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Ex-RAF C-130J for the Turkish Air Force Makes Its Debut
02 Apr 2026, 16:53
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Ex-RAF C-130J for the Turkish Air Force Makes Its Debut TurDef
A C-130J Super Hercules transport aircraft being refurbished by the Turkish Air Force has been seen for the first time at Marshall Aerospace facilities.

One of the Ex-RAF C-130J transport aircraft, which is to expand the Turkish Air Force’s logistics capabilities, has made its first public appearance during a visit by the Turkish Air Force delegation to the facilities of the UK-based Marshall Aerospace.

Marshall Aerospace is responsible for the refurbishment of the 12 C-130J Super Hercules transport aircraft to be delivered to the Turkish Air Force to ensure the aircraft will be in condition for active service after their retirement from the RAF service.

The delegation from the Turkish Air Force inspected the centre wing box replacement process, which takes considerable time and effort as a critical structural component. In addition to this, other structure replacements, paint strip, surveys, and depth maintenance are to be performed on the C-130Js over the course of the next few years to ensure fitness for operation.

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