| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | MM61994 |
| Military Code: | 46-08 |
| 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): | 382-4452 |
| Operator Titles: | Italy - Air Force |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | AbbotsfordMap |
| Region / Country: | British Columbia, Canada |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: CYXX IATA: YXX Local: - Other: - |
| Event: | Abbotsford Air Show 1986 |
| Photo Date: | August 1986 |
| Photo by: | Gary Vincent |
| Photo ID: | 765656 |
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Taken on strength by the Italian Air Force in 1971, this Hercules went to the Brazilian Air Force in 2001 where it is current at the time of uploading. Pictured at the 1986 Abbotsford International Air Show supporting the Frecce Tricolori aerobatic team. It was a banner year in conjunction with Expo 86, Vancouver's World Fair. Five national aerobatic teams performed at the air show : Canada's Snowbirds, Italy's Frecce Tricolori, France's Patrouille de France, Brazil's Esquadrilha da Fumaca and the US Navy Blue Angels. This photo is copyright © Gary Vincent, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 5 January 2025, and has since been viewed 119 times. |