In the static display at the 2010 Royal International Air Tattoo, this MC-130E Hercules still shows the position of the Fulton recovery 'pincers' and the nose cone that could be opened in flight. Now preserved at Cannon AFB, NM.
On display in the airshow static at the 1985 I.A.T. at RAF Fairford. Operated by the 7th SOS / 435th TAW out of Rhein Main AB, FRG. A rare photo of the Fulton recovery gear 'pincers' in the open position.