[Rokke]

"I got to fly a C-130 built in 1961. I also flew one with over 20,000 hours. Up until recently the newest C-130 I have been on was a 1966."

When did you fly your C-130 built in 1961. And if you recently started flying C-130's newer than 1966, that would imply you got new equipment. How new? Also, 20,000 hours on an airlift airframe built for a life expectancy of 40,000 is different than a fighter built for 2000 hours that is now on its 5000th.

"I wish we could all fly brand new stuff."

I agree. But the only guys doing that right now are airlift guys.

[Veloxherc]

I do not think the C-130 was built for 40,000 hours.

Also most fighters are newer than most air lifters.

Yea OK the C-17's are new and there are a few C-130J's out there, but any new buying of the J was just CNX to pay for the F-22.