Vietnam War USAF C-130E Hercules Patch

Description: Used Vietnam war in-country machine embroidered patch, size is 2.3" by 2.4". A valuable addition to your collection of Vietnam war memorabilia items.USAF C-130E HERCULES was a military transport aircraft used extensively by the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. The C-130E Hercules was a four-engine turboprop aircraft designed and built by Lockheed Martin Corporation. It had a maximum payload of 45,000 pounds and a maximum speed of around 320 knots.The C-130E was used for a variety of missions during the Vietnam War, including airlifting troops, cargo, and equipment, as well as conducting aerial refueling, medical evacuation, and tactical airlift missions. It was also used for dropping cargo and troops into combat zones via parachute.One of the most notable missions of the C-130E during the Vietnam War was the "Son Tay Raid" in 1970, in which a group of US special forces soldiers were deployed to rescue American prisoners of war held captive in North Vietnam. The C-130E played a key role in the mission by transporting the special forces soldiers to the target area and then extracting them and the prisoners after the raid was completed.In addition to its operational role, the C-130E was also used for humanitarian and relief missions in Vietnam, delivering food, medical supplies, and other essential goods to Vietnamese civilians. Worldwide combined shipment is welcome to save you money. Please visit my 'EAZYCOLLECTIBLES' store for more great war items. Froo www.froo.com | Froo Cross Sell, Free Cross Sell, Cross promote, eBay Marketing, eBay listing Apps, eBay Apps, eBay Application

Price: 9.99 USD

Location: Westminster, California

End Time: 2024-08-10T12:03:59.000Z

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