The Lockheed Hercules C-130 - an American four-engine turboprop military transport aircraft designed and built by Lockheed. Capable of using unprepared runways for takeoffs and landings, the C-130 was originally designed as a troop, medevac, and cargo transport aircraft, rugged, powerful, reliable and well-liked by its crews.

The "final tour" a nationwide flypast that received significant public attention for the remaining C-130J fleet, which was officially withdrawn from service on June 30, 2023. Seen here over RAF Waddington Lincolnshire.

Manufacturers: Lockheed Martin
Engine type: Allison T56
Length: 30 m
Top speed: 590 km/h
Designers: Lockheed Corporation, Willis Hawkins
Introduced: 9 December 1957
First flight: August 23, 1954
Introduction date: December 1956
Number built: 2,500+ (as of 2015)