daSILVA, J. J.Silva@gw.rotterdam.nl "...I flew PV2's harpoon's in de Former Portuguese colonie of Angola during 4 years 1962-1964 and 1966-1968. They were really goed machines. Once in a while drop of engine oil as a result we had to fly only with one motor...I served at squadron 91. there were 3 squadrons at BASE AEREA No 9 at Luanda. 91 was PV2's and F84-G, 92 were Nordatlas en C47's And 93 were Light aircraft as heli's Allowete III and Dornier 27 and Auster's. I did Bombing (napalm's) , fotograpthie near the border with Zaire near Maquela do Zombo en in de provincie of Lunda..." [18DEC98]

daSILVA, Senior Master Sergeant Francisco José Rocha francisco_jrsilva@hotmail.com "...I was a Portuguese Air Force student of the P-3B Orion Aircrew In-Flight Ordnance Program (awarded a citation for my outstanding achievement and academic performance) with VP-31 at NAS Moffett Field, California from June 1986 to October 1986. I am looking for a Program Syllabus (with the curricular material description and the schedule) of the five phases of the entire P-3A/B In-Flight Ordnance Course. At this moment I need to make a report to feed this into my curriculum vitae for a new professional position in the Portuguese Air Force. It is very important for my professional career. I am retired from P-3 flights, and performing instructor duties at the Portuguese Air Force Academy..." [11SEP2010]

MARTINS, Vitor vitor.lazera@iol.pt "...As a VPI Member and recently qualified P-3P TACCO, I just want to congratulate the whole VP community for the excellent contents on this site and to wish every MPA crewmember "Good Hunting." If you ever come to Portugal, don´t forget to make us a visit at 601 SQN, better known as the "Wolves zone." Safe flights to everybody..." [05OCT2001]

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