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Lockheed C-130 Hercules(2466)

Photo of Lockheed C-130 Hercules(2466)

© 2002 Chris Gregerson

Description

This military aircraft was heading towards the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP), which is home to the Minnesota Air National Guard base. This four-engine turboprop with high wings is a C-130 Hercules.

The Minnesota Air National Guard includes the 133rd Airlift Wing, which flies C130 aircraft. It's an air transport organization that does air-drop training and transport missions. (date: 2002-10-24)