Between July and October of 2011, the Qatar Emiri AF took delivery of four stretched C-130J-30, becoming yet another new Hercules operator. They are serialled 211 through 214 and in addition carry civilian registration A7-MAH, -MAI, MAJ and MAK, with only the last three letters painted on the nose section. All are assigned to the Airlift Group's Flying Wing 8 based at Al Udaid AFB and operated by 12 squadron.