The C-130 Hercules is one of only five aircraft in the world to have a service record greater than 50 years and the only general transport aircraft among those five. First introduced in December 1956 the C-130 has served as the primary tactical airli ft transport for the American military and the militaries of many other nations besides. The aircraft takes great advantage of its ability to land on and take off from unprepared airstrips an ability that greatly expands its capabilities. Modificatio ns to the airframe have brought the aircraft to a huge variety of other roles including aerial firefighting mid-air refueling and airborne fire-support (as a gunship). The C-130 family of aircraft has seen extensive worldwide service in military civi lian and humanitarian aid roles and is still widely used today. Superb construction and detailing make this model of such a prolific aircraft a prized possession for any owner.About Toys and Models CorporationSince 1982 Toys and Models has created ex quisitely detailed historically accurate replicas of aircraft. New technology and materials combined with painstaking detail ensure that when you purchase a model from Toys and Models you`ll admire it for years to come. Toys and Models is located in Mahwah New Jersey