more commonly known by the RAF as the Hercules transport aircraft. The type will be retired at the end of June, marking the end of a truly remarkable career for the highly versatile and unique plane.

T he Lockheed C-130 Hercules has been "the" tactical transport aircraft of the United States Air Force and many of its allies ...

Three RAF Hercules planes are touring the UK in a flypast to mark the iconic aircraft's retirement after 60 years in service. The farewell trip will cover locations of significance to the Hercules ...

The Hercules is the RAF's primary tactical transport aircraft. It has become the backbone of UK operational tactical mobility tasks. The C-130 Hercules is highly flexible, with the ability to ...

The plane was in the area as part of the RAF ... Pictured is a file photo of another C-130 Hercules at RAF Coningsby. Photo: PA/Joe Giddens Reports elsewhere suggest that air forces from Italy ...

With Sunderland International Airshow cancelled, military aircraft are no longer a common sight in city skies. However, the RAF Hercules made a return to Roker and Seaburn this morning ...

A flypast to mark the retirement of RAF Hercules from years of military service will take place across all four UK nations - and its route will cover parts of Yorkshire. Did you know with a ...

Although the planes are not expected to fly over Worcester, you will be able to catch a glimpse of them in neighbouring cities and towns. Three aircrafts will be flying over RAF Cosford near ...

C-130 Hercules flypast over RAF Cosford. Photo: Phil Westwater The historic planes were captured flying over RAF Cosford this morning, with crowds gathered to capture the moment. From there ...

A PIECE of Royal Air Force history is set to fly over part of Essex today, giving residents a chance to see the aircraft in action one more time before retiring. The RAF’s Hercules transport ...

TWO RAF Hercules planes flew over Worcester this morning. The two Lockheed C-130J Hercules planes flew over the city shortly after 8am this morning. After skirting by Cheltenham, Tewkesbury ...