Lockheed SP-2H Neptune

 Lockheed SP-2H Neptune

The P-2H Neptune is a land based maritime patrol and anti-submarine aircraft. It was designed during WWII and is powered by two piston engines and two jet pods to assist in take-off and for extra power when required to reach submarine contacts.

 Lockheed SP-2H Neptune

Its first flight was on 15 May 1945 and squadron delivery was in March 1947.

 Lockheed SP-2H Neptune

More than 1100 were built and no other post war maritime patrol aircraft has been built in such large numbers.

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