Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules
UK MOD slammed for creating capability gap after axing RAF C-130J fleet
The decision to retire the RAF’s fleet of C-130J Hercules C4/C5 tactical transports earlier than originally planned has left a capability gap in air mobility tasks and special forces operations, a report by an influential group of British MPs has found
UK airpower in crisis amid growing threat of war, MPs say
The state of UK airpower and its inability to counter the growing threat of war has been laid bare in a damning report by an influential group of British MPs
Filipino Classics: Planespotting highlights from a trip to the Philippines
Hamburg-based photographer Dirk Grothe shares a selection of images from a recent visit to the Philippines
RAF Airlift Debate: Can the A400M Atlas effectively replace the C-130J Hercules?
The early retirement of the Royal Air Force’s C-130J Hercules generated furious debate, with many raising concerns that the A400M Atlas was ‘not up to the job’ of replacing it. Jon Lake looks at the issues
Another ex-Belgian C-130H ready for delivery to Pakistan
Another former Belgian Air Force-operated Lockheed C-130H Hercules tactical transport has been readied for transfer to the Pakistan Air Force and was recently spotted at Melsbroek Air Base – which is co-located at Brussels Airport and home to the 15th Air Transport Wing – awaiting delivery to its new operator
The Hercules in RAF service: the final 25 years
Following this month’s retirement of the RAF’s Hercules fleet, Mick Britton concludes his two-part retelling of the type’s illustrious 56-year career
The Hercules in RAF service: the first 25 years
The Royal Air Force has now ended its 56-year association with the Lockheed C-130 Hercules. Mick Britton details the first quarter century of the type’s illustrious RAF career in the first of two parts
How New Zealand is preparing RNZAF Base Auckland for future operations
In a time of change and fleet recapitalisation, Barry Ambrose visits RNZAF Base Auckland to discover how New Zealand is working to modernise its capabilities, replacing old workhorses with newer, more capable platforms
RAF C-130J Hercules farewell tour + watch final Mach Loop pass
Three RAF C-130Js performed a tour of the UK on June 14, flying over locations that have been significant to the Hercules in RAF service
Argentina receives new C-130H under lease from US
The USAF has leased a Lockheed C-130H Hercules from the Georgia ANG to the Argentine Air Force, marking the beginning of an 11-month collaboration that will see the tactical transport play a crucial role in logistical support and supply operations across Argentina and Antarctica