Would the UK need a P-8 OCU for potentially one squadron and 8 airframes? Could we use the USN training and just do local conversion training in the UK?
What are the Aussies doing?
We are buying 8 x P8, with an option for a further 4, and some Triton UAV's as well. The first mission crew and pilots will head to Jax soon to be trained next year, and will go on to become part of the P8 instructor cadre. The first line crews will be trained in Jax starting in 2017, with the first aircraft deliveries in 2017 also. Eventually all training/conversion will take place in Australia.
This almost seems like a well thought out and coordinated plan!
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