Australia receives 10th Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft

The RAAF's 10th P-8A Poseidon MPA. Photo c/o Scramble Magazine.

The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) received its 10th Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft on 29 August 2019.

The aircraft with serial number A47-010 arrived at its new homebase in RAAF Base Edinburgh in South Australia, and will join other similar aircraft with the 11 Squadron, 92 Wing.

The Australian government has committed to equip the RAAF with at least fifteen (15) P-8A Poseidon patrol aircraft. So far, twelve (12) have been ordered although another three are on option.

The P-8A Poseidon is poised to fully replace the ageing fleet of Lockheed AP-3C Orion that have been in service with the RAAF for several decades.


[1] Scramble Magazine