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Lockheed C-130 E Hercules 

"Vietnam War Era" USAF Military Transport Aircraft

About Aircraft

The Lockheed C-130 Hercules is a four-engine turboprop military transport aircraft designed and built originally by Lockheed (now Lockheed Martin). Capable of using unprepared runways for takeoffs and landings, the C-130 was originally designed as a troop, medevac, and cargo transport aircraft. The versatile airframe has found uses in a variety of other roles, including as a gunship (AC-130), for airborne assault, search and rescue, scientific research support, weather reconnaissance, aerial refueling, maritime patrol, and aerial firefighting. It is now the main tactical airlifter for many military forces worldwide. Over forty variants and versions of the Hercules, including a civilian one marketed as the Lockheed L-100, operate in more than 60 nations.

Pilot & Markings

26th of April, 1972, USAF C130E Hercules 64-0508, c/n 3992 of the 50th Tactical Airlift Squadron, 374th Tactical Airlift Wing was lost during a night mission to drop supplies to belagruded forces at An Loc, South Vietnam. On approach to drop zone and at 500 feet above ground level, the aircraft was struck by ground fire and crashed.

Kit & Construction

1/72 Italeri Kit • Out of box built
Scratch build details and antenna.
Painted and weathered by airbrush and oil colours
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