Boeing P-8A Poseidon 168764 Code LD/764

Developed by Boeing Defense Space and Security from the Boeing 737-800ERX for the United States Navy, the prototype first flew in April 2009 The first production aircraft entered the United States Navy service in March 2012.

Boeing P-8A Poseidon 168764 Code LS/764 is an asset of the USN VP-10 (Patrol Squadron 10) ''The Red Lancers'', and is based at NAS Jacksonville, Florida.

The aircraft is tasked with multi-mission roles which include anti-submarine warfare, anti-surface warfare, and electronic support measures. It can deliver a range of munitions including Cruise missiles, mines, torpedoes and bombs from both internal and external stations.

 

Photographed: RNAS Yeovilton, Somerset, UK. Date: 7th July 2018.

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