Since 1968, the United States Coast Guard has mainly operated with the C-130H. That aircraft took its final flight in September of this year, and crews now exclusively use the C-130J.
A statement released today by the Department of Transport reads: "The first of the Irish Coast Guard’s new AW 189 helicopters ...
The first of the Irish Coast Guard’s new AW 189 helicopters commenced operation from Shannon Airport at midnight on Saturday ...