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Hercules

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In war, natural disaster, or humanitarian emergency, for over fifty years the RAF’s Hercules force was the first in and last out of any crisis faced by the UK government around the globe. The US-built Lockheed C-130 Hercules flew dangerous missions in the Vietnam War before entering service with air forces around the world, as an aerial tanker, gunship, spyplane, air-sea rescuer and bomber. Former RAF Hercules Captain Scott Bateman opens the cockpit for an insider’s account this legendary flying machine in peace and war, at home and abroad.

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THE SUNDAY TIMES TOP 10 BESTSELLER

Read the legendary story of the Lockheed C-130 Hercules aircraft, seen through the eyes of former RAF captain Scott Bateman

An engaging and revealing read‘ JOHN NICHOL
An action-packed insider’s account of what it’s like to fly this legendary flying machine in peace and war‘ KeyAero.com

Take wing with an unsung hero . . .

Hercules is the hero of the skies we never talk about. First to land in any combat zone and last out, the Hercules always unflashily gets the job done – whether that’s a risky air drop or hauling out troops in an emergency evac.

Also working as an aerial tanker, gunship, spyplane, air-sea rescuer and even a precision bomber, its versatility has time and again seen the Hercules give the RAF their edge – from Antarctica to Iraq, Afghanistan to the Falklands.

Captain Scott Bateman drags us into the cockpit and buckles us in for an extraordinary pilot’s seat view of this aircraft’s 50-year history.

Anytime. Anywhere. Anyhow.

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Weight 0.317 kg
Dimensions 19.8 × 13 × 2.6 cm
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Cover

Paperback

Pages

400

Language

English

Edition
Dewey

623.7465 (edition:23)

Readership

General – Trade / Code: K