Joint Base Lewis-McChord in McChord Air Force Base in Pierce County, Washington — The American West (Northwest)

Lockheed C-130E Hercules

— S/N 62-1789 —

Photographed by William Thievon, July 31, 2025

1. Lockheed C-130E Hercules Marker

Inscription. On July 1, 1975, the 36th Tactical Airlift Squadron “Eagle Airlifters” and their C-130Es joined the 62nd Military Airlift Wing creating the USAF’s only combat airlift wing composed of tactical and strategic airlifters. The 36th TAS was one of the USAF’s more distinguished units flying effectively in many worldwide deployments, exercises, and in their nuclear airlift missions (PNAF) accruing over 180,000 hrs without a mishap. In late 1989 the last C-130 left the base and the 36th TAS was redesignated as the 36th Military Airlift Squadron flying C-141’s at McChord

Erected by McChord Air Museum.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Air & Space. A significant historical date for this entry is July 1, 1975.

Location. 47° 7.937′ N, 122° 28.981′ W. Marker is in McChord Air Force Base, Washington, in Pierce County. It is in Joint Base Lewis-McChord. It can be reached from the intersection of 5th Street and Overlook Park Road. On McChord Air Force Base at Heritage Hill Air Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: McChord AFB WA 98438, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Puget Sound Region

and in Greater Seattle.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast,

in the Pacific Northwest,

and in the Lewis & Clark Corridor.

Globally, it is in North America,

in the Cascade Range,

in the Inside Passage,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Douglas B-18A Bolo (within shouting distance of this marker); Douglas B-23 Dragon (within shouting distance of this

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marker); Lockheed-Georgia C-141B Starlifter (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Douglas TC-47D Skytrain (about 300 feet away); Fairchild C-82A Packet (about 300 feet away); Beechcraft UC-45J Expeditor (about 300 feet away); Lockheed T-33A Shooting Star (about 300 feet away); Douglas C-124C Globemaster II (about 300 feet away).

Lockheed C-130E Hercules, Marker by nose image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Thievon, July 31, 2025

2. Lockheed C-130E Hercules, Marker by nose

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

Photographed by William Thievon, July 31, 2025

3. Lockheed C-130E Hercules

Credits. This page was last revised on October 29, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 28, 2025, by William Thievon of Hofheim am Taunus, Germany. This page has been viewed 45 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 28, 2025, by William Thievon of Hofheim am Taunus, Germany. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.