The C-130 Hercules; the longest continuously produced military aircraft in history!

An early version of the C130 lands at Kham Duc during the Vietnam war.

 

A C130 lands aboard USS Forrestal during trials.

 

C130 captures a satellite payload after reentry.

 

The Blue Angels C130 demonstrates a JATO takeoff.

 

The Hercules… a perfect all terrain work horse.

 

 

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