Poseidon MRA Mk 1

[Little h]

A sequence of recent updates on the Poseidon MRA Mk 1 twitter account

P-8A Poseidon RAF
‏ @P8A_PoseidonRAF
May 7

It’s great to see the first Poseidon build progressing. The wings are being joined to the @SpiritAero fuselage at @BoeingDefense’s facility in Renton where it will soon be joined by @MarshallADG’s fuel tanks. #ItsComing

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Royal Air Force
‏Verified account @RoyalAirForce
8:00 AM - 7 May 2019

The first UK P-8 Poseidon is really starting to take shape; the wings have been fitted to the fuselage by @Boeing.

This will soon be joined by the UK manufactured @MarshallADG fuel tanks in the coming weeks.

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P-8A Poseidon RAF
‏ @P8A_PoseidonRAF
May 9

In late 2018 our SEEDCORN crews, flying from @USNavy @NASJAX_, took part in cooperative events with @HMSQNLZ off the US coast. Looking forward, the first UK Poseidon is in production, our crews are in training, and we’re preparing for delivery in October. #TBThursday #ItsComing

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The image that accompanies the 'SEEDCORN CREWS' (above) can be seen in the QEC Carriers thread (posted by David/Pelican) - it records a Poseidon P8A overflying the QE R08 during Westlant 18

[ivorthediver]

Thanks Harry , any further update on the arrival in October ?

[Little h]

NavyLookout Retweeted
P-8A Poseidon RAF
‏ @P8A_PoseidonRAF
Jun 8

The first 2 UK Poseidon crews from @RAFLossiemouth are nearing the end of their conversion course as RAF crews 3 & 4 are starting their flying phase at @NASJax_ with the @USNavy’s P-8 training squadron. The course includes low level & formation flying. #NoOrdinaryJob #ItsComing

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My comment; Open link to read comments including references to absence of an air-to-air refuelling probe.

[ivorthediver]

Duly noted Harry .

[Little h]

NavyLookout Retweeted
Woodys Aeroimages
‏ @AeroimagesChris
9h9 hours ago

The 1st P-8 for @P8A_PoseidonRAF is now painted and on the flight line undergoing pre-flight preparations for its first flight.

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To view 4 x images and read the comments please open the link (above) to Woodys Aeroimages

[ivorthediver]

Thanks Harry , great to see it getting nearer , it looks quite tame for a surveillance AC , thought it would be dressed with more ariels / scanners ,....... or....... is that a need to know thing

[Little h]

Thanks Harry , great to see it getting nearer , it looks quite tame for a surveillance AC , thought it would be dressed with more ariels / scanners ,....... or....... is that a need to know thing

Check out the captioned diagram I included in this thread (page 2) in the following post:-

Re: Poseidon MRA Mk 1

Post by Little h » Sun Dec 23, 2018 5:49 pm
The 737 - MMA / P-8A “Poseidon” The Boeing 737 Technical Sit

[ivorthediver]

Thanks Harry but this abbreviated jargon goes over my head I'm afraid , whilst I'm sure your right , it doesn't look like a surveillance/ ASW detection bit of kit .even though you assure me it is ......what with no revolving antenna like the USA use

I note the spinal array as a physical detection clue but the other kit is invisible to the layman [ for all the right reasons I'm sure ] and with this streamlined appearance does a better job thats for sure , but if your sure its the dogs rowlocks , I must be assured it is

[Little h]

Thanks Harry but this abbreviated jargon goes over my head I'm afraid , whilst I'm sure your right , it doesn't look like a surveillance/ ASW detection bit of kit .even though you assure me it is ......what with no revolving antenna like the USA use

I note the spinal array as a physical detection clue but the other kit is invisible to the layman [ for all the right reasons I'm sure ] and with this streamlined appearance does a better job thats for sure , but if your sure its the dogs rowlocks , I must be assured it is

it doesn't look like a surveillance/ ASW detection bit of kit .even though you assure me it is ......what with no revolving antenna like the USA use

Are you thinking of AWACS Ivor ... the RAF have them already (complete with a revolving antenna) ... A3D Sentry AEW Mk1

[ivorthediver]

yes Harry ........but don't understand how the Poseidon works

Awacs scans the horizon and detects advisories on radar , classifies the threat and relays the information for others to prosecute .........how does the Poseidon operate in broad terms please barring in mind we are talking about Submarines underwater