This Lockheed C-130A, fitted with the original three bladed props, flew from 1959 until 1978 for the RAAF. After its service career the aircraft was allocated to the RAAF Museum in 1988 and transported by road from RAAF Base Laverton to Point Cook by road in 1994 (Credits: RAAF Museum)

On display at RAAF Museum

Looking a bit faded now, this C-130A-50-LM was allocated the USAF serial 57-0507 for administrative purposes but was delivered new to the RAAF on 14 January 1959. It served all its career with 36 Squadron until retired in May 1975. Along with the RAAF's other C-130As, this aircraft was stored at RAAF Laverton between 1978 and 1994 while abortive attempts were made to sell these useful aircraft. On 22 May 1994, A97-214 was trucked the few miles to RAAF Point Cook to join the RAAF Museum collection.