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C-130 Hercules

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 1057 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 676 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 1329 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 3263 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 2786 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 3426 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 3752 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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