South Korea’s First P-8 Out Of Paint Shop, Orion Nears Retirement In Asia

Poseidon
South Korea’s P-8A bearing the emblem of 61 Patrol Air Group.
Credit: Boeing
The first Boeing P-8A Poseidon destined for the Republic of Korea Navy (ROKN) has emerged from the paint shop, sporting the emblem of the 61 Patrol Air Group. The first P-8 is expected to be handed over to South Korea later this year. Seoul opted to acquire six P-8s in 2018 in a deal estimated to be...

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