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First AC-130U Spooky retires

Airman First Class Joshua Hornbrook, 1st Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron assistant crew chief, inspects an AC-130U Spooky before its retirement flight at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Sept. 21, 2015. Tail number 0163, “Bad Omen,” was retired Sept. 21, 2015, after more than 20 years of service. “Bad Omen” last deployed to Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan in December 2013 where it accumulated approximately 600 combat hours and flew more than 100 sorties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Kai White)
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First AC-130U Spooky retires

The AC-130U Spooky “Bad Omen” is the first “U” model to retire to the Bone Yard at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Az., from Hurlburt Field, Fla., Sept. 21, 2015. “Bad Omen” was delivered to Hurlburt Field on Feb. 17, 1995, during which time it flew more than 2,300 sorties with approximately 5,600 landings and more than 10,000 hours of flight time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Kai White)
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First AC-130U Spooky retires

The AC-130U Spooky “Bad Omen” is the first “U” model to retire to the Bone Yard at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Az., from Hurlburt Field, Fla., Sept. 21, 2015. “Bad Omen” was delivered to Hurlburt Field on Feb. 17, 1995, during which time it flew more than 2,300 sorties with approximately 5,600 landings and more than 10,000 hours of flight time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Kai White)
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First AC-130U Spooky retires

An AC-130U Spooky taxis under a water arch before its retirement flight at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Sept. 21, 2015. The AC-130U Spooky “Bad Omen” is the first “U” model to retire to the Bone Yard at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Az. “Bad Omen” was delivered to Hurlburt Field on Feb. 17, 1995, during which time it flew more than 2,300 sorties with approximately 5,600 landings and more than 10,000 hours of flight time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Kai White)
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Air Commandos: Born in combat

Lt. Col. Derrick Barton is the 4th Special Operations Squadron commander. Barton is in charge of the largest of nine flying squadron within the 1st Special Operations Wing that employs the AC-130U Spooky gunship. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Callaway/Released)
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Retired aircraft become static displays

Airmen with the 1st Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron prepare to tow an AC-130H Spectre to the Air Park on Hurlburt Field, Fla., Aug. 15, 2015. The Spectre was towed from the flightline and staged for installation in the Hurlburt Field Air Park. The AC-130H fleet retired May 26, 2015, after more than 45 years of service. The installation process for this aircraft, known as “Wicked Wanda,” is set to be complete by Aug. 28, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Kai White/Released)
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Retired aircraft become static displays

Airmen with the 1st Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron tow an AC-130H Spectre to the Air Park on Hurlburt Field, Fla., Aug. 15, 2015. The Spectre was towed from the flightline and staged for installation in the Hurlburt Field Air Park. The AC-130H fleet retired May 26, 2015, after more than 45 years of service. The installation process for this aircraft, known as “Wicked Wanda,” is set to be complete by Aug. 28, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Kai White/Released)
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Retired aircraft become static displays

Airmen with the 1st Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron escort an AC-130H Spectre enroute to the Air Park on Hurlburt Field, Fla., Aug. 15, 2015. The Spectre was towed from the flightline and staged for installation in the Hurlburt Field Air Park. The AC-130H fleet retired May 26, 2015, after more than 45 years of service. The installation process for this aircraft, known as “Wicked Wanda,” is set to be complete by Aug. 28, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Kai White/Released)
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Retired aircraft become static displays

Airmen with the 1st Special Operations Wing prepare to tow an AC-130H Spectre to the Air Park on Hurlburt Field, Fla., Aug. 15, 2015. The Spectre was towed from the flightline and staged for installation in the Hurlburt Field Air Park. The AC-130H fleet retired May 26, 2015, after more than 45 years of service. The installation process for this aircraft, known as “Wicked Wanda,” is set to be complete by Aug. 28, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Kai White/Released)
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Retired aircraft become static displays

Airmen with the 1st Special Operations Logistics Readiness Squadron haul MC-130P Combat Shadow and AC-130H Spectre wings to the Air Park on Hurlburt Field, Fla., Aug. 15, 2015. More than 40 personnel with eight base organizations were on site during the tow process. The AC-130H Spectre will be displayed at the North end of the Air Park and the MC-130P Combat Shadow will be displayed at the South end of the Air Park. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Kai White/Released)
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Retired aircraft become static displays

