94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group Renders Coordination Assistance to Relief Agencies For Air Assests Concerning Haitian Rescue Efforts

Cherry Aviation Lockheed C-130 (A-Model) with U.S Registration N131EC, based at Alexandria, Louisiana at the former English Air Force Base is one of four aircraft in the 94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group Ready Reserve Air Asset Fleet (RRAAF)
Another C-130 (A-Model) is part of the 94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group Ready Reserve Air Asset Fleet (RRAAF) This C-130 also located in Louisiana belongs to a private citizen and was formerly a test / R&D aircraft for Snow Aviation of Ohio. The (94th ACG) recent, back in October 2009 carried out a full "ready" inspection and appraisal of the aircraft
With a National and Worldwide array of ready "up status" assets, the 94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group has in their own back yard of Miami, Florida at Opa Locka Airport a Douglas DC-6 with U.S. Tail No.N70BF, which is owned and operated by Carlos Gomez or TurksAir
Another South Florida air asset and also owned and operated by Turks Air is a Douglas DC-4 with a lifting weight of 20,000 lbs.

Miami, Florida 13th January 2010: Heeding the call from various groups and agencies, the 94th AeroClaims-Aviation Consultant Group (94th ACG) and its complement of staff in Miami, Atlanta and in Louisiana were mobilized to assist in the location and securing of air assets for the required and deeply needed airlift from the United States to Haiti to assist in the post-earthquake rescue efforts.

Supporting the "BIG CROW" Programs, based out of Kirkland Air Force Base, New Mexico, calls went out company to clients and colleagues in search of aircraft's and within a matter of hours, the fleet pictured above consisting of two Lockheed C-130A's, a Douglas DC-6 and DC-4 were located and secured for service so as to assist in the rescue and relief effort for Haiti.

Basic Aircraft Data:

C-130, N131EC & N130SA, max payload 28,000 lbs., rear ramp cargo door Width 108 inches

DC-6, N70BF, max payload 29,000 lbs., Left hand side fuselage cargo door Height: 78 inches / Width 124 inches, fuselage length 623 inches.

DC-4, N406WA, max payload 20,000 lbs., Left hand side fuselage cargo door Height: 66 inches / Width: 94 inches, fuselage length 623 inches

(The above data toward these specific aircraft's were provided to the 94th ACG by their owner / operators)

Elements of the (94th ACG) at the end of the day consisting of consultant pilots, loadmaster and mechanics were calling to see about donating their time, talent and effort to assist in the effort.

The (94th ACG) is proud to be able to render, but a small effort to this cause and is planning to organize a "Aviation Community Can Food Drive" to assist in the efforts.

We at the (94th ACG) wish all the people and the entire of Haiti the best and shall keep them in our prays.