Overview

• On July 26, maintenance crews at Ramstein conducted the base’s first successful wing replacement on a U.S. Air Force C-130J Super Hercules.
• The complex procedure restored the aircraft’s airworthiness and allowed it to taxi under its own power for final inspections.
• Pilots from the 339th Flight Test Squadron performed flight testing and system checks following the wing installation.
• The flight back to Robins AFB demonstrates U.S. Air Force logistics linking European repair hubs with stateside operational units.
• The milestone expands Ramstein’s repair capabilities in Europe, enabling heavy maintenance of C-130Js nearer to operational theaters.