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C-130 Hercules Lands on Aircraft Carrier
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The C-130 Hercules holds the record for the largest and heaviest aircraft ever to land on an aircraft carrier.

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In October 1963, a C-130 Hercules made 21 landings and take-offs on the USS Forrestal aircraft carrier at different weights.  The pilot, LT (later RADM) James Flatley III, USN, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for his participation. 
The tests were highly successful, but the idea was considered too risky for routine "Carrier Onboard Delivery" operations.
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