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Tag: Hercules

The US Military Planned on Using This Crazy Modified C-130 to Rescue Hostages in Iran
In History

The US Military Planned on Using This Crazy Modified C-130 to Rescue Hostages in Iran

The early hours of November 4th, 1979 found US Marines guarding the American embassy in Tehran on edge. Armed with M-16A1 … Continue reading The US Military Planned on Using This Crazy Modified C-130 to Rescue Hostages in Iran

The US Army’s Night Stalkers Once Helped Steal an Attack Helicopter From the African Desert
In History

The US Army’s Night Stalkers Once Helped Steal an Attack Helicopter From the African Desert

Back in the 1980s, when it still existed, the Soviet Union maintained a number of “friendly” relationships with a variety … Continue reading The US Army’s Night Stalkers Once Helped Steal an Attack Helicopter From the African Desert

The Brazilian KC-390 Generates More Interest in Europe
In the News

The Brazilian KC-390 Generates More Interest in Europe

To fulfill their logistics and transportation needs, the Swedish Air Force currently operates a small fleet of C-130H Hercules medium-lift … Continue reading The Brazilian KC-390 Generates More Interest in Europe

“Be quick, be quiet, and be on time.”
The Ready Room

“Be quick, be quiet, and be on time.”

Earlier this week, we shared a picture from Lockheed Martin’s publicity page on our Facebook page. Each and every one … Continue reading “Be quick, be quiet, and be on time.”

The 2,000th C-130 Hercules
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The 2,000th C-130 Hercules

On this day in 1992, the 2,000th C-130 rolled off of the production lines. The C-130 Hercules is a four-engine … Continue reading The 2,000th C-130 Hercules

Spare 617
In History

Spare 617

Parked near the massive hangars of the National Museum of the United States Air Force in Dayton, Ohio is a gray Lockheed C-130E … Continue reading Spare 617

C-130 “Franken-Herc” is disassembled at the 934th Airlift Wing
The Gallery

C-130 “Franken-Herc” is disassembled at the 934th Airlift Wing

Watch as a C-130 is taken apart systematically in this 30 second video from Military.com! Continue reading C-130 “Franken-Herc” is disassembled at the 934th Airlift Wing

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