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Neptune

Two cranes return Neptune A89-280 back onto its plinth at the RAAF Base Townsville entrance. Story by Flight Lieutenant Julia Ravell.
ADF People History News Royal Australian Air Force 

Townsville’s iconic Neptune resumes duty

04/12/202407/12/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1784 Views 0 Comments Neptune, No. 10 Squadron, RAAF Reserve, RAAF Townsville

Reserve personnel used professionalism, pride and impressive trade skills to restore RAAF Base Townsville’s iconic Lockheed P2V-7 Neptune A89-280 gate

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Neptune A89-272 - at RAAF Base Townsville - parked at the back of the Base having been dismantled to provide parts for A89-280 - both aircraft were damaged in cyclone Lasi. Photo by Wing Commander Bill Sanders
Australian News Royal Australian Air Force 

RAAF donates three aircraft to museums

05/02/201605/02/2016 Posted by Brian Hartigan 7978 Views 0 Comments A84, Canberra, Neptune, SP-2H

Royal Australian Air Force today announced that three heritage aircraft that, up to now, have been on display at various RAAF

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