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LM: Indian Air Force celebrates induction of first C-130J Super Hercules plane

Marietta, Usa - In a highly integrated and sophisticated configuration

The Indian Air Force (IAF) celebrated the induction to service of its first Lockheed Martin (LM) C-130J Super Hercules at Hindon Air Force Station, India, on Feb. 5. The aircraft is the first of six C-130Js ordered under a US Foreign Military Sale in late 2008. Senior representatives from the Indian and US governments and air forces were present for the historic event. The last US aircraft flown...

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Rome, Italy, 02/08/2011 20:42
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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