The Air Force’s C-130H Hercules fleet has been retired from service and have been flying over the country as a final farewell
After more than 100,000 take-offs and landings and 60 years in the air, New Zealand is finally saying farewell to its fleet of C-130H Hercules aircraft this week.
The five Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) transport aircraft are making several flypasts around the country as the curtain comes down on more than 155,000 accident-free hours of service globally.
Image 1 of 12: The planes flying over the city and the Sky Tower. Photo / Hayden Woodward
“It’s an incredible record considering some of the challenging and often inhospitable operating environments,” Chief of Air Force, Air Vice-Marshal Darryn Webb said.
“Beyond the vast accumulation of data lies mission purpose, and for many, life-changing assistance provided by those who support, maintain and operate our C-130H aircraft.”
