The last Martin JRM Mars flying boat, ... A floatplane development of the Lockheed C-130 cargo plane, that has long been discussed, has apparently also been shelved recently.

The C-130 has enjoyed a remarkable 70-year production run—and the aircraft’s performance is still outstanding. ... Curtiss C-46 Commando, and Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar.

California is the first state to own, operate and deploy a C-130 air tanker to fight wildfires.Governor Gavin Newsom’s office said the first C-130 was ready to start flying missions on Monday.

Enormous C-130 military planes will soar over Angeles National Forest this week in a training exercise for military pilots learning to fly the modified aircraft in steep terrain to fight wildfires ...