RAF Museum Cosford acquires C-130 Hercules

A C-130 Hercules Mk 3, the Royal Air Force Museum in Cosford’s latest acquisition, landed in RAF Cosford on 12 August 2011. The aircraft will remain at RAF Cosford for the next 3-4 weeks and will undergo a short period of maintenance carried out on the airfield.  It will then be moved onto the RAF Museum site and will go on permanent display as part of the Museum’s extensive collection. The aircraft was flown into RAF Cosford by No 47 Squadron, based at RAF Brize Norton. Source