Delivered to CAF in January 1991. Modified to tanker configuration in 1993.

Supporting ISAF and OEF, this Canadian C-130H executed a logistic flight to Kabul

In the earlier RCAF colours.

435 sq aircraft parked at a very uncommon position at Soesterberg

Captured during a stop over to bring freight to the Canadian MFO detachment.

In 1985 this CC-130H Hercules and a sistership were destroyed in an accident following a mid-air collision over Edmonton-Namao Field, AB (YED), Canada. All five crew members aboard each plane were killed. The aircraft were part of the three-ship formation taking part in a fly-past to mark the 61st anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force.

Saving fuel, the two outer engines were stopped, while the inner ones were used for generating speed during taxi. Fuel was scarce at Kabul and these old engines use quite a lot. Photography was not appreciated on the field, especially not outside the large platform. So a small compact camera became my friend. This Royal Canadian Air Force Hercules flew into Kabul to support the ISAF mission. The aircraft was not only tasked for the Canadians, but used to support the whole community of some 50 countries (so including a lot of NATO allies).

This aircraft reportedly collided mid-air with another RCAF CC-130H Hercules, serial 130330. Ten fatalities

424 Squadron's 75th Anniversary markings.

Rollin' with a bit of 'Prop Wash'

Taxiing out in the heat haze for a runway 31 departure at Glasgow Prestwick

I know many photographers won't take their cameras out of the bag when there is no sun but I feel they miss out sometimes. IMHO the dark, almost sinister, aircraft coupled with the lights and the spinning props makes for an atmospheric shot.