U.S. Coast Guard HC-144 Ocean Sentry.
The EADS HC-144 Ocean Sentry is a twin-engine medium-range turboprop aircraft used by the US Coast Guard in search and rescue and maritime patrol missions. Based on the Airbus Military CN-235, it was acquired as a medium-range patrol aircraft.
The HC-144 was delivered by Airbus Group, Inc, formerly EADS North America and was built in Spain by Airbus Military.
This photo was taken on 7 November 2014 at U.S. Coast Guard base Mobile in Alabama.
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