The U.S. military has flown countless aircraft over the past century, with new designs entering service every few years. Yet only a handful have achieved true longevity—and none more so than the legendary Lockheed C-130 Hercules. While the B-52 Stratofortress is technically the oldest aircraft still flying in U.S. service, production of that bomber ended in the early 1960s. The C-130, by contrast, has been continuously produced since 1956, making it the longest-running military aircraft in… (airguide.info) More...
