Hercules

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A local farmer told AFP news agency that he had heard a loud bang before the Hercules crashed into trees near his home.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

The aircraft, a Lockheed Martin Hercules C-130, was lifting off from Puerto Leguízamo, a town on the Putumayo River across from Peru, when it went down, said Defense Minister Pedro Sanchez.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

The C-130 Hercules -- manufactured by Lockheed Martin -- was carrying Bolivian banknotes, which scattered upon impact.

From Barron's • Feb. 28, 2026

The director is also known for making films including 2006's X Men: The Last Stand and 2014's Hercules.

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2026

When Admetus returned to his empty and desolate house Hercules was there to greet him, and by his side was a woman.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton