Hercules handed over to RAF Cosford
An aeroplane which was seen as a key component of the Britain's air force during the Cold War has been officially handed over to RAF Cosford.
The Lockhead C-130 Hercules XV202, along with its log book, was presented to museum's director general Peter Dye.
The handover was also made yesterday in the presence of Air Marshal Baz North of the Royal Air Force, retired Air Vice Marshal Ian Corbitt, Sir Michael Marshall, chairman of marshalls, and former Hercules airmen.
The log book included information about the aircraft's servicing history, flight times and individual flights.
Such records are rare because it became RAF practice to destroy the information shortly after the aircraft was struck off charge.
The Hercules, known as Fat Albert, has formed part of the RAF's frontline for 40 years and still serves the air force today.
The event was a particularly poignant moment for pilot Peter Sedgwick, who was reunited with the plane he flew when it was in service.
Meanwhile, on Saturday a Lancaster bomber and, on Sunday a Spitfire will perform a flypast at RAF Cosford as part of the airbase's commemoration of the Battle of Britain, weather permitting.
Visitors can see how a Second World War RAF Ops Room operated during the Battle of Britain era.
A range of 1940s military vehicles will be on display and a land army re-enactment group will also be digging for victory in the wartime garden on the Sunday.
