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Families of 37 Squadron personnel prepare to board a C-130J Hercules for a flight during the squadron's family day at RAAF Base Richmond. Story by Tastri Murdoch. Photos by Corporal John Solomon.

News Royal Australian Air Force

Squadron celebrates two milestones

20/09/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 667 Views 0 Comments C-130 Hercules, C-130J Hercules, No. 37 Squadron, RAAF Richmond

Past and present RAAF Base Richmond personnel attended a function to celebrate the C-130 Hercules’ 65 years of operation in

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An Air Force C-130J Hercules conducts low level training and flare drops over RAAF Base Richmond and the wider Hawkesbury area. Story by Taster Murdoch.

History News Royal Australian Air Force

Honouring the Herc’s long service

07/07/202316/07/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2087 Views 0 Comments C-130 Hercules, No. 36 Squadron, No. 37 Squadron, RAAF Richmond

This year, the Royal Australian Air Force celebrates 65 years of operating an Air Mobility Group workhorse – the C-130

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Squadron Leader Steve Cook, back left, a paramedic, Leading Aircraftwoman Hayley Edwards, front left, and Flying Officer (now Wing Commander) Kim Davey carry a Bali bombing victim from a C-130 Hercules. Story by Flight Lieutenant Suellen Heath and Corporal Jacob Joseph. Photo by Sergeant Troy Rodgers.

History Lest We Forget News Royal Australian Air Force

Bali bombings 20th anniversary: resilience meets tragedy

12/10/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1406 Views 0 Comments C-130 Hercules, C-17A Globemaster III, C-27J Spartan

On October 13, 2002, a small team of Air Force personnel thought they were embarking on a standard aeromedical evacuation

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Senior Constable Adrien Lamu and working dog Nym from the RPNGC K-9 unit prepare to board a RAAF C-27J Spartan as part of Operation Kimba. Story by Lieutenant Geoff Long. Photo by Corporal Jonathan Goedhart.

News Pacific Royal Australian Air Force Videos

PNG canine squad travels in style with RAAF

22/06/202222/06/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1054 Views 0 Comments C-130 Hercules, C-27J Spartan, Military Working Dogs, No. 23 Squadron, Operation Kimba, RPNGC, Service Dogs

The Australian Defence Force (ADF) has helped move the highly skilled Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary (RPNGC) canine squad across

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An Air Force C-130J Hercules aircraft, loaded with humanitarian assistance and supplies departs RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland, bound for Tonga for Operation Tonga Assist 2022. Story by Eamon Hamilton. Photo by Leading Aircraftwoman Kate Czerny.

News Royal Australian Air Force

Hercules reaches 850,000 flying hours

03/02/202203/02/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1700 Views 1 Comment C-130 Hercules, No. 37 Squadron, Operation Tonga Assist 2022, RAAF Richmond

The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has surpassed 850,000 flying hours with the C-130 Hercules transport aircraft. CAPTION: An Air

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Australian New Zealand News Royal Australian Air Force Talisman Sabre USA Videos

RAAF leads airbridge into Williamson Airfield

19/07/2017 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3521 Views 0 Comments airbridge, C-130 Hercules, C-17A Globemaster III

The Royal Australian Air force lead a multi national fleet of military aircraft in one of Australia’s biggest peacetime air

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New Zealand Defence Force Hercules contingent in the Middle East. ADF photo.

Middle East New Zealand News Operations

Kiwi Herc serving well in Middle East

22/06/2017 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3007 Views 0 Comments C-130 Hercules, New Zealand Defence Force, NZDF, RNZAF, Royal New Zealand Air Force

The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) transported 120 tonnes of supplies and about 500 military personnel supporting coalition operations in

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A Royal New Zealand Air Force C-130 Hercules takes off for a new mission in the Middle East. NZDF photo.

New Zealand News Operations Overseas

Kiwis send Herc on renewed air support mission

08/05/201708/05/2017 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3690 Views 0 Comments C-130 Hercules

Thirty New Zealand Defence Force personnel and a Royal New Zealand Air Force C-130 Hercules strategic airlift aircraft left this

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A TNI-AU C-130B Hercules conducts a low-level pass of the runway during Exercise Rajawali Ausindo 12. Photo by Eamon Hamilton.

Australian News Overseas Royal Australian Air Force

Indonesian Hercules at Richmond for Ex Rajawali Ausindo 16

24/10/2016 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4019 Views 0 Comments C-130 Hercules, Exercise Rajawali Ausindo, Indonesian Air Force

Australia has welcomed an Indonesian Air Force C-130 Hercules transport aircraft and crew to RAAF Base Richmond for Exercise Rajawali

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