| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 57-493 |
| Alternate Serial: | 70493 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed L-100 Hercules |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed C-130 Hercules (L-082/182/282/382) |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed C-130D Hercules (L-182) |
| C/n (msn): | 182-3200 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Location | |
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| City / Area: | Tucson / Pima Museum [ Off-Airport ]Map |
| Region / Country: | Arizona, United States |
| Collection: | Pima Air and Space Museum |
| Photo Date: | 19 November 2022 |
| Photo by: | Javier Rodríguez |
| Photo ID: | 531284 |
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In the late 1950s the Air Force determined that there was a need for a new aircraft to support the "DEW Line" early-warning radar sites located on the far northern ice cap. Testing proved that the C-130 could be easily adapted to this job. A total of twelve ski-equipped C-130Ds were built in 1958. The ski/wheel landing gear allowed the planes to operate from either a normal runway or from ice and snow. Markings shown: 109th Tactical Airlift Group, New York ANG, Schenectady County Airport, New York, 1984 This photo is copyright © Javier Rodríguez, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 19 December 2022, and has since been viewed 172 times. |