10 January 2005
The Air Force C-130 Hercules operating out of Jakarta last night resumed flights in to Banda Aceh.
The aircraft underwent scheduled maintenance on Saturday.
The Hercules left Jakarta at around 10pm (NZ time). It was carrying milk products, medical supplies and a number of passengers.
The aircraft is scheduled to make another flight in to Banda Aceh today.
The other C-130 Hercules that had been flying in Indonesia, last night returned to New Zealand.
The aircraft and 14 people arrived at RNZAF Base Whenuapai at 7pm.
The Hercules and crew that have returned will now continue with planned tasking, including supporting NZDF personnel rotations to Afghanistan.
ENDS
For further information please contact Danielle Coe, Defence Public Relations, 04 496 0286 or 021 676 338