NZFF

A few from the big guy ...Jono.

Italian Air Force C-130J



RNZAF 757



RAAF C-130J



This guy departed Auckland, touch and go at Nelson, CHC, ZQN, NZNV,NZDN then direct back to AKL ....nice decoration on the tail.



USAF C-17 from McChord, with another one inbound just above his tail.


Another C-17 from Charleston


Then there were 3


And one of ours

"This way, Prime Minister - no not that one, the Italian one"
Has there EVER been a NZ PM not stranded somewhere by a broken RNZAF aircraft??

Charl, well said, but I do feel for the RNZAF...bring on those new J models. Send 1 757 to the museum down here, sell the other, and buy 2 A-321Neo's , more than adequate.
Didn't she hitch a ride on a Canadian aircraft last time she was enlarging our carbon footprint?

Great photos!!

Wondering what Italian air force C-130J was doing in New Zealand 10,000 miles away from Italy??

Regards,

Aharon

Aharon, thanks for looking.
The Italian Air Force supports Italy's antarctic program and has been based in Christchurch for a few years during the season.
Prior to using their own 130s, they charted an L-100-30 from Safair which could be fitted with external tanks as an option.

They also charted one from Lynden Air Cargo a few seasons ago.

Splitpin,

Thanks for awesome explanations Never knew that! And thanks for extra bonus photos

Regards,

Aharon

You're welcome.