[Scan-DC] DHLS AIRCRAFT AT REAGAN NATIONAL

[Quinn Michael]

Thanks, folks, and especially Rick and Jordan; that was it, albeit with
a slightly less dramatic paintjob than in the attached link (
http://www.geocities.com/lucktam/awacs/p3aew.htm ). One of my
colleagues with USAF background had pointed me to an ex-USCG EC-130V,
but it didn't look quite right.   The stern mounted MAD  boom was the
deciding VID factor.
 
I'd be inclined to take a picture, but I'd prefer to complete my
noontime run in the locker room, not the Arlington County jail...
 
Regards,
Mike
Springfield VA
Message: 6

Date: Thu, 19 May 2005 08:17:09 -0400

From: Rick Charles <RangerRick at flash.net>

Subject: Re: [Scan-DC] DHLS AIRCRAFT AT REAGAN NATIONAL

To: Jordan Hayes <jmhayes at speakeasy.net>

Cc: scan-dc <scan-dc at mailman.qth.net>

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That is correct. The former US Customs Service is now part of DHS as US
Customs and Border Protection. (CBP). They have P-3 airframes with an
AWACS-style rotodome antenna. Their mission is typically counter drug
but could be taking on a more homeland intefrity mission. 

Rick

(former AWACS guy)

Jordan Hayes wrote:

>Could be the (ex-?) Customs P-3 AEW.

>

>http://www.google.com/search?q=P%2D3AEW
<http://www.google.com/search?q=P%2D3AEW> 

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