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Hurlburt says the C-130 was never stuck under the bridge

About that plane under the bridge...
Photo by Emily Richey

On Friday, the above image went viral on Facebook. Taking a quick look at it, you’d think the plane was stuck under the bridge. However, the C-130 fuselage was not stuck (AT ALL) and will be used for training at Hurlburt. 

First, a little background: The contract and the delivery process involved a good deal of planning and coordination with multiple local and state organizations, according to Team Hurlburt.

  • The contractor who delivered the fuselage coordinated the movement with FDOT on an approved route, and the Florida Highway Patrol oversaw the safe delivery of this new important tool. 
  • Finally, a team at Hurlburt was waiting to receive the fuselage and move it to its new home on base.

According to WEAR-TV, the Florida Highway Patrol reported the fuselage was carefully positioned to a lower portion of the road for proper clearance and continued toward Hurlburt. 

  • As you can imagine, this did create a delay for motorists heading east on Highway 98 as the plane arrived at Hurlburt around 5pm.

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