Aircraft Photo of 57-0497 / 0497 | Lockheed DC-130A Hercules (L-182) | USA - Navy | AirHistory.net #65380
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:57-0497
Alternate Serial:0497
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed L-100 Hercules
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed C-130 Hercules (L-082/182/282/382)
Aircraft Version:Lockheed DC-130A Hercules (L-182)
C/n (msn):182-3204
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Unit Markings:VX-30
Location
City / Airport:Tucson - Davis-Monthan AFBMap
Region / Country:Arizona, United States
Airport Codes:ICAO: KDMA   IATA: DMA   Local: DMA   Other: -
 
Photo Date:18 March 2014
Photo by:Alastair T. Gardiner
Photo ID: 65380
Photo Comment

This C-130 was transferred to the USN in 1979 and operated with VX-30 'Bloodhounds' (hence the dramatic tail insignia) from Point Mugu, CA as a drone launch platform for the Sea Test Range. She was retired to AMARG during June 07 and is stored with the PCN/Inventory No. AN2G0055.

This photo is copyright © Alastair T. Gardiner, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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