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LM: C-130 Hercules aircraft program hits another historic milestone

Marietta, Usa - The plane is destined for Dyess Air Force Base, Texas

Lockheed Martin celebrated the rolling out of the 250th C-130J Super Hercules built at its facility. This C-130J is destined for Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, which is scheduled to receive a total of 28 C-130Js. This aircraft is the 2,404th model of all makes and models to be built in Marietta. “The C-130 Hercules has been setting aviation records for nearly 60 years", said Lorraine Martin, Lockheed M...

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Rome, Italy, 11/03/2011 16:56
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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