Aircraft
Boeing Rolls Out Norway’s First Poseidon
The first of five P-8A Poseidons is scheduled to take to the air for the first time before the end of July.
Norway’s P-8As are essentially similar to those operated by the U.S. Navy and the UK’s RAF. Germany has recently ordered the type to replace its Orions. (Photo: Boeing)
Norway’s P-8As are essentially similar to those operated by the U.S. Navy and the UK’s RAF. Germany has recently ordered the type to replace its Orions. (Photo: Boeing)

Boeing has completed the painting of the first P-8A Poseidon for the Royal Norwegian Air Force. The maritime patrol/anti-submarine aircraft was rolled out from the Renton, Washington paint shop in full 333 Skvadron colors, including the well-known “Saint” on the fin, which was derived from the Simon Templar character in a series of Leslie Charteris novels and used by the squadron as its callsign.


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