Paratroopers Jumping Out of Lockheed C-130 Hercules
Multi-paratroopers were jumping out together of Lockheed C-130 Hercules during Pacific Airlift Rally 2015. The picture captured by Alejandro Pena of USAF right after paratroopers completely off the aircraft.
This jump was a joint jump training conducted by United States Air Force (USAF), Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF), Japan Ground Self-Defense (JGSDF) and United States Army Alaska (USARAK). The exercise was multilateral tactical military as well as biennial, enhancing military airlift capability and interoperability. At the results, these exercise able to make Pacific region better and support humanitarian missions in the future.
While, Lockheed C-130 Hercules is a military transport aircraft manufactured by Lockheed. It has four-turbo-propeller engines and large cargo compartment. The C-130 Hercules is widely used more than 60 countries, operating as maritime patrol, aerial refueling, firefighting as well as search and rescue missions.