The last MH-65D to MH-65E upgrade was completed on August 19 at the Coast Guard's Aviation Logistics Center, concluding over a decade of work. The final aircraft was delivered to the Aviation Training Center in Mobile, AL, where the first was also received. The MH-65E has surpassed 100,000 flight hours and has been involved in over 8,000 Search and Rescue cases. Celebrating 40 years of service, the H65 and its Arriel 2C2-CG engine have accumulated 1.8 million flight hours, contributing to over 26,000 lives saved.
Date Taken: | 08.18.2024 |
Date Posted: | 09.09.2024 14:55 |
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VIRIN: | 240819-G-ID688-2513 |
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Location: | ELIZABETH CITY, NORTH CAROLINA, US |
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