USAF C-130 damaged by intruder at Shannon Airport: video
A United States Air Force Lockheed C-130 Hercules transport aircraft sustained significant structural damage in Ireland after an…
Lockheed C-130 Hercules
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Stay informed about the Lockheed C-130 Hercules, a versatile military transport aircraft known for its robust capabilities and global usage.
Italian prosecutors probe €17M disappearance of Tornado, C-130 aircraft parts
Italian prosecutors are investigating the reported disappearance of nearly 2,500 components for Tornado and AMX fighter-bombers, as well as C-130…
Taiwan to purchase 10 Lockheed C-130Js from US instead of C-130H upgrade
Taiwan plans to purchase 10 Lockheed Martin C-130J transport aircraft from the United States (US) rather than carry…
Danish C-130 airlift brings first European troops to Nuuk for Greenland mission
European countries have begun airlifting reconnaissance teams into Greenland under Danish leadership, with C-130 Hercules transport aircraft flying the first…
Turkish C-130 crashes near Georgia-Azerbaijan border with 20 people on board
A Turkish military C-130 cargo aircraft has crashed near the Georgia-Azerbaijan border after taking off from Azerbaijan, the…
Blue Angels C-130 ‘Fat Albert’ to head to UK for winter heavy maintenance
Fat Albert, probably the world’s most recognisable C-130 Hercules, is due to head to the UK for a…
Turkey confirms deal for UK surplus RAF C-130J airlifters
Turkey has confirmed a deal to acquire a batch of surplus Royal Air Force C-130J Hercules airlifters from…
NZ Air Force uses C-130J Hercules to conduct ‘challenging’ Antarctica evacuation
The Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) performed a high-risk winter rescue using a C-130J Hercules in order…
RNZAF retires C-130H Hercules fleet after 60 years of service
For six decades, the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) C-130H Hercules fleet has been a cornerstone of…
Heroes of the California wildfires: Meet the CAL FIRE aircraft fleet
As the Los Angeles wildfires rage on into a second week, heroic responders are working night and day…
RAAF C130-J Hercules completes first ever Christmas airdrop over Palau
A C130-J Hercules military transport aircraft belonging to the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has completed its first…
NZDF deploys P8-A Poseidon, Hercules C-130 after major earthquake hits Vanuatu
The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) has deployed one of its P8-A Poseidon and Hercules C-130 to Vanuatu…
Pope Francis hitches a ride with RAAF C130 Hercules in Papua New Guinea
The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) recently undertook a special mission by giving Pope Francis a lift on…
The venerable C-130 Hercules marks 70 years since its first flight
It is quite remarkable for an aircraft type to remain in active service for 70 years, especially when…
US donates C-130H Hercules military cargo aircraft to the Botswana Defence Force
The United States government has officially donated a C-130H Hercules military cargo aircraft to the Botswana Defence Force…
Lockheed Martin delivers 2,700th Hercules to US Marine Corps
Lockheed Martin has delivered its 2,700th C-130 Hercules transport aircraft to the United States Marine Corps (USMC). …
USAF cancels plan for high-energy laser weapon on AC-130J gunship
The US Air Force has canceled its plan to equip the AC-130J Ghostrider gunship with a high-energy laser…
In pictures: Lockheed L-100 cargo plane damaged in runway excursion in Somalia
A Lockheed L-100 Hercules belonging to Ugandan carrier BAR Aviation has suffered a runway excursion upon landing at…