[RNZAF] No. 5 Squadron’s much-loved Orion aircraft retires after over 55 years of service

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RNZAF farewells P-3K2 Orion fleet with formation flight after more than 55 years’ service

Our Royal New Zealand Air Force No. 5 Squadron’s much-loved P-3K2 Orion aircraft put on a show in the skies over the North Island today, before the fleet retires at the end of the month after more than 55 years of service.

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[SeaKingTacco]

Maybe we can buy them…

 

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Maybe we can buy them…

 

[SeaKingTacco]

But are you? Really?

 

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But are you? Really?

 

[FSTO]

Maybe we can buy them…

Bahrain, having lunch with a Brit, Aussie, and Kiwi (P3 Navigator). I chastised the Brit and Aussie for selling us less than pristine equipment. The Kiwi had just showed us a picture of their new P8. I muttered to him to not be surprised to see Canada come calling.

 

[Colin Parkinson]

Canada nervously whistles in chat

 

[Spencer100]

Good idea to get the spares. They are going to fly decades more here.