Video: Attendee Perspective on P-3 Longevity

Lockheed Martin Engineer Kevin Turbyfieod shares perspective of the longevity of the P-3 Orion.

Video: Remarks from Ray Burick

Lockheed Martin Vice President of P-3/S-3 Programs, Greenville Operation and FTO Ray Burick remarks on importance of this year's P-3 IOSC and the 50th anniversary of the Orion.

Photos from IOSC 2012

More than 400 attendees at the 25th Annual P-3 International Operators Support Conference.

Welcome remarks from Ray Burick, Lockheed Martin vice president of P-3/S-3 Programs, Greenville Operations and Field Team Operations

Exhibitors share information with IOSC attendees.

CodeOne Magazine Spotlight Photo: Cuban Missile Crisis, Aftermath

CodeOne Magazine's Spotlight Photo for the Day: On 23 October 1962, four P-3 aircrews from Patrol Squadron 8 (VP-8) and four from VP-44 began enforcing President John F. Kennedy’s blockade of Cuba to prevent Soviet missiles from reaching Cuba. The P-3 crews patrolled the Atlantic sea lanes to locate and track Soviet cargo ships carrying missiles or launch support equipment. After the crisis ended, a VP-44 crew was photographed flying close surveillance over the Russian freighter Anasov on its return to the Soviet Union. Anasov was the only Russian vessel that refused to uncover the large oblong objects lashed to its deck. The Orion crew was able to verify that the objects were crated missiles, and the ship was allowed to proceed.

The NOAA Hurricane Hunters

The NOAA Hurricane Hunters are working around the clock to gather information for forecasters, researchers, emergency managers, and the public to help keep you safe. This picture taken this morning at 3:30am local, is of a NOAA P-3 (NOAA42) and crew preparing to head back out to Hurricane Sandy for the 6th time.

Choose the Next LM Facebook Cover

Ready to help Choose the Cover? We’re gearing up for some P-3 fun next week to commemorate the Orion’s 50th anniversary. Click here to vote for your favorite P-3 image now.

P-3 Orion 50th Anniversary Video

The Lockheed Martin P-3 Orion has set the global standard for the Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance Missions with the most sophisticated multi-mission maritime capability available. Building on 50 years of experience, Lockheed Martin is ensuring that the P-3 Orion continues its legacy as the standard for Maritime Patrol Aviation.