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A C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron sits on the flightline at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 23, 2024, during the 70th anniversary of the C-130’s first flight. The C-130 has been a key asset in airlift operations for 70 years, demonstrating its continued versatility and reliability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cayla Hunt)

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A C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron takes flight over Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 23, 2024, during the 70th anniversary of the C-130’s first flight. The flight commemorated the 70th anniversary of the C-130's official introduction into active service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cayla Hunt)

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A C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron prepares for takeoff at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 23, 2024, during the 70th anniversary of the C-130’s first flight. The C-130 has conducted numerous airlift missions and humanitarian operations worldwide throughout its 70 years of service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cayla Hunt)

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Two C-130J Super Hercules aircraft assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron fly above Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 23, 2024, during the 70th anniversary of the C-130’s first flight. The flight commemorated the 70th anniversary of the C-130's official introduction into active service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cayla Hunt)

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A Japan Air Self-Defense Force C-130H Hercules assigned to the 401st Tactical Airlift Squadron, Komaki Air Base, Japan, taxis down the flightline at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 23, 2024, during the 70th anniversary of the C-130’s first flight. The C-130 has been a key asset in airlift operations for 70 years, demonstrating its continued versatility and reliability (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cayla Hunt)

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Yokota celebrates C-130 anniversary

Published Aug. 28, 2024
By Airman 1st Class Cayla Hunt
374 Airlift Wing

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- A C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron sits on the flightline at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 23, 2024, during the 70th anniversary of the C-130’s first flight. The C-130 has been a key asset in airlift operations for 70 years, demonstrating its continued versatility and reliability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Cayla Hunt)

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