04 June 2025

N4053L

Coulson Aviation is taking delivery of N4053L (msn 382-4053). This former Royal New Zealand Air Force C-130H is being ferried from BHE to TRM, via AKL, PPG, and KOA. It's making an overnight stop at KOA tonight. This is the second of four ex-RNZAF C-130Hs that Coulson acquired to become aerial firefighters.

382-4053's History:
Apr 1965: Built as 64-15095, and delivered to the RNZAF's 40 Squadron as NZ7002.
Jan 2025: Withdrawn from service, and officially retired from service.
Apr 2025: Sold to Coulson Aviation USA.

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