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General Aviation Discussion => General Aviation Discussion => Topic started by: Mark Woodhead on January 23, 2020, 12:11:40 PM

Title: Lockheed WP - 3D-Orion N43RF
Post by: Mark Woodhead on January 23, 2020, 12:11:40 PM
The above aircraft of the US Office of Marine & Aviation Operation is circling near Shannon. Also Known as Miss Piggy.
Would like to see this aircraft. Believe it is used for Hurricane observations.
Title: Re: Lockheed WP - 3D-Orion N43RF
Post by: Mark Woodhead on January 23, 2020, 02:49:04 PM
It diverted into Dublin after two missed approaches due to fog at Shannon!!
Title: Re: Lockheed WP - 3D-Orion N43RF
Post by: Mark Woodhead on January 23, 2020, 04:40:01 PM
Correction. Registration was N42RF. They have two Orion Hurricane Hunters. This is nicknamed Kermit the Frog, and the other Miss Piggy.
Title: Re: Lockheed WP - 3D-Orion N43RF
Post by: Paultojo on January 23, 2020, 10:00:42 PM
It is to be based as Shannon for at least 2 weeks possibly 3