Aero-News: Quote of the Day

ANN's Quote of the Day usually derives from current news, though we reserve the right to pick quotes out of history that have a bearing on the day's events and issues.

Sometimes, you'll find them timely and in keeping with the content of the day's news... and sometimes, they'll just be thought-provoking.

Reader suggestions and comments are welcome... and if particularly intriguing, timely, or poignant, may themselves become future Quotes of the Day.

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Aero-News Quote of the Day

“As a career mobility pilot, I am convinced that the C-130 is one of the greatest aircraft ever built. The ‘Herc’ has earned its place in history through its enormous contributions to crisis response for 50 years. With our C-130 fleet and the dedicated active duty, Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve aircrews that fly them, we are a tremendous force multiplier in the global war on terrorism.”

Source: Gen. John W. Handy, commander of U.S. Transportation Command and Air Mobility Command, commenting on the 50th anniversary of the first flight of the ubiquitous C-130 transport aircraft.

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