Aircraft Photo of 61-2371 / AF61-371 | Lockheed DC-130E Hercules (L-382) | USA - Air Force | AirHistory.net #408640
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:61-2371
Alternate Serial:AF61-371
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed L-100 Hercules
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed C-130 Hercules (L-082/182/282/382)
Aircraft Version:Lockheed DC-130E Hercules (L-382)
C/n (msn):382-3716
Operator Titles:USA - Air Force
Location
City / Airport:Alameda - NAS / Nimitz Field (closed)Map
Region / Country:California, United States
Airport Codes:ICAO: KNGZ   IATA: -   Local: NGZ   Other: -
 
Photo Date:2 June 1978
Photo by:Bob Thomas
Photo ID: 408640
Photo Comment

Although not marked as such, this DC-130E was assigned to the 22nd TDS, 423 TDG of the USAF. It was loaded with two Beech BQM-34 target drones. Interestingly the drones were US Navy BQM-34s, with the visible one wearing identification number MSR-20.

This photo is copyright © Bob Thomas, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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