Where Do Retired C-130 Hercules Go? Montana's Final H-Models Show The Answer
Montana’s 120th Airlift Wing is transitioning to the C-130J-30 as its retired C-130Hs face new futures in storage, training, or overseas service.

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The Montana Air National Guard's 120th Airlift Wing has been receiving the latest variant of the long-serving Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules, the C-130J-30 Super Hercules. The unit began inducting the aircraft just over 10 years ago as it gradually phased out its older inventory.
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- 44 words · 1 min read
- Published
- October 17, 2026
- Byline
- Christian P. Martin
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- Simple Flying