193rd Special Operations Wing Says Farewell to The Unique EC-130J Commando Solo III Fleet | Aviation

The last two airplanes, tail numbers 96-8153 and 99-1933, were previous EC-130Js and converted to “slick” C-130Js. The 193rd SOW becomes the Air National Guard’s first MC-130J unit while the 189th AW begins their transition to the C-130J.

On Sept. 18, 2024, the Pennsylvania Air National Guard’s 193rd Special Operations Wing said goodbye to their one-of-a-kind EC-130J Commando Solo III electronic warfare airplanes.

The last two airplanes, tail numbers 96-8153 and 99-1933, were previous EC-130Js and converted to “slick” C-130Js. The aircraft took off from their home airport of Harrisburg International (KMDT) and headed for Little Rock AFB, Arkansas. On their way out, 99-1933, flying as HAVOC 99, performed a few fly-bys for members of the Wing and the airport they’ve called home for over twenty years. The other, callsign HAVOC 98, worked the pattern in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, before the two airplanes traveled to their new home together.

The EC-130E and J, both historically operated by the 193rd Special Operations Wing, were…