U.S. Coast Guard completes transition to new planes
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The U.S. Coast Guard held a ceremony Friday at Air Station Barbers Point to mark its official transition from the C-130H airplane, which has flown out of the base since 1984, to the newer C-130J. U.S. Coast Guardsmen gathered in a hangar for the ceremony with the C-130J on display to the right.
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U.S. Coast Guard Captain John Rivers, right, salutes Lt. Cmdr. Scott Handlin during the formal transition ceremony.
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U.S. Coast Guardsmen gathered in a hangar for the ceremony with the C-130J on display outside.
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The retired C-130H aircraft is on the left and the newer C-130J is on the right. The most noticeable physical difference between the two planes is that the older model has four blade propellers while the new version has six blades.
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U.S. Coast Guard Lt. Cmdr. Scott Handlin holds a model of the HC-130J after the event.
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Sharing a laugh during the ceremony is U.S. Coast Guard Captain Craig O'Brien, left, and Captain John Rivers.
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A dashboard figurine sits in the cockpit of the C-130J.
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U.S. Coast Guard aircraft commander Lt. Kevin Knaup sits inside the cockpit of the C-130J.
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Pictured is a detail on the side of the HC-130J.
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Patches of the HC-130J were given as gifts at Friday's event.
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A palette loaded with search and rescue supplies sits aboard the C-130J. It can be air dropped to mariners in distress. Items include water pumps, radios, GPS buoys, life rafts and more.
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U.S. Coast Guard personnel fold the U.S. flag after the ceremony.
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