Herk surpass 50 years of military service
(Editor’s Note: This article is the first in a three-part series highlighting the C-130 Hercules)
What makes a
legend? History, experience and reputation?
C-130 Hercules aircraft, or “Herks” as they are affectionately called, have plenty of each with tons to spare.
Ramstein’s Herks range in age from 34 to 41 years, flying missions today much like the rest of the Air Force’s C-130 fleet have been doing consistently for 50 years.







