Lockheed C-130H Hercules, FAE-898 / 381-4681, Ecuadorean Air Force / Fuerza Aerea Ecuatoriana
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Registration: FAE-898
Construction Number: 381-4681
Model Lockheed C-130H Hercules
Operator: Ecuadorean Air Force / Fuerza Aerea Ecuatoriana
Airport: Latacunga - Cotopaxi International (LTX / SELT), Ecuador
Photographer: Diogo da Conceicao
Date Taken: 21/03/2024
Date Submitted: 02/04/2024
WELCOME HOME FAE-898!!! Historic moment in Ecuadorian aviation!!! Months of waiting, but finally the new member of the FAE arrived at SELT as RCH413, after a long trip from the OGMA workshops in Alverca, Portugal (LPAR), my second homeland. It flew LPAR-LPLA-CYHZ-KILG-KNIP-KNQX-SELT on delivery from March 18th to 21st. And after two incredible low passes it landed carrying two engines to the L-100 (FAE-893) that should have maintenance soon and fly alongside this C-130H. Here, receiving the water salute. Donated by the US Government, ex USAF 74-1689 and Afghanistan Air Force 1689.
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