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U.S. Air Force Dornier C-146A Wolfhound flies towards Puerto Rico

"Breaking: A U.S. Air Force Dornier C-146A Wolfhound is en route to Puerto Rico, marking a significant mission for AFSOC. Discover the historical context and implications of this flight."

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U.S. Air Force Dornier C-146A Wolfhound flies towards Puerto Rico
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A Dornier C-146A Wolfhound aircraft from the U.S. Air Force"s Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) is currently flying south of the Bahamas towards the island of Hispaniola, with Puerto Rico expected to be its final destination.

AFSOC has a history of involvement in significant military operations, including its key role in reconnaissance during Operation Just Cause in 1989, when the United States invaded Panama and overthrew then-leader Manuel Noriega.

For more information on related coverage, see NOTAM issued for airspace near José Aponte de la Torre Airport.