Coulson Aviation's N4054 (msn 382-4054) is making its ferry flight from BHE to TRM, with stops at AKL, PPG, and KOA. This C-130H is the last of the four that Coulson acquired from the Royal New Zealand Air Force.
382-4054's History:
Apr 1965: Built as 64-15096, and delivered to the RNZAF's 40 Squadron as NZ7003.
Feb 2023: Withdrawn from service.
Jan 2025: Officially retired from service.
Apr 2025: Sold to Coulson Aviation USA.
06 October 2025 UPDATE
N4054 departed for TRM this afternoon.
The C-130 Hercules has such an impressive service ceiling for a turboprop. Interesting that this particular airframe is heading to TRM - I imagine the climate control systems on those long legs would need careful maintenance given the altitude changes. Great catch on documenting the ferry flight details.
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