| Aircraft | |
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| Registration / Serial: | 148335 |
| Alternate Serial: | 335 |
| Aircraft Original Type: | Lockheed P-2 Neptune |
| Aircraft Generic Type: | Lockheed P-2 Neptune |
| Aircraft Version: | Lockheed SP-2H Neptune |
| C/n (msn): | 726-7264 |
| Operator Titles: | France - Navy |
| Location | |
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| City / Airport: | Paris - Le BourgetMap |
| Country: | France |
| Airport Codes: | ICAO: LFPB IATA: LBG Local: - Other: - |
| Collection: | Musée de l'Air et de l'Espace |
| Photo Date: | 3 March 2022 |
| Photo by: | Alastair T. Gardiner |
| Photo ID: | 450399 |
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The Neptune proved to be an export success, being in service with eight countries including France. The French Navy receive its first example in June 1953 and they showed impressive longevity as the last Neptune based in the Pacific was finally retired in 1984. This photo is copyright © Alastair T. Gardiner, and may not be used or published in any way without permission. It was added on 2 April 2022, and has since been viewed 168 times. |