This was back in 1963 and they tested this as a way too provide more cargo coming onto the carriers.... Never really made it past this point of testing but the precision that it took too to this on a rough sea was amazing.... Speaks volumes for both the aircrew as well as the work horse being the C-130....
http://worldwarwings.com/hercules-is-the-only-plane-in-history-to-do-this?a=mk&var=ww2-c130-carrier
http://worldwarwings.com/hercules-is-the-only-plane-in-history-to-do-this?a=mk&var=ww2-c130-carrier