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The Lockheed C-130 … what can’t this plane do?

The Lockheed C-130 Hercules is an amazing aircraft, having remained in production for 57 years and in military service for 54 years, it seems there is no challenge the Hercules can’t handle. In fact, as the only military aircraft to ever remain in continuous production for more than 50 years, the sheer number of variants…

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Reader Mail : What Does V Stand For In VMFA?

Normally I only write about civilian aircraft and airline topics, but this week’s question delves into US Naval & Marine Corps aviation.  Since one of my favourite TV shows as a kid was the Black Sheep Squadron, based on VMA-214 during World War II, I figured venture into military aircraft this week. This week’s reader…

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A Musical Aviation Interlude To East Into The Holiday Season

Web: www.twitter.com/flyingwithfish — E-Mail: fish@flyingwithfish.com 29/11/2009 – A Musical Aviation Interlude To East Into The Holiday Season The Thanksgiving holiday break is over for those of us in the United States…its time to briefly ease back into work before the December holidays are upon us. The temperatures are colder outside (unless of course you are…

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