Aircraft Photo of 401 | Lockheed C-130BZ Hercules (L-282) | South Africa - Air Force | AirHistory.net #805486
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:401
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed L-100 Hercules
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed C-130 Hercules (L-082/182/282/382)
Aircraft Version:Lockheed C-130BZ Hercules (L-282)
C/n (msn):282-3724
Operator Titles:South Africa - Air Force
Unit Markings:28 Sqn
Promotional Titles:40 Years SAAF Hercs
Location
City / Airport:Pretoria - WaterkloofMap
Country:South Africa
Airport Codes:ICAO: FAWK   IATA: -   Local: -   Other: -
 
Photo Date:March 2003
Photo from:Kjell O Granlund Collection
Photo ID: 805486
Photo Comment

The SAAF took delivery of seven C-130Bs in early 1963. 401 was delivered to 28 Squadron at AFB Waterkloof outside Pretoria 19 January 1963. Seen here at AFB Waterkloof celebrating 40 years of Hercules service in the SAAF. Photographer unknown

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