First British P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft makes maiden flight

First British P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft makes maiden flight

The first British P-8 Poseidon MRA Mk1 multi-role maritime patrol aircraft, equipped with sensors and weapons systems for anti-submarine warfare, performed its maiden flight on Friday from Boeing Field in Seattle.

The newest ZP801, the first Royal Air Force Poseidon – which will also carry the name Pride of Moray, a successful maiden flight on 12 July.

The Poseidon is based on the Boeing…

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