RAF Eastcote Collection - First C-130 arrives at Marshall's, December 1966

Film in which the RAF’s first Lockheed Hercules transport aircraft lands at Cambridge airport. The aeroplane is seen on the ground from various angles and with aircrew and senior officers.

A Lockheed Hercules C.1 (XV177) transport aircraft, unpainted but with RAF markings, lands at Cambridge Airport, taxis and is seen parked as senior RAF officers inspect it. Aircrew, seen as a group and individually, pose by the aeroplane and the Hercules is seen from various angles, including close-up shots of the tail, engines, propellers and fuselage. “First Hercules C.Mk.1 for the Royal Air Force” is seen painted on the fuselage.