C 130 Hercules Collection (page 2)

Airmen push out a pallet of donated goods over the Island of Yap from a C-130 Hercules
December 19, 2008 - Airmen wait for the right moment to push a boxed pallet of donated supplies from a C-130 Hercules over the remote Island of Yap to be dropped during the 2008 Operation Christmas

Israeli Air Force C-130 Karnaf taking off from Nevatim Air Force Base, Israel

Israeli Air Force C-130 Karnaf aircraft at Nevatim Airbase, Israel

Soldiers jump from a C-130 aircraft over Germany
February 24, 2011 - Soldiers of U.S. Special Operations Command Africa, jump from a C-130 aircraft at the Malmsheim Airfield jump zone near Malmsheim, Germany

A Turkish Air Force C-130E Hercules wears the paint scheme of the Turkish Stars during a flypast over Izmir, Turkey, for the 100th Anniversary of the Turkish Air Force

U. S. Airmen jump from a C-130 Hercules aircraft over Nevada
January 26, 2011 - U.S. Airmen jump from a C-130 Hercules aircraft over the Nevada Test and Training Range during Red Flag 11-2

A C-130 Hercules soars through the sky

Pre-flight inspection of a C-130 Hercules
Balad Air Base, Iraq, December 4, 2004 - A loadmaster conducts an engine start up and pre flight inspection on his C-130 Hercules prior to taking off during Operation Iraqi Freedom

A Humvee is deployed from a C-130J Super Hercules
January 14, 2010 - A Humvee is rapidly deployed from a 41st Airlift Squadron C-130J Super Hercules during an engine running off-load at the Port-au-Prince International Airport, Haiti

A C-130 Hercules Fat Albert aircraft and biplane fly over San Francisco Bay
Fat Albert, the C-130 Hercules assigned to the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, flies over San Francisco Bay in preparation for an air show scheduled during San Francisco

A C-130 Hercules Fat Albert plane flies over the Chinese Wall rock formation in Montana
Western Montana, July 29, 2011 - Fat Albert, a C-130 Hercules aircraft assigned to the U.S. Navy flight demonstration squadron, the Blue Angels

A soldier monitors the performance of a newly repaired C-130 Hercules engine
December 13, 2006 - A soldier monitors the performance of a newly repaired C-130 Hercules engine that had a new valve housing installed at Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti

U. S. Army Green Berets wait to jump out of a C-130H3 Hercules
April 22, 2015 - U.S. Army Green Berets from the 7th Special Forces Group wait to jump out of a C-130H3 Hercules for Exercise Emerald Warrior at Hurlburt Field, Florida

Air Force members practice jumping out of an Air Force C-130 Hercules
Djibouti, Africa, March 28, 2006 - Members of the Air Force practice jumping out of an Air Force C-130 Hercules over the Gulf of Tadjoura

A paratrooper salutes as he jumps out of a C-130J Super Hercules
March 18, 2011 - A paratrooper salutes as he exits a C-130J Super Hercules during a combined high-altitude, low-open jump, over a landing zone near Campia Turzii, Romania

A Turkish Air Force C-130 in flight over Konya, Turkey

A SRoyal Saudi Air Force C-130H-30 Hercules landing at Konya Air Base
A Royal Saudi Air Force C-130H-30 Hercules landing at Konya Air Base during the international Exercise Anatolian Eagle 2013-2 in Konya, Turkey

A Royal Saudi Air Force C-130 prepares for landing
A Royal Saudi Air Force C-130 during Exercise Anatolian Eagle at Albacete Air Base, Spain

Personnel jump from a C-130 Hercules during a static-line jump
April 22, 2015 - Personnel from Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group participate in static-line jumps during Emerald Warrior 2015, at Elizabeth Range, Florida

A C-130 Hercules is on display during the 2012 Bahrain International Air Show
U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules is on display during the 2012 Bahrain International Air Show at Shakir Air Base, Bahrain

Members of the U. S. Navy Parachute Team Leap Frogs jump above Huntington Beach
Huntington Beach, California, August 10 2006 - Members assigned to the Navy Parachute Team, Leap Frogs, prepare to jump from a U.S. Coast Guard C-130 Hercules

British Royal Air Force C-130J engineers conduct start up procedures
April 22, 2015 - British Royal Air Force C-130J engineers conduct start up procedures before taking off in support of Emerald Warrior, Hurlburt Field, Florida

The C-130J lands on Ramstein Air Base for the first time during a ceremony
April 7, 2009 - The C-130J landed on Ramstein Air Base for the first time during a ceremony. A ceremony held to not only honor the arrival of the new aircraft

A ski-equipped LC-130 Hercules
February 2, 2011 - A ski-equipped LC-130 Hercules from the New York Air National Guardas 109th Airlift Wing takes off during an Operation Deep Freeze mission in Antarctica

A C-130J Super Hercules low flying over North Wales on a training flight. The C-130J is a comprehensive update of the venerable C-130 Hercules, with new engines, flight deck

U. S. Air Forces Europe C-130 Hercules at Ramstein Air Base, Germany
U.S. Air Forces Europe (USAFE) C-130 Hercules at Ramstein Air Base, Germany

A C-130 Hercules of the Royal Air Force flying over North Wales, United Kingdom

C-130J Super Hercules with a C-17 Globemaster
C-130J Super Hercules of the Ramstein-based 86th Airlift wing, USAFE, with a C-17 Globemaster, Berlin, Germany

U. S. Air Force C-130 Hercules aircraft on the flight line at Yokota Air Base
October 22, 2013 - U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules aircraft sit on the flight line at Yokota Air Base, Japan, before a large-formation flight

