Ep.218 - Scott Bateman: ‘Hercules – First in, Last Out’

Ep.218 - Scott Bateman: ‘Hercules – First in, Last Out’

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March 9, 2025 · 1h 19m · Season 1 · Episode 218

About this episode

The episode features an interview with former RAF C-130 pilot Scott Bateman discussing the history and significance of the Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules.

First flying in 1954, some 71 years ago, the Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules has become a iconic aviation legend. Beginning as a military transport, it has evolved into otherroles, including gunship, weather research, special operations, firefighting and more – and it is still in production today. We talk to former RAF C-130 pilot Scott Bateman about ‘Hercules – First in, Last Out’ and the men and womenof the tightly knit Herc Force and its incredible history. Scott Bateman MBE is an aviation professional, TV producer/presenter and ex-RAF Loadmaster and C-130 captain with 47 Sqn. Hercules will be out in paperback in May, while his next book is 'Jumbo', which will be published in February 2026. You can get a copy of Hercules - First In Last Out directly from the Xtended Bookshop here https://uk.bookshop.org/a/11161/9780241655580 Recorded 4th March 2025 For full show notes and images visit https://aviation-xtended.co.uk/

People in this episode

Guest: Scott Bateman

Topics covered

  • aviation history
  • C-130 Hercules
  • military transport
  • aviation legends
  • interview with pilot
  • Scott Bateman
  • aviation books

Keywords

  • C-130 Hercules
  • Scott Bateman
  • aviation
  • military transport
  • aviation history
  • Hercules book
  • RAF
  • aviation legends

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Lockheed Martin, RAF

Books & works: Hercules – First in, Last Out, Hercules, Jumbo

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