First RAAF P-8A Arrives in Australia

Boeing P-8A A47-001 during a delivery ceremony in Canberra (Royal Australian Air Force)

The first Boeing P-8A Poseidon for the Royal Australian Air Force arrived in Australia this week.

A47-001 was the first aircraft to be delivered to Australia and was officially unveiled at a ceremony in Canberra. The aircraft had previously been noted operated with VP-30 at NAS Jacksonville after delivery from Boeing Field.

In total the Australian Government has committed to purchasing 15 P-8As, with 12 currently under contract to be handed over before March 2020. The aircraft will be based at RAAF Edinburgh in South Australia.

Boeing P-8A A47-001 during a delivery ceremony in Canberra (Royal Australian Air Force)

Boeing P-8A A47-001 during a delivery ceremony in Canberra (Royal Australian Air Force)