C-130H Hercules fleet has been a cornerstone of New Zealand’s air transport capability, serving both at home and abroad.

After more than 100,000 take-offs and landings and 60 years in the air, New Zealand is finally saying farewell to its fleet ...

Since then, the two 757s have augmented the RNZAF's C-130s to fly personnel and supplies during the brief period each year where routine aircraft operations in Antarctica are possible. In 2023 ...

This includes a team based at Harewood Terminal in Christchurch, responsible for moving passengers and cargo on flights operated by the RNZAF and the United States Air Force. The aircraft’s ...

After 60 years of serving the country, the Royal New Zealand Air Force’s C-130H Hercules fleet have been retired from service ...

From Antarctic rescues to combat zones to crocodile relocations, the fleet clocked up 155,000 hours of flight time and ...

New Zealand has completed its transition to Lockheed Martin's J-model Hercules, with its last operational flights with the ...

Four of the Air Force’s retired C-130H Hercules will be relocated to RNZAF Base Woodbourne after completing their flypasts ...

Christchurch Airport said a sad farewell to the mighty RNZAF C-130 Hercules today, as three aircraft flew the length of the ...

For 60 years the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) C-130H Hercules fleet has served New Zealand at home and around the world and now the mighty workhorses are about to take their final bow.

After 60-years of service, the Royal New Zealand Air Force are retiring their fleet of iconic C-130H Hercules planes. Chief of Air Force, Air Vice-Marshal Darryn Webb spoke to Corin Dann.