Remarks: Very strange antenna on the top of the fuselage!! This NP-3D belongs to the Air Test and Evaluation Squadron Three Zero (VX-30) "Bloodhounds", based at NAS Point Mugu, California.
Remarks: "Navy PR-528" receiving fuel for another long flight. This ARIES II is assigned to the Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron One (VQ-1) 'World Watchers', based at NAS Whidbey Island, Washington.
Remarks: The Orion is such an elegant aircraft!! This one is assigned to Patrol Squadron Sixteen (VP-16) 'War Eagles', based at NAS Jacksonville, Florida.
Remarks: My first ever glimpse of Azores, passing Praia da Vitória Bay on final approach to Lajes after a 4h flight from Lisbon. Photo taken from the observation window... the best seat in the house after the cockpit!