BOURNE, Mass. — Coast Guard Air Station Cape Cod, Mass. is scheduled to officially retire the HU-25 Falcons 2104 and 2112 11:30 a.m. Friday.
The HU-25 Falcon, which has been the primary fixed-wing aircraft for more than 30 years providing search and rescue, law enforcement, medical transportation and other services to the Northeast, will be replaced by the HC-144A Ocean Sentry.
The HC-144 Ocean Sentry is a more efficient platform with enhanced capabilities to remain in the air for a greater amount of time. The radar and imagery sensors represent the latest in technologies, and the aircraft’s cargo ramp increases the amount of gear and supplies that can be delivered to a vessel or persons in distress.
A dedication ceremony is scheduled to be held at Air Station Cape Cod at 11:30 a.m to commemorate the service of the HU-25.
