| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 300 |
| Military Code: | V |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed P-3 Orion |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed P-3 Orion |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed P-3C Orion |
| C/n (msn): | 285E-5733 |
| Operator Titles: | Netherlands - Navy |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Groningen - EeldeMap |
| Country: | Netherlands |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: EHGG IATA: GRQ Local: - Other: - |
| Photo Date: | 31 July 1982 |
| Photo from: | Kas van Zonneveld Collection |
| Photo ID: | 309813 |
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The Orions were the successor of the Neptune and were delivered from November 1981. It was used as anti-sub and patrol aircraft from homebase Valkenburg. Usually 1 aircraft was based in Kevlavik (Iceland) for reconnaissance of the Soviet fleet. At Hato (Curacao), it wasn't an unusual sight to see 3 aircraft, which were used in the war against drugs. Due to budget cuts, the squadron was disbanded and homebase Valkenburg was closed. '300' entered service in November 1981 and was retired in March 2005. Sold to Portugal and became 14807. Photo from Harm Reinders This photo was added on 11 December 2020, and has since been viewed 168 times. |