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07 October 2010
Training takes Hercules to New Zealand

Routine training across Australia and New Zealand will continue to deliver fresh pilots and loadmasters for the C-130 Hercules.

In late September, a pair of C-130J Hercules conducted a training task with No. 285 Squadron, taking them to Tasmania, Queensland, and New Zealand.

Crews were exposed to operating the Hercules internationally, gaining experience in dealing with customs and immigration requirements, planning international air routes, and working with new airspace procedures.

New Zealand also presents unique training opportunities in its different operating environment, as well as a chance to co-operate with the New Zealand Defence Force.

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F/S Pauline Carson (40 Sqn RNZAF) talks with members of the RAAF who are in Whenuapai for C-130 J Conversion Training.

(Date taken: 24 June 2010)
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F/S Pauline Carson (40 Sqn RNZAF) talks with members of the RAAF who are in Whenuapai for C-130 J Conversion Training.

(Date taken: 24 June 2010)
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Routine training across Australia and New Zealand will continue to deliver fresh pilots and loadmasters for the C-130 Hercules.

(Date taken: 24 June 2010)
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