Lockheed C-130H3 Hercules Transport Aircraft "96-7325 120th Airlift Wing Montana Air National Guard" United States Air Force "Gemini Macs" Series 1/400 Diecast Model Airplane by GeminiJets
- Brand new 1/400 scale diecast airplane model of Lockheed C-130H3 Hercules Transport Aircraft "96-7325, 120th Airlift Wing, Montana Air National Guard" United States Air Force "Gemini Macs" Series die cast model by GeminiJets.
- Brand new box.
- Detailed exterior.
- True-to-scale detail.
- Does NOT include stand.
- This model does not have any openings.
- Manufacturer's original unopened packaging.
- Made of diecast metal with some plastic parts.
- Dimensions approximately L-3, Wingspan-4 inches.
- Diecast metal and plastic construction for durability and a heavy, realistic feel.
HISTORY ASPECTS:
Lockheed C-130H Hercules serial 96-7325 has served with the United States Air Force’s Montana Air National Guard, assigned to the 120th Airlift Wing based in Great Falls. As part of one of the longest continuously operating C-130 units in the Air National Guard, this aircraft represented the Guard’s dual federal and state mission: providing tactical airlift for global operations while remaining ready to respond to emergencies at home. The C-130H variant brought improved avionics, reliability, and performance, making it a workhorse for medium-range airlift in demanding environments.
Throughout its service life, C-130H aircraft from the Montana ANG—including 96-7325—were routinely deployed in support of U.S. and coalition operations overseas. During the Global War on Terror, the 120th Airlift Wing flew missions connected to Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan and Operation Iraqi Freedom, transporting troops, equipment, and humanitarian supplies into austere and often hostile airfields. These missions placed the aircraft in combat zones where flexibility, short-field capability, and rugged design were essential to sustaining frontline forces.
Beyond combat operations, 96-7325 also contributed to domestic and humanitarian missions, a hallmark of Air National Guard service. Montana ANG C-130s have been heavily involved in disaster relief following hurricanes, floods, and wildfires across the United States, as well as international humanitarian airlift missions delivering aid after earthquakes and other crises. This combination of combat support and lifesaving relief work highlights the enduring importance of the Hercules and the crews who flew it.
This 1:400 scale model in Montana Air National Guard markings faithfully recreates the distinctive look of aircraft 96-7325. Ideal for collectors of modern military airlift or Air National Guard history, it offers a compact yet highly detailed tribute to one of the USAF’s most versatile and battle-proven aircraft.
