RNZAF retires C-130H Hercules transport aircraft fleet

Monday 3 February 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Mon 3 Feb 2025, 3:47pm

In this story Royal New Zealand Air Force, Air Vice Marshal Darryn Webb

The Royal New Zealand Air Force has retired its fleet of five C-130H Hercules transport aircraft after 60 years of service. The aircraft have been performing final flypasts across the country this week following their official retirement on Friday.

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1. StuffMon 3 Feb 2025, 9:52am

   Watch: How the much-loved retiring C130H Hercules lands on a tiny runway (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldMon 3 Feb 2025, 3:47pm

   Royal New Zealand Air Force RNZAF farewells C-130H Hercules transport aircraft (opens in new tab)