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Todd
of Portland, ME
Oct 22, 2008 3:35 PM
Actually, Zippy, they drop the sonobuoys from launchers in the belly of the aircraft. The "stinger" is itself a separate, distinctly different detection device.report abuseZippy T-bone
of Gardiner, ME
These prop driven planes are work horses--easy to maintain and quite durable. They have been used in many different ways over the last 30 years, including drug interdiction and various types of air surveilance.
The US Navy at work in Afghanistan.report abuse
Oct 22, 2008 10:30 AM
The p3 Orions used to chase and spot Russian subs off the coast of Vietnam. They drop Sonar Bouys from the stinger on their tail to mark the area that subs are detected.
These prop driven planes are work horses--easy to maintain and quite durable. They have been used in many different ways over the last 30 years, including drug interdiction and various types of air surveilance.
The US Navy at work in Afghanistan.report abuse
Maidene62
of Augusta, ME
Oct 22, 2008 10:18 AM
The P3 Orions from Brunswick have one of the safest flying records of any aircraft in the world. Something very wrong must have caused this accident. Fortunately, noboby was seriously hurt and will be able to continue to serve our great country in an honorable manner. Keep flying Airedales.report abuseYou must be a registered user of MaineToday.com to post a comment. Register or log in.
