Fat Albert, probably the world’s most recognisable C-130 Hercules, is due to head to the UK for a spell of winter heavy maintenance. The iconic aircraft will return to Marshall Aerospace’s hangars at Cambridge Airport (CBG) in the UK for crucial structural work that will add decades to its lifespan.

The C-130 Hercules is like the Swiss Army knife of aviation. Built by Lockheed Martin, this reliable and versatile aircraft holds the Guinness World Record for being the longest continuously produced military cargo plane in history. Over 2,600 C-130s have ...