Santa's last ride

914th Airlift Wing Public Affairs / Published December 19, 2016

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Santa Claus arrives at the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station December 17, 2016. This is Santa's last visit here aboard a Niagara C-130 Hercules as the 914th Airlift Wing is transitioning to the KC-135 Stratotanker. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Richard Mekkri)

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A child rests with Santa after waiting in line at the Niagara Falls Air Reserve Station on December 17, 2016. Santa made his annual visit aboard a Niagara C-130 Hercules for the last time as the 914th Airlift Wing is transitioning to the KC-135 Stratotanker. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Richard Mekkri)

NIAGARA FALLS AIR RESERVE STATION, N.Y. --

Santa Claus arrived on base aboard a Niagara C-130 Hercules on Saturday, December 17, 2016. This was Santa’s last arrival here via the C-130 as the 914th Airlift Wing is transitioning to the KC-135 Stratotanker.

Children of all ages greeted Santa on the flight line before he was whisked away via Fire Engine to the Falcon Club Café. There, children and parents had the opportunity to enjoy refreshments and participate in craft activities while waiting for individual photos with Santa.

The free event brought together about 200 military members, retirees, civilian base employees and their guests.