Hercules
Lockheed C-130 Hercules has formed the backbone of the RAAF’s transport capability for half a century, operated by 37 squadron based at Richmond NSW
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Woodie
The first Charlie 130 I flew in belonged to the RAAF and that was in 1960, as the RAF didn’t have them then!
Nice shot, cheers Neil
missheels
Whoa! That is one awesome aircraft – and you’ve done it all its justice :D
Keith Reesor
Fantastic!!
Scott d'Almeida
awesome;
mab62 - Mark B...
sensational
DeviousLili
This is a fantastic shot! My 10-year-old son absolutely loves airplanes. This is one of his favourite models. I can’t wait to show him this!!
Shane Walker replied
If you look closely you can see a man at the door waving
Ken Thomas
My favorite airplane to jump out of…..great shot!! Airborne!!
Edward Denyer
Very good Shane, nice one. – Ted
Steven Agius
Fantastic capture !
Mark Maloney
G’day Shane this the best pic of a Herc that I have seen well done
cheers mate Mark
Lance Leopold
I agree with Mark,fabulous image,Shane.Correct me if i’m wrong,Shane,but when i flew to Vienam,as part of the advance party for 3RAR,i’m sure the Hercules we flew in was jet powered,did they make such a version??
Shane Walker replied
Jet Assisted Take-Off it is called
See here, Hercules
stevealder
Hi Shane. Great image that brings back lots of good and fond memories of my time at Richmond in the ‘60s, 70s and 80s. Flew around the World in one of these superb aircraft. Regards, Steve
Shane Walker replied
You was a very lucky man Steve, wish i had the opportunity to do so.