Col. King completes fini-flight

Col. Barry King, 374th Operations Group deputy commander, salutes a crew chief prior to his fini-flight at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 23, 2019. The fini-flight is time-honored military aviation tradition, marking the last flight of an aircrew member with a unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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Col. King completes fini-flight

A C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 374th Operations Group, leaves propeller tip vortices in its wake as it takes off from Yokota Air Base, Japan, during Col. Barry King's, 374th Operations Group deputy commander, fini-flight, July 23, 2019. Propeller tip vortices, which look like a series of corkscrews, are caused by condensing moisture coming off the tips of propeller as they spin through humid air. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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A C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 374th Operations Group flies over Yokota Air Base, Japan during Col. Barry King's, 374th Operations Group deputy commander, fini-flight, July 23, 2019. For many aircrew, the fini-flight is a way to recognize and honor fellow aviators for their dedication to the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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A C-130J Super Hercules assigned to the 374th Operations Group approaches Yokota Air Base, Japan during Col. Barry King's fini-flight, July 23, 2019. The fini-flight is a time honored tradition which gives pilot and crew a chance to celebrate their flying career one last time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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Fire engines with the 374th Civil Engineer Squadron Fire Department give Col. Barry King, 374th Operations Group deputy commander, a water salute after he completes his fini-flight at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 23, 2019. The fini-flight is a time honored aviation tradition which marks the end of King's flying status as a command pilot. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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1st Lt. John Wood, 36th Airlift Squadron C-130J pilot, along with Col. Barry King's family: Karen King (wife), Athena King (daughter) and Justin King (son) prepare to greet Col. King after his final flight at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 23, 2019. Family and friends gathered to celebrate King's twenty-one years of service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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Col. Barry King, 374th Operations Group deputy commander, is greeted by family and colleagues after his final flight at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 23, 2019. The fini-flight is a time-honored military aviation tradition marking the last flight of an aircrew member with a unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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Colleagues douse Col. Barry King, 374th Operations Group deputy commander, with water after his fini-flight at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 23, 2019. Aircrew are traditionally honored with a final flight before retiring from military service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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Col. Barry King, 374th Operations Group deputy commander, gives a speech after his fini-flight at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 23, 2019. King entered the Air Force in 1998 as a graduate of the United States Air Force Academy and earned his pilot wings in 1999. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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(Left to right) Col. Berry King, 374th Operations Group deputy commander, is congratulated by Col. Jason Mills, 374th Airlift Wing vice commander, at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 23, 2019. Mills flew with King during King�s fini-flight. The fini-flight is time-honored military aviation tradition marking the last flight of an aircrew with a unit. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

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Col. King completes fini flight

Published July 26, 2019
By Yasuo Osakabe
374th Airlift Wing public affairs

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Col. Barry King, 374th Operations Group deputy commander, took his final flight aboard a C-130J Super Hercules at Yokota Air Base, Japan, July 23, 2019. The fini-flight is a time-honored military aviation tradition marking the last flight of an aircrew member's time with a unit.

Col. King completes fini-flight

Col. King completes fini-flight

Col. King completes fini-flight

Col. King completes fini-flight

Col. King completes fini-flight

Col. King completes fini-flight

Col. King completes fini-flight

Col. King completes fini-flight

Col. King completes fini-flight

Col. King completes fini-flight