This aircraft was one of 28 C-130's stored at Sussex County Airport (GED) in Georgetown, Delaware. Seven were former Royal Australian Air Force and 21 former Royal Air Force. I believe they were all taken in trade by Lockheed for C-130J aircraft. Most, if not all, of the RAF aircraft were scrapped at the airport and I believe most, if not all, of the RAAF were sold and departed the field. The aircraft were parked on a disused runway that had a track installed for ejection seat testing in the 1950s and later used to store retired United Airlines Viscounts.

This aircraft was returned to Lockheed on 4th March, 2001. It is seen here at the Queen's Review of the RAF for Her Silver Jubilee.

This aircraft was returned to Lockheed on 4th March, 2001

Flown by the Lyneham Transport Wing, flying circuits at Brize.

Clearly visible is the Lyneham station crest on the fuselage.

Twenty-nine ex RAF and RAAF C-130's are stored by Lockheed Martin on an abandoned runway at GED. These aircraft were traded in for newer model C-130J's. Most, if not all, of the RAF C-130's were scrapped and I believe that most of the RAAF aircraft departed to new owners. Note the slot running down the middle of the runway. It was part of a catapult system used to test escape system components in the 1960's.