Happy Birthday Hercules
Although the C-130 Hercules didn’t actually become operational until 1957, today is the 57th anniversary of it’s maiden flight. On 23rd August, 1954, the Lockheed Hercules four-engined turbo prop transport aircraft took to the skies for the very first time.
Everyone’s lives have been touched by the Hercules over the last fifty years or so, for one reason or another. On a personal, and more lighter note, I’m constantly reminded of the C-130 several times a week as a pair of them regularly fly over Farquar towers. Usually at night. Which is nice, especially as I know the chickens will be waking me again at first light.
Thanks to Caratacus, a regular contributor over at Max Farquar, for reminding me of this auspicious occasion which will, know doubt, jog many memories for all of us. Some good and some not so good.
Where did all those years go to, eh?
Max 😉
Many Happy Returns BUFF (Big Ugly Fat F****r) ..
And thanks for all the uncomfortable rides over the years .. 😉
I thought you meant the horse in Steptoe and Son….
What’s the betting that C 130’s will still be ambling around the skies after the last Scarebus A 400 M is scrapped? – Aways assuming that those ever get introduced into service….
After all B 52’s are even older, but are expected to ferry the crews of B-2 stealth bombers back from their scrap yards!
My otherwise small local airport is large enough for Hercules to land which is why my local hospital is designated to deal with any mass evacuation of casualties (not yet required, thankfully).
They should have stuck with the Blackburn Beverley.