French Air Force Receives First KC-130J Tanker

Credit: Lockheed Martin
LYON, France—The French Air Force last week received its first Lockheed Martin KC-130J Super Hercules, which is giving it the long-sought capability of refueling a helicopter in flight. The aircraft is based at the Orleans air base south of Paris and will be joined by a second next year, according...

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