Michael Hurlburt
Coverage of Michael Hurlburt in the Nexus archive.
- I visited an Air Force museum on an active base. Here are the most fascinating things I saw.
The Air Mobility Command Museum on Dover Air Force Base in Delaware showcases over 35 aircraft, including cargo planes, inflight refuelers, and a former Air Force Two. Key exhibits include a historic air traffic control tower and a key to the Space Shuttle Discovery, which Dover Air Force Base was an alternate landing site for.
- Inside the C-130 Hercules, a military transport aircraft that can land almost anywhere and haul almost anything
The C-130 Hercules, in continuous production for over 70 years, is a versatile military transport aircraft capable of hauling cargo, troops, and providing close air support. Recent operations include humanitarian aid deliveries to Gaza, and the latest C-130J model costs $75.5 million to produce. The Air Mobility Command Museum in Delaware offers tours of a retired C-130E.