| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | 57-0527 |
| Military Code: | 527 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed L-100 Hercules |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed C-130 Hercules (L-082/182/282/382) |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed C-130B Hercules (L-282) |
| C/n (msn): | 282-3503 |
| Operator Titles: | Turkey - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 222 Filo |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | KonyaMap |
| Country: | Turkey |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: LTAN IATA: KYA Local: - Other: - |
| Event: | Anatolian Eagle 2016 |
| Photo Date: | 10 June 2016 |
| Photo by: | Adrian Romang |
| Photo ID: | 844608 |
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Turkey became a Hercules operator in 1964, receiving five new C-130E's which were later supplemented by three more of the same version. Then in 1991/92, Turkey received six 2nd hand surplus C-130B from the USAF, among them 57-0527 pictured here during exercise Anatolian Eagle 2016. Having been manufactured in 1958, 57-0527 is the oldest C-130 the TuAF ever operated. As from 2010, the TuAF also received six C-130E's from the Royal Saudi AF, bringing the total number of C-130 operated by Turkey to 20. The 19 remaining airframes have recently undergone a life extension program known as ERCIYES. This photo is copyright © Adrian Romang, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 8 September 2025, and has since been viewed 105 times. |