NAS MOFFETT FIELD 1988 P-3 DEMO

[@brianl1495]

So happy to have run across this video. I was stationed at Moffett from 83 to 87. Was an aircraft mechanic. Spent 3 years with VP31 and almost 2 with VP50. Brings back the good old days. It was a very special place with very special people that I had the absolute pleasure working with. Too bad someone hasn't invented that time machine yet. Thanks for the memories Donald. God bless. Go Navy!!!

[@Mrtwopiece]

Thank you for your service

[@johnnyandcherylo]

I was there! John Guenther’s son (flight engineer) was my best friend at Moffett!

[@desaparicion]

I was at this air show when I was 11 years old, thanks for posting this! I grew up near the base and P-3's would fly over our house about every 20 minutes. Loved the sound of their engine.

[@grahambambeck7452]

I was 7 or 8 at this show. So cool to see so many that were there after all this time! Fairly certain we were able to tour the aircraft that day before she flew as well. The P3 was my favorite aircraft all thanks to my childhood neighbor Bruce Mallibert. I'll never forget him or growing up on Little Meadow Ct.

[@Worldtraveler2003]

I could have written this post.. I am pretty sure I was at this air show too.. I would have been 11… we lived over the flight path in Sunnyvale .. this is literally the sound of my childhood. My dad also worked at Moffett so we were on base quite a bit.

[@circlepfarm9729]

Awesome video! I was part of the maintenance crew assigned to support this aircraft and it's backup plane for the air show. Was a good friend of the Flight Engineer ADC John G... who performed the inflight restart of the outboard engines. Thanks for the memories!!! Ron P...

[@grahambambeck7452]

Did you happen to be present when we (crowd members) were allowed to tour the aircraft?

[@melissamcconnell6541]

Donald, what an awesome video! My dad was a design engineer at Lockheed Burbank from the start of P3A through part of P3C and had worked on the Electra prior. As a child I would have my dad tell me all about "his planes" and what their purpose was. He taught me so much! He worked on upgrading the electrical and fuel systems. As a liaison between the Navy and Lockheed, he went to all the bases...Moffett, etc, to inspect the planes. My dad would bring back surprises from each area! My dad died in 2012 and I keep the P-3 memories alive for him! Thank you for posting an awesome video!!!!

[@scottbarron611]

Hi Melissa...awesome that your father worked on the P3 program at Lockheed Burbank. There’s a possibility my father new him as my father was the Medical Director at Lockheed California from 1950 to 1980. My dad passed in 93.

[@melissamcconnell5002]

Scott, I'm so glad you wrote! A neat surprise! I bet our dads knew of each other at least! I feel like a proud daughter with my dad being a P-3 "family member"! I miss hearing about his P-3 stories and his pride in "his" planes and loved being with Lockheed. I wish you the best and am so sorry your dad passed away. He sounded like a neat man! Scott, you made my life brighter by sharing...many thanks!✈️Not quite a P-3 but it's the closest I could find!

[@PacTel54321]

Nice video. I lived in Sunnyvale from 1970 to 1981 and loved to watch the P3s come and go over the house. Years later I got to work on some electronics on a Dutch Navy P3 at the Portland airbase which was quite a treat. It was a cold day on the tarmac and after the job was done I was offered some coffee. They and a large urn in the back of the plane and I never have had such good coffee! I had no idea how capable the P3 was. I thought they just tracked the subs. I’m at my dad’s in Sunnyvale this week; Oct 2020 and now there is a different plane landing at Moffet. I assume it’s a sub tracker also.

[@Dustdevil37]

God I miss those days spent most of my career in Moffett VP-47, VP-50 & VP40. Really hate to think they're going to retire this plane it always got me onstation and home everytime.

[@stevetadlock5223]

What years in 40? I was there 79-83

[@darklordojeda]

Thank you for posting this. I get a rare glimpse of a P-3 coming into moffett once a month if i'm lucky. the sound of a P-3 is one of the greatest memories from my childhood. thank you so much.

[@dannybarrett8097]

same. the sound is unforgettable and the rumble of my house in its flight path returning to moffet.

