Hey WhalePFE,
We probably have a lot of experiences in common, I'm a 10 year operator of the P3B/C for the RAAF, retired from there in 87 to fly B727.
You're absolutely right, an awesome airplane!
You might like to PM me, we may have crossed paths somewhere!
I've worked with VP-4 and VP-31, as well as the annual RIMPAC exercises out of Hawaii.
Cheers...FD...