C-130 Hercules: Lockheed's Military Air Transport and Its Variants (Schiffer 9780764360794)

Category Aviation Books, Subcategory US Prop Aircraft, ISBN/Box 9780764360794, Publisher/Brand Schiffer, Author David Doyle, Format 23 x 23 cm, No. Pages 144, Version Hard cover, Language English

The Lockheed C-130 Hercules has been in continuous production for over six decades, longer than any other military aircraft in the world, and no end of production is yet in sight. The Hercules has been a part of US combat operations since Vietnam, and the airframe, which began life as a simple transport, has been adapted to a variety of roles, including gunship, electronic warfare, refueling, and rescue. This book chronicles the development and use of the Hercules from concept to combat. Through dozens of archival photos, many never before published, as well as detailed photographs of some of the finest existent examples of surviving vehicles, these iconic armored fighting vehicles are explored, and their history is explained.