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Jumping from an Hercules

January 12, 20221 Mins read519
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A couple of USAF Lockheed Martin C-130J (reg. 16-5856 – 08-8603) is landing in Aviano AB after a short flight.

The callsign of the aircraft (JUMP11 and JUMP 13) suggests that this was a parachuting mission.

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