309th Aerospace Maintenance And Regeneration Group

[pat038536]

Japanese Maritime Defense Force Familiarization Training at AMARG and Davis-Monthan AFB, Ariz.

The Japanese Maritime Self Defense Force departed AMARG today after finishing five months of flight training to familiarize themselves on former U.S. Marine KC-130Rs. The Navy is transferring six of their stored aircraft to Japan to assist in modernizing their current fleet of aircraft. “Thank you for helping us accomplish our mission,” LCDR R. Anraku said as he presented his squadron plaque to Col Romero, the AMARG Commander. “We deeply appreciate the U.S. Air Force for allowing us to train here, it was a very exciting experience.” A P-3 pilot before transitioning to the C-130, LCDR Anraku added that “the weather here is good for flying and the crew could train day and night, except during the monsoons.” - Oct. 29, 2014

 

[pat038536]

 

[pat038536]

A special Veteran's Day segment of "Arizona Illustrated" will feature an in-depth look at 309 AMARG. Air date is Sunday, 9 November at 6:30 p.m. on KUAT PBS, Channel 6. An additional story on AMARG is scheduled to air the following week on November 16th. Encore presentations will air on Saturday--November 15th and 22nd at 7:30 p.m..
https://originals.azpm.org/arizonaillustrated/

 

[pat038536]

F-106A, Serial No. 59-0043, retiring from the 119th Fighter Interceptor Squadron (New Jersey ANG) in 1988, reactivated as a full-scale aerial target in 1992, only to return to storage in 1998 bearing the QF-106 paint scheme, departed for the last time in September. The aircraft was towed to Aircraft Restoration & Marketing for partial disassembly and shipment to the Dakota Territory Air Museum in North Dakota where it will be preserved and placed on display for future generations. Follow the aircraft's reassembly:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Dakota-Territory-Air-Museum/233895973311879
http://www.f-106deltadart.com/photo_gallery/index.php/static-displays/590043-f-106a

 

[steelypip]

The F-106 was a real upgrade from its predecessor, the F-102. Not only was it usefully supersonic, it also had a pretty decent fire control radar and state-of-the art (for 1959) missiles. Later on, a cannon and optical gunsight were added. They were still front-line interceptors at SAC bases in the early 1980s and were the only airplane I ever noticed a noticeable downwash from on final - some serious wing loading there.

I'm glad to see a few are getting good care in museums - I think the importance of the strategic interceptor role during the cold war would be easily forgotten without them.

 

[pat038536]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSXenyilHqE

Arizona Public Media offered an in-depth look at what goes on inside AMARG in a story that aired over the weekend, watch it here:

 

[pat038536]

The first C-27J (S/N 10027023) to be regenerated for the U.S. Coast Guard departed today for Elizabeth City, North Carolina. As a result of an USAF divestiture of the aircraft in 2013, 13 were placed in storage and ownership transferred to the Coast Guard for use as maritime patrol, drug interdiction, disaster response and search and rescue platforms. — at 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group.

 

[Another Ahab]

View attachment 526903


The first C-27J (S/N 10027023) to be regenerated for the U.S. Coast Guard departed today for Elizabeth City, North Carolina. As a result of an USAF divestiture of the aircraft in 2013, 13 were placed in storage and ownership transferred to the Coast Guard for use as maritime patrol, drug interdiction, disaster response and search and rescue platforms. — at 309th Aerospace Maintenance and Regeneration Group.

Never seen that airframe before (like a half-size Hercules!).

Is that what they are:

- a earlier/ later generation of the C-130?

 

[steelypip]

It's a mongrel: A Fiat G.222 equipped with engines and avionics from the C130J. Sold to USAF by L3 Communications in small numbers before they were cancelled when USAF realized it had more C130s than it could use and that a C130J was cheaper over its lifespan. Good for USCG picking them up 'low mileage used' instead of buying new scarebuses.

 

[SETOYOTA]

Subscribed

 

[pat038536]

Two Combat Shadows, MC-130Ps 66-0215 and 69-5831 arrived for storage in early November 2014.

 

[pat038536]

The last of seven T-41 Mescaleros stored here for the last several years departed yesterday for the Cactus Air Force. Nov. 19, 2014.

 

[Another Ahab]

? ? ?

The last of seven T-41 Mescaleros stored here for the last several years departed yesterday for the Cactus Air Force. Nov. 19, 2014.

 

[pat038536]

The AMARG Receiving team is staying busy, here are a few of the new arrivals - Dec 2014


F/A-18C 163699


Army RC-12H 83-24317


F/A-18C Bureau No. 164055


U.S. Army OH-58Ds


CH-46E Bureau No 156420


C-23C 93-1326

 

[pat038536]

So far, they haven't responded to my query about the 'Cactus Air Force'.

 

[Another Ahab]

View attachment 528003

So far, they haven't responded to my query about the 'Cactus Air Force'.

Cactus Air Force?

Maybe it's all just a lot of Hot Air...

 

[kubotaman]

I heard you can get a pdf document of what unclassified equipment is currently there. Is that true and how do you get it if it is possible?

 

[pat038536]

The May 2014 Aircraft Inventory is available; if interested in obtaining a list of the 3,807 aircraft currently in storage, send a request to 309.AMARG.Business.Affairs.Liaison@us.af.mil and we'd be happy to send you a copy

This was the only reference I could find dated on May 22 2014, I'm sure they have an updated one by now.

 

[Another Ahab]

The May 2014 Aircraft Inventory is available; if interested in obtaining a list of the 3,807 aircraft currently in storage, send a request t
.

Can any Joe-Blow-The-Ragman purchase these aircraft?

Or is their some level of expertise/certification required?

 

[pat038536]

http://www.dm.af.mil/questions/topic.asp?id=1105
Can I buy a plane or part from AMARG?
Unfortunately AMARG cannot sell or donate aircraft for two reasons: government rules on sales and donation of government property do not permit such direct sales, and AMARG does not actually "own" the aircraft and aerospace vehicles stored at the Center. Ownership remains with the delivering military service or government agency, with AMARG functioning as a property manager.

When the services/agencies determine that their aircraft are of no further value, they direct AMARG to prepare them for disposal and then transfer them to the Defense Reutilization and Marketing Office's (DRMO) Central Demil Center-Tucson (CDC-T), which then sells them at government auction.

Preparation for disposal includes removal of military components, removal and disposal of hazardous materials, in some cases reclamation of specified metals, and catastrophic damage to the aircraft to preclude flight (on combatant types such as the F-14). The latter can range from smashing wings/fuselages to total demolition leaving only chunks of material the size of an old silver dollar.

Although AMARG cannot sell or donate an aircraft, there are some alternatives that you might wish to pursue. If your interest is in terms of salvageable metals from aircraft, you may wish to visit DRMO's auction websites. These sites list both aircraft and aircraft parts that are available for bid in the auction process. They also describe how to submit a bid, what's required for payment, and so on.

Visit these sites for more details:
www.governmentliquidation.com
www.gsaauctions.gov
www.drms.dla.mil.

Please contact the 309 AMARG Public Affairs Office should you require additional information. You can e-mail them here or call them at (520) 228-8970.