FAE-898

Aircraft:
Lockheed C-130H Hercules
Reg: FAE-898 photos
Serial #:
382-4681
Airline: Ecuador - Air Force
Photo Date: Mar 21, 2024
Uploaded: Mar 25, 2024
Latacunga Alternativo Cotopaxi Int - SELT, Ecuador

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New Hercules for the Ecuadorian Air Force! Arriving at Latacunga as RCH413 and performing two high-speed low passes at just 200ft above the Runway. Exciting stuff! After many months of delays, this 50 year old beast finally arrived from Alverca, Portugal. Recieved by the Air Force officials and a water salute by the firefighters. Much needed help, as the country is in desperate need of transport aviation. It arrived with some cargo as well! Two new Alisson T56 engines for FAE893 that will soon be flying again after a couple years of being grounded. Ex US Airforce 74-1689 and ex Afghan Air force 1689.

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WELCOME HOME FAE898!! A great historic moment in ecuadorian aviation!!! After its delivery was postponed on more than one occasion for a period of at least 5 months, it finally arrived to Cotopaxi AFB

Diogo da Conceição FAE-898

972 39 2 Lockheed C-130H Hercules

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260 11 0 CASA C-212-400E Aviocar

Diogo da Conceição FAE-898

972 39 2 Lockheed C-130H Hercules

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630 taking off from Latacunga on a sunny afternoon

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Mar 21, 2024

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New Hercules for the Ecuadorian Air Force! Arriving at Latacunga as RCH413 and performing two high-speed low passes at just 200ft above the Runway. Exciting stuff! After many months of delays, this 50 year old beast finally arrived from Alverca, Portugal. Recieved by the Air Force officials and a water salute by the firefighters. Much needed help, as the country is in desperate need of transport aviation. It arrived with some cargo as well! Two new Alisson T56 engines for FAE893 that will soon be flying again after a couple years of being grounded. Ex US Airforce 74-1689 and ex Afghan Air force 1689.