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Philippine Air Force Hercules C130H crash.

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swp53
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Philippine Air Force Hercules C130H crash.

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The aircraft crashed while trying to land at the province's Jolo airport today 04/07/2021 with 92 souls onboard.
Rescue efforts continue with 40 taken to medical facilities and 17 confirmed dead.
Aircraft serial No serial 5125 only delivered January 2021 ex USAF 87-9284.
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Re: Philippine Air Force Hercules C130H crash.

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Such unfortunate news.

As a Reservist, I crewed that Herc at the 928th AG, O'Hare ARS.

87-9284 was one of 8 numbered jets for the 928th, hence 9284.
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