My dad...VP4, VP8 and VP11. TACO/NAV. Thanks for posting. (Pakistan and many other countries have P3s in use. Its a well known fact, in fact, one of my father's tours involved training Saudi navy officers how to operate them.
Just watched the video. Brought back memories of VP-48 from 1966-1968. Transitioned from the flying boats at North Island to the P-3s at Moffett Field. Wouldn't trade that experience for anything.
THOSE WERE GREAT DAYS! I NEVER HAD SO MUCH FUN AS IN THE U.S. NAVY ON A P-3B AND THEN A "CHARLIE" (P-3C). AT 5:06 THAT LOOKED LIKE MT. ETNA VIA SIGONELLA. THE NATIONAL BIRD OF ITALY...FLIES! ONE WAS ISSUED ONE FLY SWATTER. THE OLD BARRACKS WERE A 15-20 BUS RIDE DOWN TO THE AIRFIELD. THEN EVERYONE REMEMBERS THE "WAIT" AT THE RAILROAD X-ING! IT COULD BE ONE MINUTE OR ONE HOUR...WHO KNEW? ANYONE REMEMBER THE BENNY BOYS OR TINA? TINA HAD AN AWARD FROM THE GERMAN (WWII) ARMY! YES...THAT ARMY!
sir, Pakistan navy also operates these aircrafts....tell me what are the chief differences between the ''standard'' Orion versus the newly upgraded latest block versions (P-3C)? How many are still active in the US, and how many have been phased out and replaced by the P8?
any info you could provide, sir, would be most appreciated!!!!
@aa2398a Ali No Problem...Sure It would be my Pleasure to be a TRAITOR to my Country and commit Espionage Here...On Fucking You Tube! Look Ali, you sound like a nice guy. Go find "Jane's Fighting Ships and Airplanes" Or better yet call 800-225-5324. There are some Real Nice Guys with ties who wants to meet you Ali! Ask them "any" question about U.S. National security or intelligence gathering involving Our Newest Anti-Sub Recon Plane!
i fail to see how that's espionage. The way you are talking to me, you sound like a civilian only. Havent even been near one of these things. So basic tech specs and info can not be mistaken as ''espionage''
i'm sorry that you felt the need to get overly emotional in your reply. I find it touching. As for the rest of your post, no need to comment on it or dig too deep as it is hardly relevant here.
VP- 28 Hawian warriors - Barbers point , Hawaii - P3 A's - decomissioned in '69 - then on to VP-40 - Moffett Field , Ca. - - - - seems like two or three life times ago !
Server issues? The presentation is very choppy. All other videos are smooth (not my isp). VERY exciting to watch my old squadron in action (VP-8) I was there for the 1987 split deployment - Bermuda/Lajes. Keep em flying, Tigers!
@cloudbase1 I even saw a picture of one that failed to sink and next to it is a Russian submarine at the surface with a "diver" being sent in to retrieve it.
@mOsmetana Hi...Those sonobouys are still left in the water after the AW's and TACO fall asleep! That's why the Navy has submarines. They use a hook-net system to "reel-em-in!"
VP-19 here Moffett Fld CA 1974-1977. Thanks for posting, I think I ended up with 2400 hours. If I remember right we loaded 48 sonobuoy's on the later Charlie birds.
lmao wow update 3 p3's im in c school now and we have an update 3 trainer like everything except the asq-212 is old school lmao crt screens and shit lmao aligning those things is a bitch dude
Funny you should mention your NJROTC instructor. My NJROTC instructor was also a Cdr. who few P-3s
IamtheBurceDickenson 2 months ago
My dad...VP4, VP8 and VP11. TACO/NAV. Thanks for posting. (Pakistan and many other countries have P3s in use. Its a well known fact, in fact, one of my father's tours involved training Saudi navy officers how to operate them.
Dollashlong 2 months ago
FYI this is not all P-3, there are CP-140 Aurora pictures in here too. Same airframe, different sensors.
Klinkaroo 10 months ago
Just watched the video. Brought back memories of VP-48 from 1966-1968. Transitioned from the flying boats at North Island to the P-3s at Moffett Field. Wouldn't trade that experience for anything.
hollycatable 11 months ago
THOSE WERE GREAT DAYS! I NEVER HAD SO MUCH FUN AS IN THE U.S. NAVY ON A P-3B AND THEN A "CHARLIE" (P-3C). AT 5:06 THAT LOOKED LIKE MT. ETNA VIA SIGONELLA. THE NATIONAL BIRD OF ITALY...FLIES! ONE WAS ISSUED ONE FLY SWATTER. THE OLD BARRACKS WERE A 15-20 BUS RIDE DOWN TO THE AIRFIELD. THEN EVERYONE REMEMBERS THE "WAIT" AT THE RAILROAD X-ING! IT COULD BE ONE MINUTE OR ONE HOUR...WHO KNEW? ANYONE REMEMBER THE BENNY BOYS OR TINA? TINA HAD AN AWARD FROM THE GERMAN (WWII) ARMY! YES...THAT ARMY!
starbucks107 11 months ago
@starbucks107
sir, Pakistan navy also operates these aircrafts....tell me what are the chief differences between the ''standard'' Orion versus the newly upgraded latest block versions (P-3C)? How many are still active in the US, and how many have been phased out and replaced by the P8?
