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C-130J Super Hercules aircraft achieves 100,000 flight hours with Italian Air Force

Pisa, Italy - Celebrated during a ceremony in Pisa

The Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules transport fleet of 21 aircraft operated by the Italian Air Force 46th Air Brigade has reached 100,000 flight hours. This significant operational milestone was celebrated last Friday MArch 4, at a special ceremony in Pisa, Italy. The C-130J went into service with the 46th Air Brigade on August 18th, 2000. The first Italian C-130J was delivered in August...

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Rome, Italy, 03/09/2011 13:57
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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