[@darklordojeda]

@@dannybarrett8097 I moved from Sunnyvale but work in Santa Clara. I’m lucky if I see a P-3 once a year anymore.

[@Howrider65]

My Dad worked there for many years with the FAA. I used to go to work with him.. They used to have the best air shows there..

[@mako2350]

I flew in P3C update III's out of NAS JAX, and I still do miss it 20+yrs later...

[@whasagoodun]

VP-46 Aircrewman NAS Moffett Field 78-82. Seems like yesterday, especially with videos as these. Just the sound takes me back. Thanks for posting.

[@andrewsaiz4524]

I've always lived within a couple miles of Moffett. That sound is my childhood.

[@PKdrifter670]

Same man

[@oncydium]

Me too ('73-'80)! Lived right below their approach path - miss hearing them and the old Phantoms.

[@dannybarrett8097]

Yes I remember! Miss feeling my house rumble whenever those planes flew past my neighborhood. And you probably remember the engine-scream of the Blue Angels arriving to town.

[@grahambambeck7452]

I was at this show along with others commenting! I believe it was this show that we were able to tour the aircraft. LOVED seeing the hangar when we were pulling up for airshows!!

[@Queenman1]

I was in VP-26 stationed at Naval Air Station Brunswick Maine. I was an AME and became a flight engineer. These planes are incredible. There is no sweeter sound than when these engines go from alpha to beta...or when they fly over you at full speed! I can't believe they closed Brunswick and I can't believe they are phasing out these planes.

[@donjeep1937]

A girl friend and I used to make out behind Moffet and the co located labs that were doing space and nuclear research, I ran a manufacturing plant right across 101 from them. Actually saw a P-3 and a NASA Convair 880 crash on the golf course behind my plant as a tower controller vectored both aircraft onto the same runway at Moffet, They fell onto the golf course and all were killed except one airman who was thrown from the Orion, but then run over by a rescue vehicle, Many memories come back regarding this plane,,, I am pvt pilot and used to fly just NORTH of San Jose and one day almost got clipped by a P-3 coming back from patrol. He just poped up over the Santa Cruz mountains and was maybe 500 feet away as he headed for the barn. Scared the heck out of me. Another time was flying my parents and wife up to Lake Tahoe. At that time Air California was flying Electra's into Tahoe, He was taking off and I was in an extended pattern as I watched him come up. Thought he was far enough away to make my turn and flew directly into his wake, Must have dropped 500 feet in an instant, Thought my dad was going to have a heart attack, Anyway sorry for the long story, My memories, Then they moved them up to Wigbe Island in WA where my son was stationed,

[@Mikeyleewillis]

I was stationed there in 1973 right after the accident. Heard many stories from people on the base, how that one crewmember was run over, and how a few others were still alive in the P3 but burned to death. So tragic...

[@grahambambeck7452]

My childhood neighbor Bruce Mallibert was the only survivor of that incident. He and his wife were the nicest people ever! Bruce told that story to me a couple of times and he mentioned that it was a mistake and he wasn't upset with anyone at all. He also would tell me that while he was in the coma for 3+ months, he heard everything and new peoples names when he came out of the coma. Such a great man. Small world!

[@grahambambeck7452]

While you were flying in that area. Ever recall seeing a sea foam green and white Beechcraft Bonanza around ( I believe it was) Reid-Hillview?

[@markfreiberg9906]

Actually, the collision was with a NASA Convair 990 named “Galileo.” While in junior high, I witnessed the smoke from the crash after watching both planes fly over Cupertino. Such a shame.

[@dillodigger1510]

Loved seeing my old home base. Was with. VP-50 (decom)'72-'75. Worked in Maint. Control with a great group of guys. Thanks

[@autiger2k7]

Watching this video of the P-3C does bring by memories.. I was with VP-47 (Golden Swordsman) from 1973 to 1976 at NAS Moffett Field.. Deployments to Adak, Alaska and Misawa, Japan... Thanks for sharing the video !! Malcolm Hartzog

[@jeffreycooper5187]

I was a 3rd class Petty Officer corpsman working in the medical camper that day at the air show. I was 23 years old then. I’ll never forget all the pretty girls who use to come to our air shows.

