Landing Lockheed EP-3E Orion (ARIES II).
Registration: 156529.
The Lockheed EP-3 is a reconnaissance aircraft equipped with special electronic equipment. The aircraft is a modified version of the Lockheed P-3 Orion and is primarily used by the United States Navy.
ARIES stands for "Airborne Reconnaissance Integrated Electronic System".
The aircraft has a crew of 24.
EP-3's have now become a rare sight, the last aircraft will be withdrawn from service in 2025.
This photo was taken at NAS Whidbey Island on 8 August 2024
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