{updated} C-130 : RAF Hercules

The distinctive sound of these planes was a part of my youth, I lived in an area near to several RAF stations frequented by these aircraft over the years [RAFs Colerne, Lyneham and Hullavington]. Now, I live and work in an area often used for training in low-flying, amongst other skills.
Sad to have to report that the RAF are retiring their remaining Herkis as of 30th June 2023, and standing down 47 Sqn. There was a flypast on 14th June to mark the occasion.

The distinctive sound of these planes was a part of my youth, I lived in an area near to several RAF stations frequented by these aircraft over the years [RAFs Colerne, Lyneham and Hullavington]. Now, I live and work in an area often used for training in low-flying, amongst other skills.
Sad to have to report that the RAF are retiring their remaining Herkis as of 30th June 2023, and standing down …  (read more)

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