What are Angel flares?

The US Air Force uses a H-C130 to shoot out flares for testing. This video of air force training aircraft is amazing to watch as the flares come out in the shape of an angel wing. The flare of this United States air force aircraft are decoys which are supposed to deflect enemy fire.

What is an AC-130 Angel of Death?

They’ve been called Angels of Death: AC-130 gunships. The heavily armed stuff of nightmares for adversaries and the close-air support guardian angels of allies. For decades these titans of the air have dominated battlefields and provided peace of mind for service members on the ground.

Is the Lockheed C-130 still in production?

During its years of service, the Hercules family has participated in numerous military, civilian and humanitarian aid operations. The C-130 Hercules is the longest continuously produced military aircraft at over 60 years, with the updated Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules currently being produced.

What kind of plane is the Angel of Death?

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If you said the AC-130, you’re right. For about 50 years, versions of the aircraft, known as the “Angel of Death” for its lethality, have been providing close-air support, air interdiction and armed reconnaissance to troops throughout the world.

What kind of flares does a C-130 drop?

A Lockheed C-130 Dropping Flares in the well known “angel” pattern from the SUU-42A/A Ejector Pods. AIRBOYD – The most viewed aviation channel on YouTube.

When do Angel Flights release the flare salute?

In late May 2017, an image purportedly showing an “Angel Flight” releasing a flare salute in honor of fallen soldiers it was transporting home to the United States was widely circulated on social media: Angel Flights are the U.S. Air Force planes (C-130’s) used to fly home our Fallen Soldiers.

Why is the AC-130 called the Angel of death?

When targeted by enemies it deploys its own system of countermeasure flares to keep it safe that resembles an angel. Watch this awesome clip and see just why they call the AC-130 the Angel of Death. If playback doesn’t begin shortly, try restarting your device.

Is the C-130 a US Air Force plane?

The plane featured in this viral photograph does not appear to be a United States Air Force C-130 plane. Although we have not been able to positively identify the aircraft, it appears to be a Russian Ilyushin Il-76. Both the Il-76 and C-130 release a similar flare pattern, but the aircrafts have a few obvious differences.