| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | 661 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed L-100 Hercules |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules (L-382) |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed Martin C-130J-30 Hercules |
| C/n (msn): | 382-5723 |
| Operator Titles: | Israel - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 103 Sqn |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | OvdaMap |
| Country: | Israel |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: LLOV IATA: VDA Local: - Other: - |
| Event: | Blue Flag 2017 |
| Photo Date: | 8 November 2017 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de Bruijn |
| Photo ID: | 118833 |
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C-130J-30 Super Hercules of the Heyl Ha'Avir (Israeli Air Force) in take-off from Ovda air base in the Negev desert during Exercise Blue Flag 2017. The Israeli C-130Js, locally named at Shimshon, are all assigned to 103 The Elephant Squadron, based at Nevatim air base. The Israeli's bought (all delivered) seven C-130Js so far. They also operate a quite large fleet (some twenty left) of eldery C-130E, C-130H and KC-130H's, locally named Karnaf. This photo is copyright © Stephan de Bruijn, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 18 January 2019, and has since been viewed 2685 times. |