The Venerable Hercules

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The Lockheed C-130 Hercules has the longest production run of any aircraft in history. First flown in August 1954 they are still in production and in use by at least 17 countries today. Pretty amazing stats.

One aircraft, many different missions.

 

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also used by the Israelis at Entebbe rescue operation

 

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used on the Son Tay Vietnam raid
Operation Ivory Coast - Wikipedia