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Hercules C130K
A Royal Air Force C130K Hercules takes off from the Californian desert during Exercise Crown Pinnacle in the USA.
The transport aircraft, otherwise known as a Hercules C1, is the workhorse of the RAFs Air Transport (AT) fleet and is based at RAF Lyneham, in Wiltshire, where it is operated by Nos 24, 30, 47 and 70 Squadrons. The fleet totals 50 aircraft and is a mixture of C1/C3 aircraft and the new C-130J aircraft, designated C4/C5.
The C1 and C3 aircraft are used primarily to carry troops, passengers or freight and are capable of carrying up to 128 passengers, or 20 tonnes of palletised freight or vehicles, for up to 2000nmls. The freight bay can accommodate a range of wheeled or tracked vehicles, or up to seven pallets of general freight. In the aeromedical evacuation role either 64 or 82 stretchers can be carried, depending on the mark of aircraft and the stretcher configuration
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Aircraft C 130k California Desert Equipment Exercise Hercules Royal Air Force Transport
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This print captures the mighty Hercules C130K, a Royal Air Force transport aircraft, as it gracefully takes off from the sun-kissed Californian desert during Exercise Crown Pinnacle in the USA. Known as a Hercules C1, this remarkable workhorse is an integral part of the RAF's Air Transport fleet and is stationed at RAF Lyneham in Wiltshire. Operated by Nos 24,30,47, and 70 Squadrons, this impressive fleet consists of 50 aircraft comprising both C1/C3 models and the advanced C-130J designated as C4/C5. The primary role of these versatile planes is to carry troops, passengers or freight with exceptional efficiency. With its immense capacity to accommodate up to 128 passengers or haul an incredible load of up to 20 tonnes of palletized freight or vehicles for distances reaching up to 2000 nautical miles, the Hercules proves itself indispensable time and again. Its spacious freight bay can effortlessly house various wheeled or tracked vehicles along with seven pallets of general cargo. In addition to its transportation capabilities, this extraordinary aircraft also plays a crucial role in aeromedical evacuation missions. Depending on the specific model and stretcher configuration employed onboard, it can comfortably carry either 64 or 82 stretchers when called upon for life-saving operations. The photograph perfectly encapsulates not only the power and grandeur of this iconic military asset but also pays tribute to those who operate it diligently within Armed Forces worldwide.
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