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Civil Air Patrol Expands Fleet With 15 New Cessna Aircraft to Support Lifesaving and Community Missions
INDEPENDENCE, Kan., December 15, 2025--Civil Air Patrol (CAP) strengthens its national mission capabilities with an order for 15 additional Cessna piston-engine aircraft.
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