139th receives first H3 variant C-130

A C-130H3 Hercules aircraft assigned to the 139th Airlift Wing, Missouri Air National Guard, sits on the flightline Nov. 5, 2025 at Rosecrans Air National Guard Base, St. Joseph, Missouri. This marks the wing’s first H3 variant to be integrated into its operational fleet, featuring the NP2000 eight-bladed propellers. The aircraft was added to the wing’s fleet as part of a divestment process that replaces aging aircraft. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Michael Crane)

PHOTO BY: Michael Crane

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NIKON Z 6_2

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24-70mm f/2.8G

APERTURE

71/10

SHUTTERSPEED

1/250

ISO

100

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