US Military build-up for Exercise Talisman Saber 2013 continues

Today saw the USAF bring in 3 Special Operations Command (SOC) MC-130's as listed below.
MC-130 is the basic designation for a family of special mission aircraft such as Combat Shadow (MC-130P) and Combat Talon II (MC-130H).

CNV7004 165834 B737 Andersen AB-Townsville-Rockhampton-Townsville
CNV7241 165160 C130 Andersen AB-Townsville

STILT11 88-0191 C130 Andersen AB-Port Moresby-Townsville
STILT13 66-0225 C130 Andersen AB-Townsville
STILT12 83-1212 C130 Andersen AB-Port Moresby-Townsville



US Navy 165165 C130 arriving Townsville, Photo by Leroy



USAF 88-0191 MC-130H arriving at Townsville,
Photo by Leroy



USAF 66-0225 MC-130P arriving at Townsville,
Photo by Leroy