The legendary story of the Lockheed C-130 Hercules aircraft, told through the eyes of former Hercules captain and RAF 47 Squadron member Scott Bateman
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.
By:
Scott Bateman Imprint: MICHAEL JOSEPH Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 233mm,
Width: 151mm,
Spine: 31mm
Weight: 545g ISBN:9780241655597 ISBN 10: 0241655595 Pages: 400 Publication Date:27 August 2024 Audience:
General/trade
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Professional and scholarly
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College/higher education
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ELT Advanced
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Undergraduate
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
Reviews for Hercules
An action-packed insider’s account of what it’s like to fly this legendary flying machine in peace and war * KeyAero.com *