any info you could provide, sir, would be most appreciated!!!!
regards
Ali from Pakistan
aa2398a 8 months ago
@aa2398a Ali No Problem...Sure It would be my Pleasure to be a TRAITOR to my Country and commit Espionage Here...On Fucking You Tube! Look Ali, you sound like a nice guy. Go find "Jane's Fighting Ships and Airplanes" Or better yet call 800-225-5324. There are some Real Nice Guys with ties who wants to meet you Ali! Ask them "any" question about U.S. National security or intelligence gathering involving Our Newest Anti-Sub Recon Plane!
starbucks107 6 months ago
@starbucks107
i fail to see how that's espionage. The way you are talking to me, you sound like a civilian only. Havent even been near one of these things. So basic tech specs and info can not be mistaken as ''espionage''
i'm sorry that you felt the need to get overly emotional in your reply. I find it touching. As for the rest of your post, no need to comment on it or dig too deep as it is hardly relevant here.
aa2398a 6 months ago
@starbucks107 haha good answer are you a fellow aw or nfo or pilot? just curious. with regards awoan
HERITAGE684 1 month ago
wonderful video and music. can some one tell me what music is playing?
netsaracen 1 year ago
VP- 28 Hawian warriors - Barbers point , Hawaii - P3 A's - decomissioned in '69 - then on to VP-40 - Moffett Field , Ca. - - - - seems like two or three life times ago !
rolynstone48 1 year ago
I couldn't stand being stationed at that crappy base in that crappy town !!
mwillblade 1 year ago
Server issues? The presentation is very choppy. All other videos are smooth (not my isp). VERY exciting to watch my old squadron in action (VP-8) I was there for the 1987 split deployment - Bermuda/Lajes. Keep em flying, Tigers!
jdrombo 1 year ago
They are left in the water. Tons of them at the bottom of the med.
cloudbase1 1 year ago
@cloudbase1 I even saw a picture of one that failed to sink and next to it is a Russian submarine at the surface with a "diver" being sent in to retrieve it.
swertinge07 1 year ago
@cloudbase1 we found one on the beach in Alaska
toonsis 1 year ago
bravo zulu! VP-90 89-93
orion90ryan 2 years ago
Very cool. I spent 4 years as an AW in VP-48. End of the Viet Nam Era and Cold War Games. Lots of Fun
m0smetana 2 years ago
@m0smetana Hi, does the Navy pick up those sonobuoys after use or just simply leave in the water?
cheers
tesenki 1 year ago
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@tesenki They are lost to sea
Klinkaroo 10 months ago
@mOsmetana Hi...Those sonobouys are still left in the water after the AW's and TACO fall asleep! That's why the Navy has submarines. They use a hook-net system to "reel-em-in!"
starbucks107 6 months ago
@m0smetana my dad was head of the vp-48 corrosion/paint shop in the late 70's
iColorado303 1 year ago
VP-19 here Moffett Fld CA 1974-1977. Thanks for posting, I think I ended up with 2400 hours. If I remember right we loaded 48 sonobuoy's on the later Charlie birds.
redbarn1880 2 years ago
VP-24, Ended The Cold War!
Batmen Forever!
manfromlox 2 years ago
Very Nice...thanks to whomever put this on...so many years inside one of these VP-47, Moffett Field, CA...late 70's...
dudegolfer 2 years ago
hey do u know where vp-48 went to my dad was assign to there squadren
juxong 2 years ago
@juxong
I was in VP-48 from '72-'76. I understand the squadron was disestablished in '91
m0smetana 2 years ago
My entire career in the Navy on P-3s in VP and VQ. Sure was fun.
ChewWowWow 2 years ago
which VQ squadron? I was in VQ-2 in Rota at first then we moved to whidbey.
tyrone9009 2 years ago
VQ-1 1974-1977, VQ-2 1978-1981
ChewWowWow 2 years ago
Such beautiful airplanes. I think it'll be a shame to see the P-8s replace them. But at least we'll have more P-3s serving in aerial firefighting.
kickZtailout 2 years ago
My son is in VP-30 right now in Jax. He is an AW. Can't wait for the P-8. GO NAVY! HOOYAH!
jjaagg5050 2 years ago
cant wait for the P-8s
vroomba03 2 years ago
i also like the addition of the CP-140 Aurora at 0:22. I am a tech on these birds.
kandem360 2 years ago
excellent video, but at 4:17, i am pretty sure that killstores are not launched from the SLTs. The editing must have been for dramatic effect.
kandem360 2 years ago
lmao wow update 3 p3's im in c school now and we have an update 3 trainer like everything except the asq-212 is old school lmao crt screens and shit lmao aligning those things is a bitch dude
sailorguy420 2 years ago
grew up in Bermuda and seeing Orions flying around was an hourly occurrence. Used to take them for granted but now they're gone we kind of miss them!
tournon71 2 years ago
I'm sorry I really don't know. I wish I could help you but I simply can't.
Historystartsnow 3 years ago
Thats a nice video. It brings back a lot of memories.
RandyA12 3 years ago
I want to fly this someday...
ScottDRFT 3 years ago
Great aircraft and great video!!!!
tuyupati 3 years ago