C-130 B Hercules at NC Air National Guard, 145th Airlift Wing, Charlotte NC
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arby101ca
N 35° 12.890 W 080° 55.502
17S E 506823 N 3896869
A C-130 B Hercules is displayed at the corner as yopu approach the gate for North Carolina Air National Guard, 145th Airlift Wing. This aircraft symbolizes the role of this Air National Guard unit.
Waymark Code: WMF3ZY
Location: North Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 08/19/2012
Views: 9
Behind the static display is a memorial garden. I didn't have access but took a few pictures through the fence. On 1 July a C-130 from this airwing was lost and the seven crewmembers perished during a wildfire fighting assignment in South Dakota. There are risks for the Air National Guard in peacetime.
Undated photos on the official website (
visit link) for the base show this as a wingless wreck being put in position. The display was established after 4 Oct 2010 based on Google Earth dated images of the site.
Type of Aircraft: (make/model): C-130 B
Tail Number: (S/N): CG 528 or CG AF 59 582
Construction:: original aircraft
Location (park, airport, museum, etc.): NC Air National Guard 145th Airlift Wing, Douglas Airport Charlotte NC
inside / outside: outside
Access restrictions:
The National Guard airbase is restricted. Take pictures outside the fence
Other Information:: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
Photo of aircraft (required - will be interesting to see if the aircraft is ever repainted or progress if being restored)
Photo of serial number (required unless there is not one or it is a replica)
Photo(s) of any artwork on the aircraft (optional but interesting)
Tell why you are visiting this waymark along with any other interesting facts or personal experiences about the aircraft not already mentioned.