Captain Sim C-130H RAAF A97-005 "34 Years of Serving Australia"
Delivered 08/78. East Sale Airshow 1996.
In Service 36 Sqn until 17/11/2006.
In Service with 37 Sqn from 17/11/2006.
Nose art "Cherry"
Received Gunship Grey paint scheme
Tail painted to commemorate the 34 years service and retirement from RAAF service of the C-130H fleet 11/2012
One of the final two fliers, took part in retirement ceremony on 30/11/2012
RAAF C-130H fleet retired by 30/11/2012
Sold to Indonesia (TNI-AU) and serialled A-1334
08/02/2016 noted in transit through Darwin on delivery to Indonesia.
16/12/2016 aircraft crashed on approach to land at Wanamon, Papua. All 13 aboard perished.