A ceremony was held at 17 Wing Winnipeg to mark the retirement of the CC-130H Hercules from military service.
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CC-130H Hercules A ceremony was held on Oct. 24, 2026, to mark the retirement of the CC-130H Hercules from military service. (Zachary Kitchen/CTV News Winnipeg)
CC-130H Hercules Military personnel gather for the retirement of the CC-130H Hercules on Oct. 24, 2026. (Zachary Kitchen/CTV News Winnipeg)
CC-130H Hercules 19 Win Comox's 435 Transport and Rescue Squadron is the last military unit to operate the CC-130H Hercules. Oct 24, 2026. (Zachary Kitchen/CTV News Winnipeg)
CC-130H Hercules Once the CC-130H Hercules retires in November, the CC-295 Kingfisher will be used for search and rescue operations. Oct. 24, 2026. (Zachary Kitchen/CTV News Winnipeg)
CC-130H Hercules 10 CC-130H Hercules were sold earlier this year by the federal government to be converted to civil use to help firefighting capacity. Oct. 24, 2026. (Zachary Kitchen/CTV News Winnipeg)
CC-130H Hercules There were a total of 12 CC-130H Hercules used by the military. The last two will be publicly displayed at bases and museums in Canada. Oct. 24, 2026. (Zachary Kitchen/CTV News Winnipeg)
CC-130H Hercules The tail of the CC-130H Hercules on Oct. 24, 2026. (Zachary Kitchen/CTV News Winnipeg)
