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2022 has been a stellar year for PlaneTags releases so it’s only fitting that we end with an incredible aircraft, a plane that collectors ask about all the time. The Lockheed P-3 Orion has been in service for 60 years, proven to be reliable and versatile in multiple missions in countries all over the globe. Meet N920AU, also known as P.3-06, BuNo 150513, and Tanker 20, a Lockheed P-3A Orion Aerostar.
Here's the rest of the story P-3 Orion: Mission Ready For Over Sixty Years
The Lockheed P-3 Orion is a land-based, long range, four-engined turboprop aircraft developed for anti-submarine warfare, for the U.S. Navy during the 1960s. Based on Lockheed’s commercial airliner the L-188 Electra, it was modified with an extended tail boom equipped with submarine detecting MAD, as well as a bomb bay and wing pylons to support a variety of armament. The P-3 went through several developments, including improvements to its engine mounts and wings for safety, and an extension program to replace all fatigue-life-limiting structures with new materials to extend its years. Although production ended in 1990, the P-3 has continued to evolve and remains mission ready today.
This P-3, c/n 185-5039 (150513), was built in 1963 and delivered to the U.S. Navy. It served with VP-68, a Patrol Squadron of the U.S. Navy Reserve for training and operational missions in support of fleet operations in the Atlantic, Mediterranean, Caribbean Seas, and the Gulf of Mexico. In 1979, it went to the Spanish Air Force for several years, before returning to the U.S. Registered as N920AU in 2001, it was one of a handful of P-3s converted to the Aerostart variant of aerial fire bombers for Aero Union Corporation. After Aero Union’s doors were closed in 2011, N920AU was scrapped. Its front fuselage landed at United Aeronautical Corporation, where it remained for almost a decade. MotoArt acquired what remained of it in 2022 for PlaneTags.
Lockheed calls the P-3 Orion the “World Standard in Maritime Patrol Aircraft”. Don’t miss adding one to your PlaneTags collection. Order your Lockheed P-3A Orion Aerostar PlaneTags today.
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Bought this for a Navy buddy because we both served in the P-3 community. It’s actually bigger than what I expected and looks great. Thanks for putting out a nice product that can mean a lot to so many people.
Having a few friends that worked for Aerounion and worked on the tankers, I had to have this tanker tag too. Color is great and shipping was fast. That said, I don't recommend any of the tags to anybody. That guaranties I have a chance to get mine.
Love this P-3A Aerostar tag in fire orange...perfect! Thanks for another excellent tag and ordering/customer service experience!
Having worked on the Lockheed P-3A Orion as a civilian, I've always wanted an Orion Planetag. Mine arrived in great condition, and the shipping was very prompt.
Loved the plane tag, we just need more australian planes to have tags made. I did think it was a bit expensive. It worked out to just over $AU100.00
My old man flew P-3s for 30 years in the USN, and this was a gift for him. Had it been from a Navy P-3 it would have been extra cool, but he was super impressed with it
Enjoy having this piece of history, I used to fly this airplane for Aero Union back in the day
Being a retired Lockheed Martin employee, I've been collecting all the Lockheed Plane Tags I can find. This is one of them. The white on black is a nice contrasting look.
I’m very happy with my product. Very durable and colorful. I’m also a fan of aviation
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