FSX RNZAF C-130E 2012 75th Anniversary Scheme

This package provides a distinctive 75th Anniversary livery honoring the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) and their utilization of the Lockheed C-130E Hercules with 40 Squadron. It is a freeware repaint developed by Alex (Jamessx) James to commemorate the 2012 celebratory markings. A payware platform—either Captain Sim’s "C-130 X-perience" or Just Flight’s "C-130 Hercules X"—is required to run this add-on in Microsoft Flight Simulator X.

Notable Details of the 75th Commemorative Markings

Tribute to RNZAF Heritage: This repaint showcases a design symbolic of the Air Force’s many decades in service. The 2012 scheme reflects the storied history of 40 Squadron and highlights the RNZAF’s operational achievements.
Iconic C-130E Hercules: Lockheed’s pivotal C-130E variant has been a mainstay in global airlift, offering advanced cargo-handling features, elevated performance under diverse conditions, and an airframe known for exceptional versatility.

Incorporated Visual Elements

• Authentic RNZAF Emblems: Emblems and markings closely match the real-world aircraft’s livery, ensuring refined consistency with the 2012 anniversary appearance.
• High-Resolution Textures: Crisp detailing that accentuates the fuselage lettering, engine inlets, and control surfaces, giving an immersive in-flight experience.

Installation Procedure for Your Simulator

To integrate this texture package into your existing fleet, follow these concise steps:

• Add the "Texture.xxx" folder to your SimObjects\Airplanes\CS_C130 directory within your Microsoft Flight Simulator X installation path.
• Open your aircraft.cfg file and insert the subsequent lines below the last repaint entry. Change [fltsim.x] to the correct numerical order (such as [fltsim.9] if your previous repaint was [fltsim.8]).

[FLTSIM.X+1]
title=CS C130X RNZAF 75 Anniversary
sim=C130
model=g
panel=g
sound=
texture=rnzaf_75
kb_checklists=
kb_reference=
atc_id=RNZAF
atc_airline=RNZAF
atc_flight_number=NZ7004
ui_manufacturer=Lockheed
ui_type="C-130E"
ui_variation="Royal New Zealand AF 75th"
ui_typerole="Multi-Engine TurboProp"
ui_createdby="Captain Sim"
description="'C-130 X-perience' Base Pack v.1.3 2008 Captain Sim"
flg="New Zealand AF"

Additional Remarks

This content includes textures only and does not introduce the underlying aircraft model. Ownership of the appropriate payware release from either Captain Sim or Just Flight is essential to utilize these files. Enthusiasts of RNZAF history and C-130 airlifters will likely enjoy the realism delivered by Alex (Jamessx) James through this tribute paint scheme.