An Air-Interdiction Officer assgined to U.S. Customs and Border Protection's Air and Marine Operations, El Paso Air Branch, monitors the slowing rotors of UH-1N, N7247N, after the aircraft types final landing July 29, 2020. The last operational mission was flown along the U.S./Mexico border in support of law-enforcement operations. N7247N, was previously operated by the U.S. Marine Corps as Bureau # 160836. AMOs El Paso Air Branch is located at the El Paso International Airport and supports a vast territory covering New Mexico, West Texas and Oklahoma. The aircraft and crew received an honorary water-cannon salute and the crew was met by gathered family, friends and co-workers who celebrated the occasion. The UH-1N helicopters will be sold on the commercial market with the money returned to support other aircraft maintenance and sustainment programs. (U.S. Customs and Border Protection photo by Greg L. Davis)
Date Taken: | 07.29.2020 |
Date Posted: | 08.12.2020 14:28 |
Photo ID: | 6297777 |
VIRIN: | 200729-H-VV898-0069 |
Resolution: | 3881x2587 |
Size: | 4.06 MB |
Location: | EL PASO, TEXAS, US |
Web Views: | 70 |
Downloads: | 14 |
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