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Workhorse - RAAF C-130s

Bill 'K9' Kourelakos
C-130 Hercules
Royal Australian Air Force
East Timor
Iraq War
Operation Vista
Middle East Operations
Joseph Arguelles
Air Mobility Operations
2002 Bali Bombing
Papua New Guinea
Operation Balisi
Tsunami In Papua New Guinea
Cambodia
C-130j
Humanitarian Assistance
Bougainville
Australian Defence Force
Logistical Challenges
NVG (night Vision Goggles)
Non-Combatant Evacuation Operations

"Workhorse" is a podcast about Royal Australian Air Force C-130 Hercules aircraft from their earliest history through to modern times. The series is based on the soon to be released book “Air Mobility Workhorse”, which will be available from Big Sky Publishing.

Topics include:

Operations from around the globe, including all four corners of the planet, from 1959 to now

Aircraft technical discussio... more

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Exercise Cope Thunder was run in the Philippines, providing combat air mobility training for anyone lucky enough to participate. Greg Scholes was a pilot with 36 Squadron and relates his experience on Cope Thunder, as well as details about his career... more

Detachment 'S' was a loosely formed task force that conducted air transport operations in Vietnam during, circa April 1975. It was primarily a humanitarian assistance mission, providing food to refugees on the island of Phu Quoc, but it also conducte... more

Air Force safety systems evolved through the 1990s-present day. This journey included major shifts in policy that led the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) to the current airworthiness system that oversights C-130 operations. Dave 'DT' Turner was a C... more

Shark 02 crashed on the island of Nias in 2005, resulting in 9 fatalities. Scott Olsen was a C-130H and J loadmaster, and in this episode, he recounts the repatriation mission that ensued, along with a rundown of his career.

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Andrew Elliott
Experienced pilot and lead pilot for Parachute Battalion Group.
RAAF
Episode: Workhorse - E52 - Formation Lead with Andrew Elliott
Graham Johnson
An experienced pilot who served in the Royal Australian Air Force
Episode: Workhorse - E51 - Somalia and PNG with Graham Johnson
Charlie Siedentopf
Pilot with extensive experience in C-130 operations
Royal Australian Air Force
Episode: Workhorse - E47 - 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami with Charlie Siedentopf
Peter Kennedy
RAAF C-130 Load Master involved in the aeromedical evacuation during the 2002 Bali bombing.
Episode: Workhorse - E46 - 2002 Bali Bombing with Peter Kennedy
Anthony Lock
Veteran pilot with extensive experience in C-130 operations
Episode: Workhorse - E45 - Taking fire in Iraq with Anthony Lock
Rob Sokel
Former RAAF pilot involved in the first C-130 mission into Afghanistan
Veteran RAAF Pilot
Episode: Workhorse - E44 - Afghanistan Jan 2002 with Rob Sokol
Richard Lennon
Former commanding officer in Air Mobility Group, deeply involved in several key operations
Royal Australian Air Force
Episode: Workhorse - E42 - PNG Tsunami and Bougainville with Richard Lennon
Darren Goldie
Experienced pilot and former air mobility officer in the RAAF
Episode: Workhorse - E41 - Timor and Middle East with Darren Goldie
Jack Foley
Former Royal Australian Air Force engineer and pilot
Royal Australian Air Force
Episode: Workhorse - E40 - Haybales and AME with Jack Foley

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Bill Karolakos
Host of Workhorse

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Workhorse - E52 - Formation Lead with Andrew Elliott
Q: What were the challenges of being a formation lead pilot?
Andrew describes the responsibilities of planning and controlling multiple aircraft during airdrop missions and ensuring the safety and coordination of all team members involved.
Workhorse - E52 - Formation Lead with Andrew Elliott
Q: How did you decide to become a pilot, join the RAAF?
Andrew shares that he grew up in rural New South Wales, was interested in aviation from a young age, and eventually joined RAAF Academy after being recruited during high school.
Workhorse - E51 - Somalia and PNG with Graham Johnson
Q: What was it like at the squadron during Operation Immune?
Graham describes it as surreal, living in a five-star hotel while flying civilian passengers during the airline strike.
Workhorse - E51 - Somalia and PNG with Graham Johnson
Q: So how did you decide to become a pilot?
Graham recounts how, after encouragement from friends, he decided to join the RAAF despite initially having poor grades.
Workhorse - E46 - 2002 Bali Bombing with Peter Kennedy
Q: How did you transition from movements and Matthew into being a Loadmaster?
I got my Loadmaster board and was activated for East Timor before starting my course.

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A focus on the Royal Australian Air Force's C-130 Hercules aircraft spans from its historical significance to its current operational roles. Various episodes showcase firsthand accounts from veteran pilots sharing their diverse experiences and challenges in military aviation, highlighting critical missions ranging from humanitarian aid and disaster relief to complex surveillance and aeromedical evacuations. The discussions often touch on significant events such as the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami and operations in East Timor, providing listeners with a deeply personal view of military life and the camaraderie among aircrew. The podcast stands out for its rich narratives and technical insights into the evolution of air mobility and operational ... more

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Recent guests on Workhorse include:

1. Andrew Elliott
2. Graham Johnson
3. Charlie Siedentopf
4. Peter Kennedy
5. Anthony Lock
6. Rob Sokel
7. Richard Lennon
8. Darren Goldie

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