MFE C-130 Nose Art by Squadron Posters!

The Lockheed C-130 Hercules is an American four-engine turboprop military transport aircraft designed and built by Lockheed (now Lockheed Martin). Capable of using unprepared runways for takeoffs and landings, the C-130 was designed as a troop, medevac, and cargo transport aircraft. The C-130 Hercules is renowned for tactical airlift, humanitarian relief, and wildfire suppression (MAFFS) worldwide. Developed in the 1950s by Lockheed (now Lockheed Martin), the “Herk” has the longest continuous production run of any military aircraft, with over 2,700 ordered across 70+ variants. Isochronal (ISO) inspections for the C-130 Hercules are intensive maintenance, inspection, and repair checks conducted every 540 calendar days to ensure structural integrity and operational readiness, often bringing maintainers together for a team-focused inspection. These inspections involve extensive disassembly, component replacement, and detailed inspections to return the aircraft to “like-new” condition. 

The U.S. Coast Guard uses the HC-130J Super Hercules as its primary long-range surveillance aircraft, providing heavy air transport and maritime patrol capabilities. With advanced engines, radar, and sensor suites, these aircraft are essential for search and rescue, drug interdiction, and humanitarian missions, often featuring the specialized Minotaur Mission System. Check out this stunning MFE C-130 Nose Art by Squadron Posters! 

Squadron Posters offers the world’s largest collection of Squadron Specific Art! Check out our stunning vintage style military aviation themed travel posters, honoring All Branches of Service. Our artwork not only represents aircraft, armored cavalry, or ships, it represents adventure and travel. This means we create posters featuring the Space Needle, New Orleans, the Golden Gate Bridge, Mt Rushmore and the National Mall. Of course, McChord AFB isn’t in Seattle but if you’re stationed there your adventure surely involves the Space Needle! (See our Facebook page HERE)

This is what makes Squadron Posters different–it’s about remembering where you’ve lived and what you’ve seen with a vintage themed travel poster. – Collect your travels and tell your story!