Used Hercules military aircraft to be sold, turned into waterbombers

The Canadian government is auctioning off 10 of its retired C-130 Hercules military planes to Coulson Aviation, a British Columbia-based aerospace firm. These aircraft will be transformed into powerful waterbombers to aid in firefighting efforts. This move not only provides much-needed resources for wildfire management but also helps give second life to retired military equipment, redirecting assets that would otherwise be decommissioned. This strategic decision underscores Canada's commitment to bolstering its firefighting capabilities amid increasing wildfire threats.