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C-130J "Super Hercules" airplane achieves 75,000 flight hours with Italian Air Force

Marietta, Usa - The ceremony held today in Pisa

"The Italian Air Force has achieved 75,000 flight hours with its fleet of Lockheed Martin C-130J 'Super Hercules' transport aircraft, amassing an impressive record that includes the first combat missions flown in the C-130J and the delivery of humanitarian relief supplies. The Italian Air Force’s 46th Air Brigade operates a total of 22 Super Hercules which began service in August 2000. Italy h...

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Rome, Italy, 10/15/2008 15:33
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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