The Hawaii Army National Guardʻs newest aircraft, a

The Hawaii Army National Guardʻs newest aircraft, a C-12U Huron, arrives in Hawaii on board the USS Essex (LHD-2), August 10, 2020, Honolulu Hawaii. The twin engine turbo prop aircraft is the replacement for the C-26 and restores the Hawaii Army National Guardʻs passenger and light cargo fixed wing capability. The C-12U can carry up to 15 passengers and has a range of approximately 1500 nautical miles. The Hawaii Army National Guard aircraft was given a “sea lift” on board the USS Essex (LHD 2) along with several WWII era aircraft arriving in the islands to participate the the 75th anniversary of the end of WWII. The Essex is in Hawaii to participate in an abbreviated Rim of the Pacific exercise, while ported at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam the crew will not be allowed to disembark due to COVID-19 precautions. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Andrew Lee Jackson)