Aircraft Photo of 131485 | Lockheed AP-2E Neptune | USA - Army | AirHistory.net #366779
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:131485
Aircraft Original Type:Lockheed P-2 Neptune
Aircraft Generic Type:Lockheed P-2 Neptune
Aircraft Version:Lockheed AP-2E Neptune
C/n (msn):426-5366
Operator Titles:USA - Army
Unit Markings:1st Radio Research Company (Aviation)
Aircraft Name:The Burbank Boomerang
Location
City / Heliport:Fort Novosel / Ozark - Guthrie Army HeliportMap
Region / Country:Alabama, United States
Airport Codes:None
Collection:US Army Aviation Museum
 
Photo Date:17 August 2017
Photo by:Bob Thomas
Photo ID: 366779
Photo Comment

The US Army operated 12 AP-2E a/c loaned from the US Navy during the Vietnam war. Used from 1965-1972, they were outfitted as signals intelligence aircraft able to intercept low power transmissions. They maintained their former USN paint scheme while being operated by the US Army. 1st Radio Research Company (Aviation) insignia is on the nose under the cockpit windows.

This photo is copyright © Bob Thomas, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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