| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 74-1672 |
| Alternate Serial: | 41672 |
| Military Code: | 1672 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed L-100 Hercules |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed C-130 Hercules (L-082/182/282/382) |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed C-130H Hercules |
| C/n (msn): | 382-4623 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 463 TAW |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Alameda - NAS / Nimitz Field (closed)Map |
| Region / Country: | California, United States |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: KNGZ IATA: - Local: NGZ Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 17 September 1977 |
| Photo by: | Bob Thomas |
| Photo ID: | 408914 |
| Photo Comment |
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This a/c was lost in a crash at Indian Springs Auxiliary Field (now Creech AFB) north west of Las Vegas on the night of 21 September 1981. The a/c landed short of the runway, caught fire, and was totally destroyed. There were 68 aboard, including crew. Seven US Army Rangers perished. This photo is copyright © Bob Thomas, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 4 November 2021, and has since been viewed 281 times. |