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Jun- 2023 -

15 June

Air

Pictured is a Hercules C-130J from 47 Sqn, on a final flypast before its forthcoming retirement. A flypast to mark the forthcoming retirement of the Hercules from RAF service took place across all four nations of the United Kingdom on Wednesday 14 June. The first Hercules arrived at Marshall’s of Cambridge in December 1966 Hercules. Since entering RAF service, originally with 242 Operational Conversion Unit at RAF Thorney Island, it has operated across the globe in support of UK military and humanitarian relief operations. The transition to the 22-strong Atlas (A400) fleet and other air mobility aircraft has been ongoing for some time. 47 Squadron and the Hercules will continue to deliver on operations supporting UK defence objectives until 30 Jun 23.

Royal Air Force Marks C-130 Hercules Fleet Retirement With Flyby

The UK Royal Air Force performed a flyby to mark the retirement of its C-130 Hercules military transport fleet at the end of June.

13 June

Air

Joe Saballa

Argentina Receives Additional C-130 Hercules Aircraft Leased From US

Argentina has taken delivery of an additional C-130 Hercules military transport aircraft it leased from the US.

May- 2023 -

11 May

Air

Joe Saballa

US Mulls Collaboration With Japan on C-130 Seaplane Development

US Special Operations Command is seeking to collaborate with Japan to develop a C-130 military transport aircraft maritime variant.

Mar- 2023 -

2 March

Asia Pacific

Inder Singh Bisht

Australia Considering HIMARS ‘Fire Raid’ With C-130J Transport Aircraft

Australia is considering using Lockheed Martin C-130J tactical transport aircraft for HIMARS “shoot and scoot” maneuvers close to enemy lines.

Feb- 2023 -

23 February

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

Lockheed Delivers Indonesia’s First C-130J Super Hercules Aircraft

The Indonesian Air Force has taken delivery of its first C-130J-30 Super Hercules transport aircraft from Lockheed Martin.

20 February

Americas

Joe Saballa

Raytheon to Produce Advanced C-130 Hercules Propellers in $135M Deal

The US Air Force has contracted Raytheon Technologies to produce new advanced propellers for its C-130 Hercules aircraft.

Jan- 2023 -

10 January

Air

Rojoef Manuel

US Air National Guard Constructs New C-130J Flight Training Simulator

The US Air National Guard has begun the construction of a new military transport flight training simulator in California.

Dec- 2022 -

27 December

Air

Rojoef Manuel

L3Harris, SGA to Begin Depot Maintenance for US C-130 Fleet

L3Harris Technologies has received the first US Air Force C-130 Hercules aircraft to undergo contractor depot maintenance.

8 December

Technology

Rojoef Manuel

USAF Mobility Fleet to Receive New Aerodynamic Technologies

The US Air Force is developing new aerodynamic technologies to improve its mobility fleet’s flight capabilities.

Nov- 2022 -

14 November

Air

C-130J aircraft and Merlin Mk4 helicopters

Rojoef Manuel

UK Super Hercules Conducts First Air-Landed Arming and Refueling With Merlin Choppers

The UK Royal Marines and Royal Air Force have achieved a joint air-landed arming and refueling point milestone at Yeovil, Somerset.

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