By Aremu Ibraheem
Member House of Representatives representing Ibadan North-East/South-East Federal Constituency, Hon. Abass A. Adigun who is fondly called Agboworin, who is also Deputy Chairman House Committee On Airforce visited NAF Logistics Command (LC), headquartered at Ikeja, Lagos State.
The visit to NAF logistics command, Lagos was part of their yearly oversight functions as member of the committee on Nigerian Airforce to check projects. During their visit, inspection was done on the Lockheed C-130 Hercules and other new facilities.
NAF Logistics Command (LC), headquartered at Ikeja, Lagos, is tasked to procure, maintain and
sustain equipment in a state of operational readiness and at a minimum cost consistent with NAF mission requirements with 401 Aircraft Maintenance Depot (401 ACMD), Ikeja, within Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos.
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 originally designed as a troop, medevac, and cargo transport aircraft. The versatile airframe has found uses in other roles, including as a gunship (AC-130), for airborne assault, search and rescue, scientific research support, weather reconnaissance, aerial refuelling, maritime patrol, and aerial firefighting. It is now the main tactical airlifter for many military forces worldwide. More than 40 variants of the Hercules, including civilian versions marketed as the Lockheed L-100, operate in more than 60 nations.
The C-130 Hercules is the longest continuously produced military aircrafts at more than 60 years, with the updated Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules currently being produced.
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Director Of Communication And Media
Friday 11th November, 2022.
