Photo courtesy of VP-45
VP-45 “Pelicans” Combat Aircrew 4 stand with members of the Philippine Air Force and Navy.
The “Pelicans” of
VP-45 recently completed the first detachment of their 2015 deployment to Clark
Air Base, Republic of the Philippines
Members of Combat
Aircrews (CACs) 4 and 9, along with maintenance and support personnel, executed
more than 180 flight hours over the course of three weeks in support of theater
operations by providing real-time intelligence of the maritime domain.
The Pelicans also
had the opportunity to provide a familiarization flight to members of the
Philippine Air Force and Navy. The bilateral patrol mission conducted over the
waters off of Luzon
Island
CAC 4 Patrol
Plane Commander Lt. Matthew Pool, demonstrated the flight characteristics of
the P-8A Poseidon during both the high-altitude reconnaissance mission and the
low-altitude patrol regimes. Tactical Coordinator Lt. Justin Rogers exhibited
the aircraft’s multi-mission sensors through the various subsystems and crew
workstations.
“It was a
remarkable opportunity to work alongside the Armed Forces of the Philippines
Additionally, the
Pelicans hosted a site visit for members of the New Zealand Air Force, who were
visiting Clark Air Base to explore its infrastructure for potential joint
operations. The tour included a visit to the base facilities and a static
display of the P-8A.
Afterward, the
officers hosted a dinner at a local restaurant where they enjoyed sharing
stories, operational history and discussed the desire for future bilateral
training opportunities.
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