One special color scheme, two anniversaries: On the one hand, the 15th Wing celebrates its 70th year, on the other hand the wing's 20th Squadron commemorates 45 years of C-130 Hercules operations. Centerpiece of the grey and black special livery is a Native American Sioux, used as the emblem by both wing and squadron. Lockheed C-130H HerculesDesigned to function as a troop, medical evacuation and cargo transport aircraft, the C-130 Hercules was first flown on August 23rd, 1954. Built by Lockheed and capable of over 40,000 lbs of payload, this four-engine turboprop aircraft is quite possibly the most versatile tactical transport in existence. Its modern roles include airlift and airdrop, electronic surveillance, search and rescue, space-capsule recovery, helicopter refueling and aerial attack. Capable of takeoffs and landings from unprepared runways, the C-130 has even landed and taken off from a carrier deck without benefit of arresting gear or catapults.© Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc. Herpa 1:200 WingsThe Herpa "1:200 Wings" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of civilian and military aircraft in 1:200 scale.Herpa "1:200 Wings" diecast airplanes feature:
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