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Friday, November 01, 2013

President hails P-3C patrol aircraft

P-3C OrionPresident Ma Ying-jeou (馬英九) yesterday touted the capabilities of the nation’s latest maritime patrol aircraft, as the military showed off a newly delivered Lockheed P-3C Orion at an air force base in Pingtung County.

“As the president of the country, I’m proud that the aircraft is joining the force,” Ma said at a ceremony at the air force’s 439th Combined Wing base.

“The P-3C fleet will help Taiwan better protect navigational safety and give Taiwan a naval edge, thanks to its highly advanced reconnaissance surveillance and communications systems,” he said.

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