Bennett, Clive

C-130 Hercules in the RAF

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ISBN 13:: 9781445652078
author:: Bennett, Clive
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Amberley Publishing
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2018
Pages:: 96
Dimensions:: 23.4 x 16.5 centimetres (0.22 kg
Genre:: Nonfiction, Transport, Aviation,
Condition:: New
Availability:: Item usually sent within 10 working days

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The Lockheed C-130 Hercules in RAF Service Since its introduction in the mid-1960s, the C-130 has provided outstanding service with the Royal Air Force (RAF), undertaking various humanitarian missions, conflicts, and operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Its expected retirement date is 2030, marking a remarkable sixty-four years of continuous operations. Designed to carry large cargo, the C-130's internal hold is comparable to an American railroad boxcar, allowing it to transport goods over distances of up to 2,950 miles. This marked a significant improvement over its predecessors and gave the RAF advanced transport capabilities. The aircraft has proven adaptable for various specialised operations, including carrying troops, vehicles, and special forces teams. This book tells the full story of the C-130's role in RAF service over the last fifty years, highlighting its importance as a workhorse that has played a crucial part in the RAF's operations.

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