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RCF 17 Wing Holds Retirement Ceremony for CC-130H Hercules
The Royal Canadian Air Force 17 Wing retired a CC-130H Hercules on Oct. 24, 2026, marking the end of service for a key search‑and‑rescue aircraft.
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On October 24, 2026, the Royal Canadian Air Force's 17 Wing in Winnipeg, Manitoba, conducted a retirement ceremony for a CC-130H Hercules aircraft.
The CC-130H Hercules has been a core platform for Canadian military search and rescue operations for many years.