Texas Department of Public Safety dedicated this Pilatus PC-12 NG Spectre on June 27,  2017, in honor of Trooper Ernesto Alanis, who was killed by a drunk driver while he was making a traffic stop near McAllen in February 1983. The high-performing plane, which was purchased with state funds in 2016 and began operations in January 2017,  is one of more than 20 aircraft owed by DPS. Photo: Courtesy / Texas Department Of Public Safety
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