This book is about the Lockheed C-130 Hercules air transportation aircraft. The C-130 has over 40 different models and has seen service in 69 countries of the world. This book tells about some of the service history of the C-130 and about the various missions it has flown. Well-taken photos as well as in-depth specifications have also been included.
Daniel Turner is a commercial pilot living in Colorado. During high school, Daniel was an active member in the Civil Air Patrol teaching aerospace education and was a frequent writer for Peaks and Planes. He graduated at sixteen as a home schooler and then studied aviation technology at Colorado Northwestern Community College. He began writing children’s book at age twelve and completed his first book, “Cinnamon the Adventurous Guinea Pig Goes to Devil’s Island” at age fourteen. He continues writing children’s books as well as automotive booklets and some theological works.