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For midflight refueling operations and cargo and supplies. it's a workhorse of the military. part of the gmdr squadron stationed at stewart erin national card. it was carrying equipment and personnel to enable air facility in california. the plane disappeared from radar while flying over mississippi, crashing in a soybean field near greenwood. >> they will be taking statements from air traffic control and any witnesses on the ground that may be able to contribute something to what happened. there were no reports of injuries on the ground but the marines confirm all 16 service members on board ...

More about this aircraft. or course for the military? >> it is kc-130 transport, tanker for midflight refueling. it is a driven derivative of te hercules aircraft, you've seen them virtually every branch of the military. serve the military well for a decade. famous not only for its versatility, but also for it's a very good record. used from troop transport to hurricane hunting operations. this flight originated at the air station in cherry point, north carolina. they were contacted by the faa when aircraft disappeared from radar, but the cause of the fiery crash remains a mystery, shannon. >>...