130H

The U.S. Air Force has retired its last MC-130H Combat Talon II, #89-0280, after delivering the aircraft to the “Boneyard” at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Apr. 3.

Signatures of the aircrew that delivered the last MC-130H Combat Talon II, Tail Number 89-0280, are displayed on the aircraft’s nose at the “Boneyard” at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., April 3, 2023. With the retirement of the MC-130H complete, the MC-130J Commando II has officially replaced the Combat Talon II. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Natalie Fiorilli)

The aircraft was flown from Hurlburt Field and the 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group and Davis-Monthan will preserve the aircraft in case it needs to be returned to service one day.

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