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“Look Ma, No Hook”: A C-130 Hercules Really Landed on a U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier

In 1963, a U.S. Navy KC-130F Hercules turned “impossible” into routine by operating from the deck of the supercarrier USS Forrestal. -As part of a Super COD trial, Lt. Jim Flatley and his crew flew ...
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C-130

Summary and Key Points: The Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules is one of the most iconic and versatile aircraft in the U.S. Air Force’s fleet. Developed in response to the Air... What You Need To Know: ...