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| Thread ID: 103635 | 2009-09-30 22:35:00 | NZ is sending a Hercules to Samoa | Digby (677) | PC World Chat |
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| 815719 | 2009-09-30 22:35:00 | Hi Guys, I here we are sending a Hercules to Samoa. That is good. I would just like to know how many Hercules we have and if they are all operational ? |
Digby (677) | ||
| 815720 | 2009-09-30 22:39:00 | What a shame we don't have Skyhawks or F16s we could send. That would have showed we are serious. | R2x1 (4628) | ||
| 815721 | 2009-09-30 22:41:00 | There are five C-130H Hercules operated be the Royal New Zealand Airforce. Some of the Hercules are currently in Canada undergoing a life extension program. There is usually one Hercules on standby for emergencies. en.wikipedia.org |
convair (13650) | ||
| 815722 | 2009-09-30 22:52:00 | They break down a lot especially propeller problems. | prefect (6291) | ||
| 815723 | 2009-09-30 22:55:00 | Lucas? | wratterus (105) | ||
| 815724 | 2009-09-30 23:16:00 | No Hamilton Standard | prefect (6291) | ||
| 815725 | 2009-09-30 23:22:00 | One of the 6 was doing some training over here this morning. They were/are sending over an Orion as will. :) |
Trev (427) | ||
| 815726 | 2009-09-30 23:32:00 | They break down a lot especially propeller problems. Considering how old they are its not surprising, just like the Iroquois helicopters been around since Nam and really showing it |
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| 815727 | 2009-09-30 23:35:00 | They recokon the C130 will be in service till 2017 once they have had the life extension programme completed. | convair (13650) | ||
| 815728 | 2009-09-30 23:48:00 | Airbus hope to have their replacement for the Hercules flying by Christmas. www.komonews.com |
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