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Old 12th Nov 2018, 16:47
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KenV
 
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Besides the turf wars between USAF and Army, USAF engaged in turf wars with USN. P-8A Poseidon was originally intended to include WARP (Wing Aerial Refueling Pods) and have a fleet aerial refueling mission. The P-8s were to be assigned to tactical air wings and follow a carrier as it deployed. P-3s would provide not only ASW, ASuW and ISR support, but also tanking support whenever there were flight ops. USAF cried foul stating they were the sole providers of strategic tanking. USN responded this was tactical, not strategic tanking, but to no avail. The tanking capability was removed from the P-8's requirements.
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