Thereafter the Hercules became the regular military aircraft at Jan Mayen. Aircraft gradually took over more of the transport to the island, and from 1973 all supplies except diesel and special freight was transported by ship.
Following this, the Hercules was designated as the primary military aircraft for Jan Mayen. Over time, aircraft became responsible for a greater portion of the transportation to the island, with all but diesel and specialized cargo being moved by ship starting in 1973.