| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | XV297 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed L-100 Hercules |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed C-130 Hercules (L-082/182/282/382) |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed C-130K Hercules C1 (L-382) |
| C/n (msn): | 382-4263 |
| Operator Titles: | UK - Air Force |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | LeeuwardenMap |
| Country: | Netherlands |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: EHLW IATA: LWR Local: - Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 22 June 1985 |
| Photo by: | Joop de Groot |
| Photo ID: | 61148 |
| Photo Comment |
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In 1984 and 1985 the RAF was involved in famine relief operations in Upper Volta. Aircraft flying those mission wore the "Mercy Flight" titles as seen on this Hercules. This photo is copyright © Joop de Groot, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 9 May 2018, and has since been viewed 162 times. |