- Hardcover: 160 pages
- Publisher: The Crowood Press Ltd; illustrated edition edition (26 April 1999)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1861262051
- ISBN-13: 978-1861262059
- Product Dimensions: 29 x 22.9 x 1.8 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,263,376 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Bowman describes the development, testing and operational use of the Hercules from its inception at the time of the Korean war through its many labours in the face of adversity in SE Asia, the Gulf war and a myriad other operations. 180 photographs illustrate the text.
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C-130 Rollin down the strip...., 13 Oct 2009
By cpt matt - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Lockheed C-130 Hercules (Crowood Aviation Series) (Hardcover)
Although published in 1999, this book stands the test of time...as does the C-130 transport plane. Lockheed built this iron bird back in 1954 and it has been involved in every US military operation since then. Upgraded avoinics and a sound design have kept this plane as important now as it was back then.Many excellent, clear Black and White photos back up a detailed narrative that traces the history and use of this plane. It has seen service as transport, fueler, gunship, special operations, communications, could drop a tank (Sheridan) even as a bomber. The photos show all aspects of the plane, the inside, cockpit.
While there are some line drawings of the inside of the plane, I would have liked more of the different versions, especially the gunship. The drawings are small to fit the book.
There are color photos to help those who want to see the color schemes used (8 pages). Over 2,000 of these planes were built, reading this book shows why. An excellent addition to those interested in military history, aviation and a peek behind the scenes of what goes into supporting combat operations.
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