A C-130 Hercules of the Blue Angels flight demonstration squadron
March 15, 2014 - U.S. Navy flight demonstration squadron, the Blue Angels, Marine Corps C-130 Hercules, affectionately known as Fat Albert

The U. S. Marine Corps C-130 Hercules
Millington, Tennessee, September 31, 2005 - The U.S. Marine Corps C-130 Hercules, Fat Albert, assigned to the U.S. Navy Blue Angels flight demonstration team

An Israeli Air Force C-130J Shimshon parked at Nevatim Airbase
Israeli Air Force C-130J-30 Shimshon on the ramp at Nevatim Air Force Base, Israel

A Royal Saudi Air Force C-130H-30 Hercules at Konya Air Base, Turkey
A Royal Saudi Air Force C-130H-30 Hercules landing at Konya Air Base during the international Exercise Anatolian Eagle 2013-2 in Konya, Turkey

Loadmasters look out over Tumon Bay from a C-130 Hercules
February 23, 2011 - Loadmasters admire the view from the back of a C-130 Hercules over Tumon Bay, near Guam, during Exercise Cope North

A C-130 Hercules drop U. S. Army airborne troops over Maryland
U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules drop U.S. Army airborne troops over Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland

A Swedish Air Force C-130E Hercules with two Czech Air Force Gripens in tow
A Swedish Air Force C-130E Hercules tanker aircraft with two Czech Air Force Gripens in tow

Airmen push out a pallet of donated goods from a C-130 Hercules
December 14, 2010 - Airmen lookout upon the Islands of Micronesia during Operation Christmas Drop. Operation Christmas Drop is the Air Forceas longest-running humanitarian which began in 1952

Airman observes the waters of the Gulf of Mexico from a C-130 Hercules
St. Petersburg, Florida, May 29, 2010 - Airman observes the waters of the Gulf of Mexico from a C-130 Hercules. The C-130 aircrew conducted the survey flight in support of the Deepwater Horizon Oil

The YC-130 during its ferry flight from Burbank, California, to Edwards Air Force Base
August 23, 1954 - Archived photo of the YC-130 during its ferry flight from Burbank, California, to Edwards Air Force Base, California

U. S. Air Force Airman pushes out pallets from a C-130H Hercules
October 31, 2012 - U.S. Air Force Airman finishes pushing out pallets from a U.S. Air Force C-130H Hercules over Afghanistan

A member from the Pathfinder Platoon gets ready to jump from a C-130 transport plane with a container. The 16 Air Assault Brigades Pathfinder Platoon of the British Army are specially trained

U. S. Army soldiers make their way to a C-130 Hercules
September 23, 2013 - Army 101st Airborne Division Soldiers make their way to a 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron C-130 Hercules cargo plane at Forward Operating Base Salerno, Khost Province

A forklift loads cargo onto a C-130 Hercules
June 14, 2006 - A forklift loads cargo onto a C-130 Hercules on a dirt runway in Tarin Kowt, Afghanistan

A C-130E Hercules of the Swedish Air Force landing in Ostrava, Czech Republic

A Qatar Emiri Air Force C-130J-30 Hercules at Konya Air Base, Turkey
A Qatar Emiri Air Force C-130J-30 Hercules landing at Konya during the international Exercise Anatolian Eagle 2014-2 in Konya, Turkey

A U. S. soldier jumps out of a C-130J Super Hercules
May 26, 2011 - A U.S. soldier exits a C-130J Super Hercules aircraft during a joint static line training jump over Germany

A Qatar Emiri Air Force C-130J at Konya Air Base, Turkey
A Qatar Emiri Air Force C-130J during Exercise Anatolian Eagle at Konya Air Base, Turkey

A C-130 Hercules releases flares during a mission over Kansas
A C-130 Hercules from the Missouri Air National Guard releases flares during a training mission over Kansas

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The mighty C-130 Hercules, a symbol of strength and versatility, takes flight over the picturesque landscapes of New Zealand's Otago region. As it soars through the skies above Wanaka, its presence adds to the excitement of the renowned Warbirds Over Wanaka airshow. This Lockheed C-130 Hercules has become an icon in aviation history, serving various purposes across different nations. In one captivating image, a U. S. Navy SEALs combat diver prepares for HALO jump operations from this very aircraft. The bravery and precision required for such missions are awe-inspiring. Another snapshot captures the moment when a C-130 Hercules gracefully touches down at McChord Air Force Base in Washington state. Its arrival signifies both relief and anticipation as personnel prepare for their next mission or reunion with loved ones. Across continents, we witness a Royal Saudi Air Force C-130 stationed at Konya Air Base in Turkey. These international collaborations showcase how this remarkable aircraft unites nations in defense and humanitarian efforts. Lynden Air Cargo's L-100 Hercules lands at Ramstein Air Base, demonstrating that even commercial enterprises rely on its exceptional capabilities to transport goods efficiently around the world. As we look forward to new challenges ahead, an inspirational quote reminds us that anticipation is key to achieving our goals - just like those who operate these incredible machines do every day. A Fat Albert C-130 Hercules steals our breath away as it performs a JATO (Jet-Assisted Takeoff) maneuver during an airshow demonstration. The sheer power unleashed by this spectacle leaves spectators amazed and inspired by human ingenuity. An illustration showcases another crucial role played by this versatile aircraft - firefighting support. A C-130 Hercules releases its load of water onto raging flames below; heroes fighting against nature's wrath with unwavering determination. Bulgaria witnesses aerial prowess as a Bulgarian Air Force MiG-21 flies high above its homeland – reminding us that the C-130 Hercules is not alone in safeguarding our skies.