The second of six P-3C aircraft acquired by the Air Force from the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany landed today, at Air Base nº11 in Beja.
According to the Portuguese Air Force, the ferry flight of this second plane, two weeks after the first arrived, reflects the commitment and close collaboration between the Maintenance and Operations of the 601 Squadron, the Management of the P-3C Weapons System, the National Aeronautical Authority and the German Navy, essential to the successful completion of this challenging stage of this transfer project.
In a note issued by the FAP, it is stated that the preparation of these aircraft was guaranteed by teams deployed at the Nordholz Naval Air Base in the months of December 2023 and February 2024.
It should be remembered that these aircraft were acquired under the contract signed between the Portuguese Government and the German Government, which covers the entire inventory of the P-3C fleet made available by the Federal Republic of Germany, consisting of six aircraft; Mid-Life Upgrade (MLU) sets; spare parts; support equipment and test benches; as well as flight and tactical procedures simulators.
