Lockheed C-130 Hercules (12-5762)

Great picture

A FAR cry from the old "B" & "E" models I used to fly.

Hard to believe I rode one of these birds into Dong Ha in October, 1967 at 0200 with no lights. On my way to Con Thien for radio duty. I loved the C-130 and this photo is a good reason why.

You'd probably like this article about this 'Badass Plane', Terrence Gabriel.
https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/aviation/a26156/c-130-badass-plane/

The B-52, the KC-135, and the C-130 will probably outlast me, and all were first accepted for duty within 4 years of my birth (1959). Living near Fort Liberty (formerly Bragg) and Pope field / AFB I've seen this bird all my life, and it still WOWs me each time. In the 60's there was that one little incident (Broken Arrow}, but the BUFFs were beyond awesome! Guess I've lived and will die an aircraft nerd!

I first jumped out of one in late Fall of'59. An incredible aircraft!

I first jumped out of one in late '59. An incredible aircraft!