CAL FIRE Tanker 121 (Lockheed C-130 Hercules, N469DA) rests at base, ready for aerial firefighting missions.

Civil L-100s are a rare sight, and this is an excellent winter spotting of a heavy prop cargo lifter.

This airframe is a rare type with only a handful of civilian L-100s left operational worldwide. Ameriflight\'s use of the type is notable, as most L-100s have already been retired or converted for other uses.

The L-100 is the only civil-certified version of the C-130 and is recognizable by its lack of military features. Lynden Air Cargo specializes in remote cargo operations, particularly in Alaska and Oceania.