Lockheed C-130H Hercules

First flying 72 years ago, the Lockheed Hercules is a four-engine military transport plane that has seen extensive service throughout NATO and other nations around the world. The Hercules is still in production as the C-130J Super Hercules. In addition to transport, operators of the C-130 have found a variety of different uses for the type. This has included being a gunship armed with artillery cannons, search and rescue, scientific research, aerial refuelling, electronic combat and maritime patrol to name but a few.  

Royal Jordanian Air Force has seven C-130H Hercules in service and operates a mixed fleet of C-130H and C-130E models. These are all based with 3 Squadron which was formed on the type in 1959. Three of the C-130H models operated by the squadron were recently received from the USAF. 

We are very grateful for the continued support from the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan that the Air Tattoo receives, and once again, they are sending one of their Hercules for static display at RIAT26. 

Photo Credit: Stuart Freer