[@kenmiller2009]

Radio operator VP48 1971-72, VP-6 72-72, VP17, 73-76, VP-4 80-83, and retired back where it all started at Moffett Field with VP-9 1986-89 as an IFT. I was greatly saddened by all the VP de-commissionings and shutting down of Moffett. Doubly so with the announcement of the P8. Although I am 62 now, I still wish I was flying those 12-14 hour mission is that fantastic flying machine. Thank you for the great video which lights up some glowing embers of memories past.

[@toddsamm1394]

Long Live VP-47, Moffett Field, Ca.

[@scvdon2]

I'm glad you liked it and THANK YOU for your service to our country.

[@mcgruff753]

Thanks for the trip down memory lane. I grew up in the bay area and was there at that show.

[@faith4u28]

We were the first tenants in the military housing outside the base. My retired ex hubby served on VP 48. Glad someone posted this brings back many deployment memories

[@jerryq1000]

I was in VP48 from '66-'68

[@trentspradley1715]

My dad was a air crewman on P-3’s in the mid 60’s. VP-9 stationed at Moffet Field. That is we’re my memory starts as a young child. I remember sitting in the bleachers as the crew returned from their tour in Vietnam.

[@scvdon2]

Thanks for your service. My wife's relative,Rudy Campos, was with VP-48 when I met her back in 1973.

[@Dustdevil37]

I was there from 85 - 94 with the 3 squadrons loved every minute of it.

[@larryz24]

What an awesome video. Thank you Don! VP 31 looking good!! I was working crowd control at this show!!

[@1wirey]

That was my favorite plane of the Moffett show. I’m not sure I was at this particular show, but the routine looks a lot like what I saw.

[@sherlyonbrathwaite7852]

Wow, what memories. I was at Moffett for AD school 92 and 93. Then it was off to VP4 The Skinny Dragons. Loved it!

[@mchume65]

Skinny Dragon 91-95.

[@jmmckinney913]

Love the sound of those 4 T-56-14's anytime, and of course the smell of burning JP in the morning B|

[@dutchbrotherfan1284]

Yet the -15 had an almost Whiney tone after the pass. Yuuup the -14 was the one!

[@scvdon2]

You're welcome and thanks for your service.

[@jimtownsend7899]

1:05 to 1:23 - My Baby - Low, slow, and dirty!! 1:24 to 1:40 - The standard ONSTA configuration for VP-91 and VP-MAU CAC 1 - 1 and 4 loitered, 300 ft. RIP, "Daddy Bill", the PLE King. 2:43 to 2:45 - My home base for 6 years 1983-86, 1989 -92. (in the background) - Hangar 2. Man, I miss that place and those days! Note: If anybody out there knows if there is a surviving copy of "VP-91: B-MOD 83" out there, that would be fantastic to see on KZbin. All 9 assigned aircraft (including the hangar queen) lined up on the South Ramp in two columns, simultaneously starting engines, taxiing out in line, and taking off in succession. I was on one of them, getting my checkride. The Skipper decided to do the exercise after we did not win the E, even though we were numerically superior to the squadron that did get it. I hope he got his point across to CNARF!

[@carlhausler9666]

My old man transitioned VP 50 from the P5, NAS North Island to the P3A at NAS Moffett in the late 60s. He was later squadron commander and took 50 to Viet Nam. He loved that aircraft.

[@carydenton3261]

Your dad was my Skipper

[@briankaras1767]

This is great! I worked on the NASA side from 1985-99, and I would have been there. I went to all the air shows.

[@Beonwater1]

As a Moffett VP-19 and AIMD Vet this video rules! I was there when this was filmed, THANK YOU!!

[@donaldhoward2214]

Lil Huero 23. / vp-19 and vp-31 has moffett field ca

[@donaldhoward2214]

Varrio Norwalk , click . vNWK. AMS-2 Donald V Howard VP-19 corrosion/control (painter) , & airframes maintenance dpt. , Moffett field ca. Okinawa Jpn. , Misawa Jpn. , Diego Garcia and the PI.subic bay.

[@ceej830]

VP-10 guy here. Love it. Thanks for sharing!

[@ronalds2080]

I was with vp10 from 87-90. Go red Lancers. Nas Brunswick. Me.

