Air Force C-130H Hercules still proving militarily capable 57 years on

For 57 years, a fleet of five Hercules C-130 (H)'s have been used by the Royal New Zealand Air Force for some of its most important overseas missions.
The decades' old aircraft are nearing the end of their lifespan and will be replaced by a new fleet of Hercules C-130 (J) in 2024.
Until then, the RNZAF is making sure pilots and crew remain ready for deployment in the event of a humanitarian disaster.