Jansen Posted October 17, 2010 Share Posted October 17, 2010 Canada’s Air Force will honour the 50th Anniversary of CC-130 Hercules operations in Canada at 8 Wing/CFB Trenton on 15 November, 2010. The event is open to current and former CC-130 Hercules air and ground crew who have served with the Canadian CC-130 fleets over the years. Planned events include static displays of CC-130H and CC-130J models, a history and memorabilia display by the National Air Force Museum of Canada and CC-130 Squadrons and a gala dinner at the National Air Force Museum of Canada with open reception to follow. The B-model version of the CC-130 Hercules was delivered in 1960, making it the longest serving transport aircraft to serve with the Canadian Forces. The recent arrival of the J-model promises many more years of loyal CC-130 service to Canada. Crew members and alumni of the CC-130 fleet interested in registering for the upcoming celebration or receiving additional information about planned events are asked to contact the Anniversary Committee: Email: herc50thanniversary at gmail.com Phone: Major Bill Snyder, (613) 392-2811 ext 2962 Space for the gala dinner is limited and must be reserved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jansen Posted November 2, 2010 Author Share Posted November 2, 2010 The deadline to RSVP has been extended to November 10, and the dinner will be held Nov 15. More details at the National Air Force Museum of Canada website: http://airforcemuseum.ca/en/news/celebrating-50-years-of-cc-130-hercules-operations-in-canada.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jansen Posted November 18, 2010 Author Share Posted November 18, 2010 Like it's mythical Greek namesake, the Hercules aircraft has flown above and beyond the call of duty for Canada's air force for the past 50 years. The CC-130 Hercules, dubbed the workhorse of the Canadian Forces, was celebrated at CFB Trenton Monday by about 400 current and former CC-130 Hercules pilots, flight engineers, load masters, navigators and ground crews. http://www.trentonian.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=2846608 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jansen Posted November 18, 2010 Author Share Posted November 18, 2010 TV station provided some coverage, with a transcript and video on this page: http://www.ckwstv.com/index.cfm?page=news&id=3678 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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