How old is the C-130?

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1

Didn’t realize it turned 60…

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2014/08/19/after-60-years-c-130-still-magnificent-machine/?intcmp=latestnews

2

They’re as old has I am. I started working on them back in 1979 with VMGR-252 then with 152 and 352. An outstanding airplane and I have worked with some great maintenance personnel and aircrews over the years.

3

Yes I saw that report yesterday on Fox.

Same with the B-52’s. One pilot commented that his grandpa flew it back in the 50’s and is still going strong generations later.

4

Yes !

We did and still do ( even with all the B.S. ) build planes that last .Look at all the Navy ships that lasted way beyond their expected service time.Because the basics were just plain American Tough !

I would imagine it’s the same with the old tanks and stuff too. T.B.