Lockheed C-5M Callsigns

This afternoon I heard LOCKHEED 111 at Hunter AAF in Savannah and with SEALORD in the offshore warning areas. I never heard a type ID on LOCKHEED 111 so I did some research to find out who it was. My research indicates that LOCKHEED 111 is one of the C-5Ms, construction number 500-0111.

My research also revealed what is some useful info for plane-spotters. This may not be news to everyone, but it seems that the C-5M callsigns for Lockheed are based on the aircraft's construction number. LOCKHEED 99 is c/n 500-0099 and LOCKHEED 111 is c/n 500-0111.

Mac McCormick, KF4LMT
kf4lmt@comcast.net

LOCKHEED 99 Visits Hunter AAF

LOCKHEED 99, a C-5M from Lockheed at Dobbins JRB Atlanta visited Hunter AAF for fuel this afternoon after doing some testing out in W-157. I managed to get this photo as it approached Runway 28. LOCKHEED 99 used 120.950 with SEALORD while in W-157 and used 124.975, Hunter Tower and 126.200, Hunter Base Ops while at Hunter AAF.

Mac McCormick, KF4LMT
kf4lmt@comcast.net

C-5M in the Savannah Area

LOCKHEED 099 Heavy, one of the USAF's new C-5Ms, is doing pattern work at Hunter AAF in Savannah, GA. They have been using 133.550 (Hunter AAF Tower) and 120.400 (Savannah Approach/Departure). I managed to get a photo as it was on approach to Hunter:



Mac McCormick, KF4LMT
kf4lmt@comcast.net