The Youngstown Air Reserve Station made its public debut at the Cleveland National Air Show.

Air Force Reservists, assigned to the 910th Airlift Wing landed the recently acquired C-130J-30 Super Hercules aircraft at Burke Lakefront Airport last weekend.

Guests got an up-close look at the brand-new plane and talked with aircrew and maintenance personnel.

Airmen also performed demonstration flights in one of the wing’s C-130H Hercules aircraft during each day of the air show.

 

 The 910th welcomed the first of eight new C-130J-30 aircraft to YARS during an on-base arrival ceremony on July 16.

The Air Reserve Station will replace 8 existing C-130H aircraft ranging from 1989 to 1992 models. The airlift received those C-130s in 1994.

The C-130J model uses state-of-the-art technology, can fly further, carry more cargo, and hold more personnel. The aircraft can also climb faster and higher. 

It's valued at a total investment of $878 million for the 910th, YARS, and the Mahoning Valley. With the new Super Hercules Aircraft, the future of the Air Reserve Station is expected to be secure for years.