π¨π¦ 75% (9) of the #RCAF CC-130H Hercules fleet (12) show no indications of being serviceable, or show indications they're unserviceable, including 3/4 capable of refueling the CF-188 Hornet fleet. β οΈ
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screenshot of my spreadsheet tracking the last identified locations of the fleet
π¨π¦ 50% (13) of the #RCAF CH-148 Cyclone fleet (26) have not been identified flying in 2025.
Embarked:
148811 #C2B463 w/ #HMCSStJohns
148808 #C2B445 w/ #HMCSRegina
148813 #C2B477 w/ #HMCSVilleDeQuΓ©bec
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Royal Canadian Air Force π
Welcome to 14 Wing Greenwood, Kingfisher! The CC-295, Canadaβs new fixed-wing #SAR aircraft, has arrived. #413Sqn continues their training to be mission-ready in 2026, boosting Canadaβs #SearchAndRescue capability.
screenshot of the details regarding the state of the RCAF CC-130H Hercules fleet
π¨π¦ 67% (8) of the #RCAF CC-130H Hercules fleet (12) show no indications of being serviceable, or show indications they're unserviceable. 75% (3) of the CC-130H fleet capable of refueling the CF-188 Hornet fleet don't fly.
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screenshot from my spreadsheet tracking the CC-130H fleet
π¨π¦ 67% (8) of the #RCAF CC-130H Hercules fleet (12) show no indications of being serviceable, or indications they're unserviceable β οΈ
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π¨π¦ 58% (7) of the #RCAF CC-130H Hercules fleet (12) show no indications of being serviceable, which is alarming β οΈ
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RCAF Operations π¨π¦
A CH-149 Cormorant from #413Sqn in Greenwood, NS rescued a snowmobiler near Kuujjuarapik, QC, above the 55th parallel north. The skill, courage, and commitment of the #SAR crew ensured a safe evacuation from this isolated region. #RESCUE πβοΈ
π¨π¦ 67% (8) of the #RCAF CC-130H Hercules fleet (12) do not seem serviceable, which is alarming β οΈ
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π¨π¦ 46% (6) of the #RCAF CH-149 Cormorant fleet (13) show no signs of being serviceable. This is a low-confidence assessment because we have a blind spot in Gander where a couple may be stationed and operate out of view.
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