Takeoff from Thule Air Base, Greenland

Takeoff from Thule Air Base, Greenland. This was filmed around 1130L.
Thanks for looking, and follow me on Twitter @130pilot for more pictures of the mighty C-130 from around the world.

[@carl1064]

I was also stationed here, 1969-70 and enjoyed my time there, such an amazing place to see. It is almost like if someone asked, "Say, where did you go while in the service?". "Oh, I was stationed on the Moon." Going to Thule is something akin to that, so different from everything else I had ever seen. Now all these years later, I could still show you how to get to the BX from my barracks! Some memories never fade.

[@tonyt73]

I served a year up there! 2014-2015! Wowsers! Incredible assignment none the less! 😊 'Top of the World' baby!

[@issaccheatham8225]

I just got assigned there where do they send you afterwards

[@jonham8469]

I was stationed there in 1967-68. Unlike many, I loved my year there. Will never forget the day the B-52 crashed 7 miles from base on Jan. 21, 1968. I volunteered for two days building pre-fab huts on the ice for the SAC guys who were coming in to investigate the crash. Interesting times.

[@mikedee8876]

I was one of 4 mechanics that my base sent there to be drivers in february...still got my orders and pics of the base....the first couple of days were dark and cold....the huts out on the ice were a welcome coffee break. One saturday, we got taken on a field trip out to the abandoned NIKE site...the sun had come up by then...

[@alexmurphy4323]

@@mikedee8876 & Jon Ham Thank you both for your service! I'd do anything to get at least 1 month over there!

[@MustangSam]

My brother was stationed there around that year. He told me about how awesome the Phantoms sounded taking off.

[@carlsiegle6296]

I was there 1968-69, arrived day after Thanksgiving 1968. Like you I loved my time there. It was an unforgettable experience. I was only there 6 months due to an error by the Air Force. I was Radio Relay and that had been taken over by RCA on a civilian contract. So I worked in Ground Radio while I was there.

[@JuniperusAshei]

Thank You for sharing this! many people would never see how beautiful and vast this place is!

[@simondannhauer2819]

Truly beautiful lighting!!!

[@cwilson378]

I was there from Dec 1970 until Dec 1971. What a great assignment. The most interesting place I have ever been. I was on P mountain when the wind hit 167 and blew the wind gauge off. Thanks for sharing this.

[@williamalbers9325]

Was at Thule in June-July 1955. Thrilling to see the sun hit a minimum on the horizon and begin climbing again. C-130s stationed near my hometown , Schenectady N Y , presently provide air transport to American Military Bases in Greenland.

[@magend8658]

20 SECS!!!! From Take Off to Lift Off?! 6:39 to 6:59!!!! 20 SECS!!! That's incredible!!! Old Faithful! (C-130) Tried and True, hunh?! The Sled/Bull Dog of the AF!!!!

[@dawnlightening]

Cold temperatures => high air density => high aerodynamic lift => short takeoff distance. But also, higher drag, for the same reason.

[@rubenhenson131]

Awesome thanks

[@nurlatifahmohdnor8939]

GR|EENLA|ND DENMARK(smaller print) Peary Land is far-northern; west of Greenland. C. Farewell is at 60° line |50°-40°|

[@jimmyables3513]

I spent a good portion of 1986 at Thule. I have to say it was one of the most interesting experiences of my life. Wouldn't mind going back someday.

[@carl1064]

Me too, in a heart beat!

[@glennemeroff4922]

God, this way great.

[@tasteofbeau6840]

Felt like I was there!

[@capttommyschmitt1975]

How about I get on a USCG C-130 out of Gon? Any ideas? I am USARMY RET.

[@jesuisdenis5739]

nice

[@gerardmitchell4486]

I spent a year there 1975

[@larspeter69]

My 2nd home. 😁

[@raymondburby1624]

Done that a few times early 80s.

[@GeronimosStolenBones]

thule society

[@bridlingtonengland75]

tailwind? No problem.

[@rashredbux1250]

Landvh

[@alexanderthegreat6947]

Umm how are you allowed to take a video of the flight line and post it on KZbin bro that's prohibited you can get to jail cuz of that

[@heinedenmark]

How are you allowed on the internet? Huh.. Should be illegal if it isn't

[@daniel3793]

Yankee GO HOME