Hercules
Stony,
I've been flying in them for over 40 years from VN to the current fray. Funy thing though, I've got over 100 fewer landings in them than take offs! From short dirt airstrips at high altitude to S/L and HALO jumps, in flight refueling while in an MH-53 from an HC-130 and just plain transportation around the world and in theater. She's one Hell of ride.
Just some trivia for the Faithful: The C-130 has been in service since 1954 and there is no replacement for it in sight. I flew in one once that had Bob Hope's signature in magic marker inside the fuselage.
My hat's off to you and all the other great crews on the old Herc.