Lockheed NC-130H Hercules, 87-0157 / 5121, US Air Force
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Registration: 87-0157
Construction Number: 5121
Military Unit: 412th TW / AFMC
Model Lockheed NC-130H Hercules
Operator: US Air Force
Airport: Edwards AFB (EDW / KEDW), USA - California
Airshow: Edwards AFB - Open House - 1996
Photographer: Phil Cossey
Date Taken: 19/10/1996
Date Submitted: 05/03/2017
Ex USCG HC-130H 1721 modified to EC-130V with the APS-125 radar system as fitted to USN E-2's. Acquired by USAF for test use and designated NC-130H after retirement by the Coast Guard following budget cuts. Later used by USN VX-20 Test Squadron and PEMCO. Now with USFS flying as Tanker 118 converted for fire fighting purposes with radar dish removed and designated HC-130H again.
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