Several years ago, I had the "opportunity" to watch and ride in many C123's and C130"s.
This landing would be on the very gentle end of the landing continuum.
I think it is a matter of how often the crew does it. Twenty or more times a day for months on end tends to sharpen skills.
Carruthers' link mentions tut-tutting in the crowd. They should have gone to a car show.
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