RAF engineer says retiring Hercules is 'a gut-wrenching feeling'

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RAF engineer, Warrant Officer Scott Drinkel, has spoken about the final days of the Hercules as it approaches retirement from service, saying he wishes he had more time working on the aircraft.

The Hercules – described as the workhorse of the RAF - is being retired after more than 50 years of service.

Read more about the Hercules' retirement flypast here: https://www.forces.net/services/raf/raf-bids-farewell-hercules-final-retirement-flypast-takes-skies

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