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C-130 Hercules : A History by Martin W Bowman; Bowman, Martin W. is a hobbies available to read on EtoBox.
What is C-130 Hercules : A History about?
Designed in response to a 1951 requirement, the C-130 Hercules is the most successful military airlifter ever built. Since it first flew in prototype form on 23 August 1954, more than 2,100 have been produced in over eighty different versions. Hercules serves more than sixty air forces, as well as many civilian cargo operators, in a multiplicity of roles, including air-to-air refueller, gunship, airborne command post, flying hospital and fire-fighter. This rugged and easily maintained aircraft entered service in 1956 with the USAF Tactical Air Command. Ten years later the 'Charlie 130' was providing the essential logistical support in Vietnam. This period in South-East Asia was the Hercules' finest hour. Paradrops, airlift and evacuation operations were completed around the clock, often at low level, usually under fire and nearly always in bad weather. A generation later this 'Mr Dependable' was serving with equal distinction in the Gulf War in the role of airlifter, radio-countermeasures and 'psy-ops' platform, gunship and, once again, 'block-buster bomber'. The 'Herky Bird' or 'Fat Albert', as the C-130 is fondly known, has proved a key component in humanitarian relief operations
Who reads C-130 Hercules : A History?
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- Author
- Martin W Bowman; Bowman, Martin W.
- Publisher
- Pen and Sword Aviation
- Published
- 2017
- Language
- EN
- ISBN
- 9781473863194
- Category
- hobbies
- Subjects
- Crafts & Hobbies, Transportation, History
- Rating
- 4.6 / 5 (65 ratings)
- Updated
- 2026-03-14