13 Dec 1958
For more than five decades the Royal Australian Air Force has operated C-130s: a formidable milestone for any unit and capability in the Australian Defence Force.
The design and capabilities of the C-130 are well suited to Australia’s geographic environment and overseas operational requirements, while the success of the C-130 can be attributed to how the aircraft exploits the air power characteristics of speed, reach, payload, precision and flexibility.
To read more, download the C-130 Hercules: 50 years in RAAF Service knowledge article written by Wing Commander Michael Gan.