Kids of all ages were smiling from ear to ear as they toured one of the most popular exhibits of the air show, the Air Force Reserve C-130J. The 815th Flying Jennies of the 403rd Wing showcased the J-model at the Farnborough Air Show in England, July 13-20, 2008. "This is why we do air shows," said Maj. Chad Gibson, chief of Public Affairs, "the dreams of kids are created here." The Farnborough Air Show is the largest air show in the world with more than a quarter of a million visitors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Major Chad E. Gibson

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Aspiring aviator, Lucas Kaighin sits in the pilot seat of the Air Force Reserve C-130J from the 815th Airlift Squadron Flying Jennies. Thousands of people from across the world have toured the C-130J at the largest air show in the world, Farnborough. The air show presents a rare opportunity for children of all ages to see up close the most technologically advanced C-130 in the world. "I never realized how many capabilities this plane (the J-Model) has," said one aviation enthusiast. (U.S. Air Force photo by Major Chad E. Gibson)

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Lt. Col. David Russell explain the glass cockpit to Lucas Kaighin sitting in the pilot seat of the Air Force Reserve C-130J from the 815th Airlift Squadron Flying Jennies. Thousands of people from across the world have toured the C-130J at the largest air show in the world, Farnborough. The air show presents a rare opportunity for children of all ages to see up close the most technologically advanced C-130 in the world. "I never realized how many capabilities this plane (the J-Model) has," said one aviation enthusiast. (U.S. Air Force photo by Chad E. Gibson)

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Dreams Come True for Many on J-Model

Published July 20, 2008