Why A US Air Force C-130 Hercules Was Parked At A Civilian Airport In Ireland
A US Air Force C-130 Hercules was damaged by an anti-war protester with a hatchet at Shannon Airport in Ireland on April 11. The aircraft, belonging to the Missouri Air National Guard, was grounded for repairs after suffering 'extensive' structural damage.
A US Air Force C-130 Hercules was damaged by a man wielding a hatchet at Shannon Airport in Ireland on April 11. The aircraft, belonging to the Missouri Air National Guard's 139th Airlift Wing, was parked on a remote taxiway when the individual, in his 40s, scaled a perimeter fence and breached the aircraft. The man caused 'extensive' structural damage to the fuselage and wing. Irish police and airport emergency services detained the man while he was still on the aircraft. The C-130 was originally en route to a military exercise in Poland but was taken out of service and grounded for repairs. Shannon Airport operations were suspended for 25-30 minutes, leading to brief delays for several commercial flights.
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