Austrian Armed Forces Celebrate 20th Anniversary of its C-130 "Hercules

PeopleOther ♦ Published: March 26, 2023; 22:28 ♦ (Vindobona)

Almost exactly 20 years ago, the first of three C-130 "Hercules" landed in Austria on March 20, 2003. This marked the beginning of a new era in military aviation for the Austrian Armed Forces. This was now honored in a military ceremony.

Since the introduction of the C-130 "Hercules" in Austria, approximately 17,000 flight hours have been completed. / Picture: © Bundesheer/Pusch

The three aircraft were used C-130 "Hercules" aircraft of the Royal Air Force from Great Britain. After a general overhaul, they were put into service in Austria in 2003 and 2004. Since the introduction of the C-130 in Austria, approx. 17,000 flight hours have been successfully completed.

The C-130 transport aircraft gained particular media interest during the Covid pandemic. It…