Lockheed YMC-130H Hercules - Museum of Aviation, Warner Robins, GA
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Lockheed YMC-130H Hercules on display at the Museum of Aviation, Warner Robins, GA.
Waymark Code: WM48JT
Location: Georgia, United States
Date Posted: 07/21/2008
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The C-130 Hercules primarily performs the intratheater portion of the airlift mission. The aircraft is capable of operating from rough, dirt strips and is the prime transport for paradropping troops and equipment into hostile areas. Basic and specialized versions perform a diversity of roles, including airlift support, DEW Line and Artic ice resupply, aeromedical missions, aerial spray missions, fire-fighting duties for the US Forest Service, and disaster relief missions.
Warner Robins Air Logistics Center provides worldwide support to all C-130s in the USAF fleet and many foreign nations flying the "Hercules" as well. The aircraft on display was delivered to the USAF in June 1976. In 1981 it was one of three C-130H aircraft that were specially modified for use in a possible rescue attempt of the Americans held hostage in Iran in 1981. Code named "Credible Sport", the stock C-130H aircraft had highly modified flight control, flap system and airframe components allowed the installation of various rocket systems for short take off and landing (STOL) capabilities unique to the rescue operation. Although never actually used, one of the aircraft was destroyed during testing and second was demodified and returned to service and the third, this one on display, was retired to the Museum in 1987.
Type of Aircraft: (make/model): Lockheed YMC-130H Hercules
Tail Number: (S/N): 74-1686
Construction:: original aircraft
Location (park, airport, museum, etc.): Museum of Aviation, RAFB, Warner Robins, GA
inside / outside: outside
Other Information:: Not listed
Access restrictions: Not listed
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