I came across an article produced by Lockheed Martin as part of the 60th celebrations ... some interesting stuff ... I thought fellow PPRuNe Albert Threaders might appreciate the link
You may know that the C-130 Hercules is operated by 70 countries. You might even be able to name several of C-130’s 70+ variants. But, here are some facts and figures that you may not know about the Herc ...
Image Credit : Lockheed Martin : Prototype YC-130 Tail No : 33397
Hercules by the Numbers · Lockheed Martin
There are other Herc links off this header page ...
Also footage of the 1st flight of the prototype YC-130 ... 23rd August 1954.
https://youtube.com/watch?v=sGxuu1XpbAA
Best ...
Coff.