| Aircraft | |
|---|---|
| Registration / Serial: | 63-7851 |
| Alternate Serial: | AF63-851 |
| Military Code: | PR |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed L-100 Hercules |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed C-130 Hercules (L-082/182/282/382) |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed C-130E Hercules (L-382) |
| C/n (msn): | 382-3921 |
| Operator Titles: | USA - Air Force |
| Unit Markings: | 198 AS/156 AW Puerto Rico ANG |
| Location | |
|---|---|
| City / Airport: | Willemstad / Curaçao - HatoMap |
| Country: | Curaçao |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: TNCC IATA: CUR Local: - Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 15 September 2004 |
| Photo by: | Wim Sonneveld |
| Photo ID: | 660333 |
| Photo Comment |
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Hurricanes often terrorize the Caribbean between June and December. Being outside the hurricane belt, Curacao and its airport Hato, is often used as an airport of refuge for other aircraft based in the Caribbean. The Puerto Rico ANG sent three of its Hercules to Hato in September 2004 to escape the inclement weather. The Herk was scrapped in 2010. This photo is copyright © Wim Sonneveld, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 27 February 2024, and has since been viewed 148 times. |