"Fat Albert" as a boy !! From VQ-4, in transit through Prestwick using the callsign BERT4. Constructed as a C-130G in 1964, converted to EC-130G in 1966. The drogue at the end of the communications aerial which can be wound out behind the aircraft can be seen protruding at the rear cargo ramp door. In 1981 it was the test-bed for the EC-130Q, with TACAMO equipment to communicate with submerged nuclear submarines. In 1991 became "Fat Albert", the TC-130G transport ship for the USN aerobatic display team, the Blue Angels, painted in the team's blue and gold colours. Retired to the National Museum of Naval Aviation, Pensacola, Florida in 2002.

Delivered to the Marine Corps January 1964, 151891 was Fat Albert with the Blue Angels from 1991 - 2002. It was retired to the National Naval Aviation Museum at Pensacola, FL November 15, 2002.

In Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) markings.

"Fat Albert" is looking a little faded in retirement. This aircraft thrilled airshow crowds from 1991 to 2002 with its spectacular JATO assisted takeoffs.