| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | A97-465 |
| 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): | 382-5465 |
| Operator Titles: | Australia - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 37 Sqn |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Dubai - MinhadMap |
| Country: | United Arab Emirates |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: OMDM IATA: NHD Local: - Other: - |
| Photo Date: | February 2010 |
| Photo by: | Stephan de Bruijn |
| Photo ID: | 162017 |
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An (at that time) unusual dark grey C-130J-30 of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF). The RAAF started to repaint their twelve fleet strong C-130Js in 2007, and had finished the repainting programme by August 2017. The C-130J was first introduced into RAAF service in 1999, featuring a light grey camouflage scheme. The current two-tone dark grey scheme was introduced in 2007, reflecting the Hercules' shifting focus to tactical airlift operations. The dozen Js are flown by 37 Squadron out of RAAF Base Richmond. This photo is copyright © Stephan de Bruijn, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 29 August 2019, and has since been viewed 1290 times. |