VP-30/P-8A Poseidon: Let the training begin

“Most everything is running smoothly as the transition from P-3C Orion to P-8A Poseidon gathers momentum,” said VP-30 Commanding Officer Capt. Mark Stevens in a June 8 interview.

“In our sole P-8, we’re averaging 150 flight hours per month, which is high – but necessary – to stay on track with our ‘train-the-trainer’ plan.

The goal is to have our core cadre of qualified P-8 instructors ready to welcome VP-16 in mid-July.

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