Lockheed C-130 Hercules [382-3126]


Registration: 56-0518
Operator: Preserved
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Engines: Allison T56 x 4
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Type: Preserved
Status: Preserved
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56-0518LockheedC-130A Hercules1957
56-0518USAF - United States Air ForceC-130A Hercules1957
56-0518VPAF - Vietnam Peoples Air ForceC-130A Hercules1972On April 29, 1975 this aircraft made an historic flight during the fall of Saigon. It was the last C-130 to fly out of Tan Son Nhut AB. In total, 452 people were crowded on board which included 32 people in the cockpit. The aircraft managed to find its way to Thailand where the aircraft rejoined US armed forces.
56-0518USAF - United States Air ForceC-130A Hercules1975
56-0518Instructional AirframeC-130A Hercules1989Flew to Little Rock AFB on this date and was readied for display at that base.
56-0518PreservedC-130A Hercules1995Preserved at Little Rock AFB, Arkansas.
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