18 Aug 2023

Special retirement placement for the Air Force's Orion aircraft

From Afternoons, 1:25 pm on 18 August 2023

After 54 years, a priceless piece of New Zealand history is set to retire.

The Lockheed P-3K2 Orion aircraft is on it's way to Christchurch where it'll be put on display for the public.

Director of the Air Force Museum, Brett Marshall talks to Charlotte about the aircraft's background and it's final resting place.

Air, Auckland, 5 Sqn, Antartic Aircraft, Orion: P3 Orion at Pegasus ice on the outskirts of Scotts Base

P3 Orion at Pegasus ice on the outskirts of Scotts Base Photo: DIGITAL RNZAF Photo

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