[@GRHbusnut]

VP-10 69-73 AT

[@texasironcowboy1]

Trained there on the P-3a in the fall of 1974. Brings back fond memories. Was attached to VP-22 (HI) and VP-94 (LA).

[@johnstephens3829]

Lima Zula never forget those big crawldads on the tail

[@scottnj2503]

OMG! that looks like an Alpha mode with the fixture under the port wing. I flew in B-Mods with VP-31 and VP-6 80-84 and that wasn't part of the package. More important and to the point, the old airframe preformed brillliantly and Thanks for the memory,

[@beercanbrian1880]

AE in VP-31 from 76-79. I worked on this particular P3.

[@svshootingstar]

Flew as a 2nd Mech with VP-9 in the 70's at Moffett. Thanks for video and stroll down memory lane.

[@stevetadlock5223]

I was an IFT Aircrew in VP-40 79' - 83! I sure miss it!

[@jeffreygraves7913]

I was attached to VP-31 89 -91 I was there when RP 17 crashed at crows landing practicing for the air show best duty Bay Area was awsome.

[@mchume65]

So was I, VP-31 FRAMP Instructor, 87-91. I was at this airshow, but I can't remember if I was working it or not. I think I was.

[@johnstephens3829]

My step invented a survival kit for p-3s he was with the West pac ! And ran a p3 maintenance squadron at the same time, he was responsible for all west pac maintenance back then

[@Dollashlong]

My dad was in VP4, VP8 and VP11 at different times in his 26 year career as a TACO/Nav. Thanks for posting.

[@mchume65]

Avionics Tech VP-50 (84-87), VP-31 FRAMP (87-94), & VP-4 (91-95). This aircraft, RP-18 belonged to VP-31 Black Lightnings. I'm very certain that I either worked or attended that airshow. Probably worked it.

[@warrenosborne1539]

Did U Know,, that when ground idyl goes to full prop,, U can tune a guitar to C sharp? VP Sosus Adak.

[@philipdesparte7890]

I loved these birds.I was with VP56 out of N.A.S. JAX but I joined them at Keflavic Iceland in 1971. Thanks for the video. It would be great to hear from someone from the squadron.

[@carlreich]

I remember this air show well. I got stuck giving tours inside one of our P3C Update 3’s on the ground. I was in VP-47 from 1986-1990

[@grahambambeck7452]

Sir, you were very likely the man who was there when a 7 year old boy and his dad stepped into that aircraft that very day. The P3 was my favorite plane for 2 reasons. The stinger at the tail and our Neighbor Bruce Mallibert talking about his experience in the aircraft. I'm willing to bet you were just inside the door as I stepped into that plane. And I think that is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!

[@carlreich]

I WAS at the top of the ladder welcoming people and providing tours inside. Coincidentally, I was the operator of what you refer to as the “stinger” at the back of the aircraft, Magnetic Anomaly Detection (MAD) system. It’s nice to know that I was able to be part of a positive lifelong memory. Thank you.

[@grahambambeck7452]

@carlreich Sir, I have never forgotten you. I hit my shin walking up and had a slip of words that earned me a smack on the back of my head from my dad. You made a comment and he laughed, could have been his comment and you laughed. I don't recall exactly. I mentioned the MAD (Stinger lol) being my favorite part and you seemed proud of that. I'm so happy I was able to share this with you after so many years. It's truly a pleasure!

[@freddiehamm9008]

I used to work on P-3s at Moffett Field Ca from 81 to 93.

[@samcowell2768]

i have almost 8000 hours as a flight engineer the best time of my life

[@greglawson109]

2800 I got out.

[@syoung5756]

Don, if I remember right, the show included a "short field capability" demo also. They did a "small arms fire avoidance" landing (steep & fast) touching down short of the numbers, full reverse to stop and backed up the runway (in reverse) to their touchdown spot, and then did a full power short takeoff and banked away from the end of the field, at low altitude (to avoid "ground fire"). I was at Moffett from 82 - 92 (NAS, VP9, VP31 NWTT, VP48, VP9 again). Thanks for the memories, AOC Ret.

