Tag: Lockheed C-130 Hercules

From Deck to Display: The Only C-130 to Ever Land on a Carrier Lives at the National Naval Aviation Museum

LOOK MA, NO HOOK: The Legendary Carrier Landings of KC-130F BuNo 149798. The very aircraft…

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National Warplane Museum’s C-130 “Saigon Lady” Nearing Completion

The National Warplane Museum is nearing the completion of a Vietnam War veteran C-130A restoration.

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The Story of Delta’s Hercules Aircraft

Delta Air Lines, renowned as one of the world's largest and most iconic airlines, boasts…

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Today in Aviation History, First Flight of The YC-130 Hercules

Technically the C-130 Hercules is not a Warbird just yet, because it’s still operational within…

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Pilot Reunited With C-130 He Flew to Escape Saigon 45 Years Ago

About six months ago, we noted the arrival, by road, of a combat veteran Lockheed…

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C-130A Vietnam Veterans Memorial Planned for National Warplane Museum

A new memorial to veterans of the Vietnam War is being planned for the National…

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‘Iron Horse’ Sets Off For The ‘Boneyard’

PRESS RELEASE - MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. (AFNS) -- The 23rd Wing sent the…

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RAF Museum Officially Receives Hercules C-130 in Handover Ceremony

Last week, the Royal Air Force Museum in Cosford, UK held an official handover ceremony…

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US Forest Service Resurrects Museum C-130 Hercules for Firefighting Duty

As California enters what is expected to be a very busy fire season, the U.S.…

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Smithsonian Air and Space Giving Away Part of its Collection

Lest there be an uproar, we'll state it upfront: The popular items the public loves…

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