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Old June 15th 12, 07:33 AM posted to alt.binaries.pictures.aviation
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Default UK2 XV179 Lockheed HerculesC1 ex US 64-13024 C-130K.jpg

On Thu, 14 Jun 2012 14:37:32 +0100, ŽiŠardo wrote:

On 14/06/2012 12:07, Joseph Testagrose wrote:

Hmm, not sure about the "Country of origin".


The RAF purchased their Hercs through the USAF system, often there
will be a US serial assigned to aircraft ordered and sent directly to
foreign operators.

Does appear that the serial should be 65-13024, though - from Joe
Baugher's serials site (http://www.joebaugher.com) :

"C-130K 65-13024 (c/n 4195, XV179) modified for special forces support
duties. Crashed due to ground fire near Al Teji, Iraq Jan 30, 2005.
10 onboard killed."

Ow.