C-130 dumps tank on runway - GIF

[Peter Fabricius]

That is a tank being dropped by LAPES, the tank is on a skid and there are no passengers. I have 9 jumps from the C130 in 1970. Fantastic view from the first in line on the ramp. Disliked the last couple of night jumps with full combat gear. The ground comes up fast and you cannot really tell when your boots are going to hit. Good memories!

P.S. there is a real risk with LAPES. If the load hangs up on the ramp the C of G shifts too far back for the Captain to hold the aircraft level and it will nose up and crash.
If you look closely as the load leaves the ramp the aircraft immediately climbs dramatically due to dumping the load.