Hurlburt’s 2nd J-model gunship arrives

An AC-130J Ghostrider gunship, Block 20 model, arrives at Hurlburt Field, Fla., for the first time July 18, 2016. This aircraft is the first of 21 AC-130Js with the 105mm canon modification scheduled to be delivered here. The AC-130J Ghostrider's primary missions are close air support, air interdiction and armed reconnaissance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jeff Parkinson)

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Hurlburt’s 2nd J-model gunship arrives

A newly arrived AC-130J Ghostrider gunship, Block 20 model, is marshaled into a parking spot at Hurlburt Field, Fla., July 18, 2016. The AC-130J is the fourth generation gunship replacing the aging fleet of AC-130U/W gunships. Over the past four decades, AC-130s have deployed constantly to hotspots throughout the world in support of special operations and conventional forces. (U.S. Air Force by Senior Airman Jeff Parkinson)

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Hurlburt’s 2nd J-model gunship arrives

An AC-130J Ghostrider gunship, Block 20 model, shuts down after arriving to Hurlburt Field, Fla., for the first time July 18, 2016. The Block 20 version of the AC-130J is modified with the 105mm canon and will be operationally tested out of Hurlburt Field. The AC-130J will provide ground forces an expeditionary, direct-fire platform that is persistent, ideally suited for urban operations and delivers precision low-yield munitions against ground targets. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jeff Parkinson)

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Hurlburt’s second J-model gunship arrives

Published July 20, 2016
By Senior Airman Jeff Parkinson
1st Special Operations Wing Public Affairs

HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. -- An AC-130J Ghostrider gunship, Block 20 model, arrives at Hurlburt Field, Fla., for the first time July 18, 2016. This aircraft is the first of 21 AC-130Js with the 105mm canon modification scheduled to be delivered here. The AC-130J Ghostrider's primary missions are close air support, air interdiction and armed reconnaissance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jeff Parkinson)

Hurlburt’s 2nd J-model gunship arrives

Hurlburt’s 2nd J-model gunship arrives

Hurlburt’s 2nd J-model gunship arrives