|
Caption:
Souda Bay, Crete, Greece (Nov. 1, 2002) -- A Navy P-3C Orion
aircraft, assigned to the "War Eagles" of Patrol Squadron One Six
(VP-16) lifts off to begin another patrol mission in the region.
VP-16, a Jacksonville, Fla.-based squadron, is currently on a scheduled
deployment to the Mediterranean theater in support of Operation
Enduring Freedom. The P-3C is a multi-mission aircraft providing
Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) and Anti-Surface Warfare (ASUW)
capabilities. VP-16 utilizes a wide range of communications,
detection, monitoring, reconnaissance and navigation systems to perform
their mission. In addition to advanced electronics, the P-3C can
deliver an impressive mix of torpedoes, bombs, and missiles along with
pinpoint mine-laying capabilities. U.S. Navy photo by Paul
Farley. (RELEASED)
|
