Ex RNZAF Hercules Now With Coulson Aviation as Aerial Firebombers

This is from the Coulson Aviation Facebook page:

After travelling more than 7,000 miles across the Pacific, the third former RNZAF C-130 has officially touched down in Thermal, California. Reunited with her two other sister kiwi birds already at the Coulson hangar. From a rainy windswept landing in Auckland to warm cinnamon buns shared in the flight deck, this ferry flight was more than a relocation - it was the closing of one chapter, and the beginning of another. These aircraft have had a humble but heroic life delivering aid, supplies, and support across the globe. And despite the miles and years, they are strong. These aircraft have been meticulously maintained and clearly well loved. They are absolute rockstars in the sky and we are excited to carry that same humanitarian spirit into a new mission: aerial firefighting.

We’re honored to carry the legacy forward, and we hope to make the Kiwis proud.

Successful Kiwi Birds to the Coulson Hangar:

N4312L (ex NZ7004)

N4053L (ex NZ7002)

N4313L (ex NZ7005)

N4054L (ex NZ7003) To be Delivered

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