Elmendorf Air Force Base in Anchorage, Alaska — Northwest (North America)

Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 12, 2024

1. Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules Marker

Inscription.

In 1999, the 3rd Wing Commander requested a C-130 for static display in Heritage Park. The National Museum of the USAF identified an excess Lockheed Martin C-130E Hercules, Serial No. 64-0553 from the 86th Wing, Ramstein AB, Germany, in May 2003. The aircraft arrived at Elmendorf on 3 May 2004 and was added to Heritage Park in February 2005. The paint scheme was that of the 17th Tactical Airlift Squadron, which was stationed at Elmendorf AFB from 1964-1992.

After the 3rd Wing moved to Elmendorf AFB in 1991, the 17th Tactical Airlift Squadron was redesignated the 517th Airlift Squadron. The C-130E was repainted and marked in March 2016 to depict a C-130H Serial No. 74-2066 that was assigned to the 517th Airlift Squadron from April 1992 to April 2007. Most notable, aircraft 74-2066 and team participated in the Air Mobility Command Rodeo and was selected as the "Overall" winner in 1998 as "Best Airdrop Wing". The Dedicated Crew Chief for this aircraft was SSgt Gregory Bachand.

Erected by Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson.

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War, Cold. A significant historical year for this entry is 1992.

Location. 61° 14.842′ N, 149° 48.147′ W. Memorial is in Anchorage, Alaska. It is in Elmendorf Air Force Base. It is on Sijan Avenue north of 32nd Street, on the left when traveling north. Marker and plane are in the Static Aircraft Display Area, southwest of 3rd Wing Headquarters. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: 11550 Slammer Ave, JBER AK 99506, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this memorial is in the Alaska Railroad Corridor,

in the Athabascan Region,

in the Prince William Sound,

and in Southcentral Alaska.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Russian Empire.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Northrup F-89 Scorpion (a few steps from this marker); Lockheed T-33 Tee Bird (within shouting distance of this marker); Convair F-102 Delta Dagger (within shouting

Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 12, 2024

2. Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules and Marker

distance of this marker); McDonnell Douglas F-15 Eagle (within shouting distance of this marker); McDonnell F-4 Phantom II (within shouting distance of this marker); Lockheed P-38G Statistics (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lieutenant General David J. McCloud (about 300 feet away); Recovery and Restoration of P-38-10-LO, 42-13400 (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Anchorage.

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Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 12, 2024

3. Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., August 12, 2024

4. Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules

Credits. This page was last revised on August 16, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 15, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 255 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on August 15, 2024, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.