Canada sells 10 retired Hercules aircraft for firefighting

Canada has reached a conditional agreement to sell 10 retired military transport aircraft, specifically Hercules planes, for use in firefighting efforts. The aircraft are being sold to a British company, although the name of the company has not been specified. The sale is part of the federal government’s efforts to repurpose its retired military assets. According to reports, the 10 Hercules aircraft will be utilized for firefighting purposes, although further details on the sale and the company’s plans for the aircraft have not been disclosed.

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