Airmen tow an AC-130H Spectre, left, and an MC-130P Combat Shadow, right, from the flightline to the Air Park on Hurlburt Field, Fla., August 15, 2015. More than 40 personnel with eight base organizations were on site during the tow process. The AC-130H Spectre will be displayed at the North end of the Air Park and the MC-130P Combat Shadow will be displayed at the South end of the Air Park. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Kai White/Released)
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Retired aircraft become static displays

Airmen prepare to move an AC-130H Spectre into the Air Park on Hurlburt Field, Fla., Aug. 15, 2015. More than 40 personnel with eight base organizations were on site during the tow process. The AC-130H Spectre will be displayed at the North end of the Air Park. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Meagan Schutter/Released)
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Retired aircraft become static displays

Airmen with the 1st Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron move a tree to avoid contact with the tail of an AC-130H Spectre on Hurlburt Field, Fla., Aug. 15, 2015. More than 40 personnel with eight base organizations were on site during the tow process. The AC-130H Spectre will be displayed at the North end of the Air Park. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Meagan Schutter/Released)
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Retired aircraft become static displays

A child waves her doll’s hand as Airmen with the 1st Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron tows an AC-130H Spectre down Independence Road on Hurlburt Field, Fla., Aug. 15, 2015. The Spectre was towed from the flightline and staged for installation in to the Hurlburt Field Air Park. The AC-130H fleet retired May 26, 2015, after more than 45 years of service. The installation process for this aircraft, known as “Wicked Wanda,” is set to be complete by Aug. 28, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Meagan Schutter/Released)
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Retired aircraft become static displays

Airmen with the 1st Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance squadron tow an AC-130H Spectre down Independence Road on Hurlburt Field, Fla., Aug. 15, 2015. The Spectre was towed from the flightline and staged for installation in to the Hurlburt Field Air Park. The AC-130H fleet retired May 26, 2015, after more than 45 years of service. The installation process for this aircraft, known as “Wicked Wanda,” is set to be complete by Aug. 28, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Meagan Schutter/Released)
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Retired aircraft become static displays

An AC-130H Spectre is towed down Independence Road on Hurlburt Field, Fla., Aug. 15, 2015. The Spectre was towed from the flightline and staged for installation in to the Hurlburt Field Air Park. The AC-130H fleet retired May 26, 2015, after more than 45 years of service. The installation process for this aircraft, known as “Wicked Wanda,” is set to be complete by Aug. 28, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Meagan Schutter/Released)
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Retired aircraft become static displays

A maintainer with the 1st Special Operations Aircraft Maintenance Squadron watches the tail of an AC-130H Spectre as it’s towed down Independence Road on Hurlburt Field, Fla., Aug. 15, 2015. More than 40 personnel with eight base organizations were on site during the tow process. The AC-130H Spectre will be displayed at the North end of the Air Park. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Meagan Schutter/Released)
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Retired aircraft become static displays

An AC-130H Spectre is towed down Independence Road on Hurlburt Field, Fla., Aug. 15, 2015. The Spectre was towed from the flightline and staged for installation into the Hurlburt Field Air Park. The AC-130H fleet retired May 26, 2015, after more than 45 years of service. The installation process for this aircraft, known as “Wicked Wanda,” is set to be complete by Aug. 28, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Meagan Schutter/Released)
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Retired Aircraft become Static Displays

An MC-130P Combat Shadow is towed down Independence Road, Aug. 15, 2015, on Hurlburt Field, Fla. The Combat Shadow was towed from the flightline and staged for installation in the Hurlburt Field Air Park. The MC-130P fleet was retired May 15, 2015, after more than 25 years of service. The installation process for this aircraft known as “Team Shadow,” is scheduled for completion by Sept. 6, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ryan Conroy/Released)
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Retired Aircraft become Static Displays

Staff Sgt. Jeffrey Minard, 901st Special Operations Aircraft Maitenance Squadron dedicated crew chief, tows an MC-130P Combat Shadow down Independence Road, Aug. 15, 2015, on Hurlburt Field, Fla. The Combat Shadow was towed from the flightline and staged for installation in the Hurlburt Field Air Park. The MC-130P fleet was retired May 15, 2015, after more than 25 years of service. The installation process for this aircraft known as “Team Shadow,” is scheduled for completion by Sept. 6, 2015. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Ryan Conroy/Released)
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