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A comprehensive history of the C-130 Hercules in Royal Air Force service.

From its introduction in the mid-1960s to its ongoing operations, discover the remarkable story of the Lockheed C-130 Hercules with the RAF. This workhorse has supported humanitarian missions, the Falklands conflict, and operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Learn how the Hercules, designed to the dimensions of an American railroad boxcar, revolutionized RAF transport capabilities.

Explore the aircraft's adaptability, from carrying troops and vehicles to inserting special forces on clandestine missions. With an expected retirement date of 2030, this book celebrates over sixty years of continuous service. Perfect for aviation enthusiasts and military history buffs.

A comprehensive history of the C-130 Hercules in Royal Air Force service.

From its introduction in the mid-1960s to its ongoing operations, discover the remarkable story of the Lockheed C-130 Hercules with the RAF. This workhorse has supported humanitarian missions, the Falklands conflict, and operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. Learn how the Hercules, designed to the dimensions of an American railroad boxcar, revolutionized RAF transport capabilities.

Explore the aircraft's adaptability, from carrying troops and vehicles to inserting special forces on clandestine missions. With an expected retirement date of 2030, this book celebrates over sixty years of continuous service. Perfect for aviation enthusiasts and military history buffs.

Über den Autor
Clive Bennett has written more than 10 articles for various monthly aviation publications both in the UK and the USA. He has also produced a photo article for the United States Air Force association on operations at Bagram Airfield Afghanistan.
Details
Erscheinungsjahr: 2018
Genre: Fahrzeuge, Importe
Produktart: Nachschlagewerke
Rubrik: Hobby & Freizeit
Thema: Flugzeuge
Medium: Taschenbuch
Inhalt: Kartoniert / Broschiert
ISBN-13: 9781445652078
ISBN-10: 1445652072
Sprache: Englisch
Einband: Kartoniert / Broschiert
Autor: Bennett, Clive
Hersteller: Amberley Publishing
Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Libri GmbH, Europaallee 1, D-36244 Bad Hersfeld, gpsr@libri.de
Maße: 237 x 165 x 10 mm
Von/Mit: Clive Bennett
Erscheinungsdatum: 01.09.2018
Gewicht: 0,344 kg
Artikel-ID: 110443297

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