Our Lockheed C-130H (NZ) Hercules and P-3K2 Orion have had long-term preservation work completed so they can be safely stored while we work on plans for a new permanent exhibition space large enough to house them.
Measuring 29.8m from nose to tail, with a wingspan of 40.5m and a tail soaring to just under 11m high, the Hercules is too large for our current exhibition halls. The Orion is almost as tall and even longer – stretching to 36m thanks to its submarine-detecting tail boom.
Both are too large for their current storage hangars, which is why we have had to stored them with tail sections removed.
Sensitive military equipment, fuel and fluids have all been removed and they have been conserved so that we can put them back together and get them on public display as soon as we can.
How can I help?
Extraordinary Aircraft Campaign
The Air Force Museum’s collection is owned and cared for by a not-for-profit trust, and we can’t build our extraordinary aircraft the home they deserve without your help.
Our vision is to build a $16 million extension to our museum with a display space large enough for both aircraft.
We’re calling it the #extraordinaryaircraft campaign – and we’d appreciate you supporting us in any way you can!
You can help by
- Donating to us – Donate Now
- Supporting us by buying any of our merchandise – the profits will help towards the building fund
- Telling your friends about the aircraft and urging them to get along and visit our special Hercules exhibition
- Lobbying your local councillors and MPs on behalf of our #extraordinaryaircraft
- Telling us about corporate partners who you think may be able to help
- Signing up to receive our electronic newsletters
- Following us on Facebook and Instagram for the latest news – #extraordinaryaircraft
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