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How Many C-130 Hercules Aircraft Were Built?

The Lockheed C-130 Hercules has been "the" tactical transport aircraft of the United States Air Force and many of its allies and partners for decades. Today, it is found in service with everything ...
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VIDEO: Massive C-130 fuselage delivered to Abilene Zoo overnight

Officials at the Abilene Zoo have received the fuselage of a retired C-130 Hercules cargo plane, which will soon become the ...
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C-130 Hercules set to become star attraction at Abilene Zoo exhibit

A C-130 Hercules astonishes Abilene residents as it travels to become a centerpiece at the Abilene Zoo for a groundbreaking ...
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The C-130 Hercules Transport Plane Still Uses Propellers For This Reason

According to Greek Mythology, Hercules was a demigod with incredible strength and stamina, capable of amazing feats and renowned throughout ancient Greece and Rome. While we'd never suggest that the C ...
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California secures seven C-130 military aircraft for fighting wildfires, exponentially strengthening aerial firefighting capabilities

SACRAMENTO, CA — Late last year Congress passed a critical issue of importance for California into law: authorizing the expedited transfer of seven C-130 aircraft from the United States Coast Guard to ...
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Abilene Zoo becomes first accredited zoo to feature C-130 aircraft

As part of its 60th anniversary celebration, the Abilene Zoo is set to unveil a unique and historic attraction—a C-130 ...
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Cal Fire expands fleet with seven C-130 aircraft, including one based in Ramona

RAMONA, Calif. — California is now better equipped to fight wildfires as Cal Fire just added a new air tanker to its fleet. The C-130 Hercules is one of seven the state is retrofitting and deploying ...