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Lockheed Hercules C3

Aircraft & Exhibits, AUG 1967-AUG 2011, Cosford, External Display, X005-5969

First flown as a prototype for the United States Air Force in August 1954, the C-130 Hercules, as a troop transport, disaster relief and aerial tanker aircraft has been a mainstay of the RAF transport fleet since the late 1960s (along with those of many other air forces); it has seen extensive operational use including the Falklands, Iraq and Afghanistan.

Large green-painted, four-engined high wing transport aircraft, © RAF Museum / (c) RAF Museum/ Iain Duncan

Recorded interview with Squadron Leader Max Roberts, 23 April 2014

Film & Sound, In Storage, X005-6742/025

Recorded interview with Max Roberts, who served as a pilot in Hercules aircraft, including training in air-to-air refuelling for long-range airdrop sorties to the task force during the Falklands War.

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Recorded interview with Squadron Leader William Ragg, 3 July 2013

Film & Sound, In Storage, X005-6742/017

Interview with Bill Ragg, who flew as air quartermaster and air loadmaster in Hastings and Hercules aircraft. His experience includes air drop operations, the Falklands War and humanitarian aid operations.

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Recorded interview with Wing Commander Colin Michael Eames, 22 July 2013

Film & Sound, In Storage, X005-6742/021

Recorded interview with Colin Eames, who flew as a navigator in Hercules aircraft. He also worked on VIP transport, operations planning and the development of new transport and airdrop techniques.

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Recorded interview with Squadron Leader Harry Burgoyne, 23 April 2014

Film & Sound, In Storage, X005-6742/027

Recorded interview with Harry Burgoyne, who served as a pilot in Hercules aircraft, including a USAF exchange tour, the 1982 Falklands War, the 1991 Gulf War and 2003 Iraq War.

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Recorded interview with Wing Commander Geoff Collins, tape one, 3 April 2013

Film & Sound, In Storage, X005-6742/004

Recorded interview with Wing Commander Geoff Collins, who flew as a navigator in Hercules aircraft between 1972 and 1989, including an exchange tour in Canada, the Falkland Islands and Ethiopia.

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