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The Sun Sets on Compass Call: The EC-130H Flies for the Final Time

Air Force's EC-130H has conducted its last ever flight, marking the end to an illustrious career spanning more than four decades. 73-1590 departed Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, under the callsign VOLT01, for what was scheduled to be the final flight of the type.

The Sun Sets on Compass Call: The EC-130H Flies for the Final Time

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Air Force's EC-130H has conducted its last ever flight, marking the end to an illustrious career spanning more than four decades.

73-1590 departed Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, under the callsign VOLT01, for what was scheduled to be the final flight of the type.

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Air Force's EC-130H has conducted its last ever flight, marking the end to an illustrious career spanning more than four decades. 73-1590 departed Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, under the callsign VOLT01, for what was scheduled to be the final flight of the type.

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