[MilCom] Fwd: [MilRadioComms] P-3C disabled at Patrick AFB

[AllanStern at aol.com]

P-3C "Lima Lima 09" was doing pattern work over Patrick AFB a  short while 
ago, when the pilot declared an IFE (In-Flight Emergency) because of  a 
large leak of hydraulic fluid from the landing gear. The plane has no brakes  
now.
   This is NAS Jacksonville VP-30 P-3C #161591.  It is  emblazoned with a 
large star and with large numbers "44-P-4," because it is  painted in WWII 
paint scheme, commemmorating the centennial year of  NAVAIR.
   Fire engines have encircled the plane on the ground at  Patrick.
   They have determined that the tow bars they have at  Patrick will not 
fit the airplane, so it cannot be towed away. A tow bar and  maintenance parts 
are being flown to Patrick from NAS Jacksonville.
   I will be uploading a picture of the airplane to my  MilRadioComms 
group.   
 

AL STERN  Satellite Beach  FL
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