Final Landing

With the tower of Muir Field located at Fort Indiantwon Gap, Annville, Pennsylvania home of the Pa National Guard Headquartes, this EC-130E Commando Solo makes is final landin in a long storied career March 8, 2006. This specially modified aircraft formally stationed with the 193rd Special Operations Wing at the Harrisburg International Airport Middletown, Pa. with the tail number 63-7773 affectionately known as "The Triple Cripple" was chosen to be this display. (Released) (Air Force photo by SSgt Matt D. Schwartz)

Bringing an Old Warhorse to a Final Resting Place

Members of the 193rd Special Operations Wing Pennsylvania Air National Guard start to position an EC-130E Commando Solo at the Aircraft's final site at Fort Indiantown Gap Annville, PA. October 4, 2006. The aircraft Affectionetly known as "The Tripple Cripple" will soon be on perminent display at the post.

Flare shot

An EC-130J Commando Solo from the 193rd Special Operations Wing Pa. Air National Guard, Middletown, Pa. performs a defensive manover during a training mission at Bollen Range at Ft. Indiantown Gap, Annville, Pa. July 26, 2005. The 193rd SOW is the only unit in the armed forces that flies the Commando Solo mission. (US Air Force photo taken by SSgt Matt Schwartz 193rd Special Operations Wing, Middletown, Pa) (Released)

Solos over Farmland

A new era is ushered in for the 193rd Special Operations Wing Pennsylvania Air National Guard March 28, 2006 as EC-130E and EC-130J commando solo aircraft take to the skys over South Central Pa. for the first and last time together. The E model, a Viet Nam era aircraft, makes way for the new J model whose engines are more efficient in allowing the aircraft to travel farther, faster and higher than before, a great capability for the broadcast mission of the 193rd SOW. (Released) (Air Force photo by SSgt Matt D. Schwartz)

Commando Solo: Impacting the hearts and minds

An EC-130J Commando Solo aircraft prepares to land at an air base in Southwest Asia. The EC-130J conducts information operations, psychological operations and civil affairs broadcasts in the AM, FM, HF, TV and military communications bands. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Tia Schroeder)

Commando Solo: Impacting the hearts and minds

An EC-130J Commando Solo aircraft prepares to land at an air base in Southwest Asia. The EC-130J conducts information operations, psychological operations and civil affairs broadcasts in the AM, FM, HF, TV and military communications bands. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Tia Schroeder)