[@johnstratairious7936]

+syoung5756 I WAS THERE IN 46 FROM 81-90 COMMANDER STROMQUIST was in charge of 46. was a structural mechanic at the time.A.m.s. 3 Holmgren po3

[@manuelgonzalez266]

I was there till 1974. AMS ..VP9

[@stevenc8140]

VP-5 AW2 '71-'75. ON P3 B (RETRO'S) THEN P3Cs first as SS2 THEN SS3. LOVE THOSE BIRDS GOT 2,000 HOURS IN THREE YEARS. LIFE OF A SS3 OPERATOR

[@artmathias9725]

Split Fleet Command, USS Nimitz (ASWMOD)/ VP-1 (SS3). Shore Command, VX-1. Yeah, if you're an "hour chaser," SS3 was the way to go. "Hello, is this Petty Officer So and So? I'm calling you to inform you that the ready 1 is being launched," is something that most people don't hear when on shore duty, lol. Happened twice.

[@mt71848]

Cool video....nice to see and hear a P3 again. VP-22 '69-'71

[@Anton7719]

Sad, That they got rid of the "Tail Art"...My Dad was in VP-7 (Hawaii) and VP-40 (Moffett) the Blue Sharks and the Blue Marlins...Remember the Pink Panthers and the Black Knights...72-77.

[@mackmacandrews4190]

Anton Dominquez ditto

[@WIG1276]

I was probably at this show! My father was with VP-9 here.

[@philiparmstrong3750]

I was stationed at Moffet 75 to 77. VP-9. I hated it. But at this point of my life I really miss it.

[@johnstephens3829]

My step dad done airshow in p3s we left Moffett for Nas Millington the same year

[@fruktovi_sad]

1988! My dad was born this year!😁

[@warrenosborne1539]

Reeve Aleutian flew the L-188 because Adak had some of the worst weather on the planet. I had the pleasure of spending a year on Adak, Reeve flew every day, snow 70 knot crosswinds nothing stopped Reeve. The VP's wouldn't dare to fly.

[@brent52]

I was there...drove over from Fremont...called in sick to work at McDonalds.

[@richardpruden2726]

I was at that airshow. VP-46 Grey Knights.

[@martingrimmer22]

i was station there from 80 to86 i met my wife there she wasan ak from vp31 and i was in vp46

[@mtbales0805]

VP-40 90-95. Sorry I missed this show. Awesome memories in the bay.

[@VetteguyC6]

VP-40 1972-1976 Go Marlins.

[@johnberish1131]

Great video. VP 50 1980-84

[@randyulmer6548]

Stationed there in 82

[@d.lwilliams3594]

Loved this I was in VP-19 then. This bird is the best

[@mchume65]

I was there from 1974-1977 FASO, 1983-1991 VP-50 & VP-31. (Barbers PT 1991-1995 VP-4) I was at that airshow also.

[@53bigmikejones]

What years were you with VP50 and VP47?? I was on Adak and had many hours in P-3's from those squadrons. 73-74. Your right, they are an AWESOME aircraft and had crews second to none.

[@dillodigger1510]

I was with VP 50 '72-'75. Loved every minute. Made a lot of friends had a lot of blasts on Adak, Guam, P.I deployments. Love seeing the P3s in the air.

[@nickbarton9819]

I was aircrew on the P-3 B

[@dutchbrotherfan1284]

I took my wife there she was pregnant with our first. Recently celebrated that babies 33rd birthday going to build this model very soon

[@flewnvy]

@luvthatzeppelin me too!

[@TheVidPro]

That goes back!

[@mcrazy11]

I can almost smell the fuel, ahhhhh. :)

[@double-h-farms]

Vp-4 skinny dragons 96-2000 barbers point Hawaii

[@LCMNUNES1962]

ELECTRA IDENTIC P3, BRASIL OK.

[@carydenton3261]

Vp 50 first P3 squadron in Vietnam was their air crew

[@jerryq1000]

VP 48, Crew 4; JEZ 1966-68. Iwakuni deployment '67-'68. I do it all over in a second!

[@emmettcrocker9509]

In flight restart of 2 engines at the same time not a normal procedure, just showoff.

[@mackmacandrews4190]

Anyone remember the name of the pizza restaurant on base in the 80’s?

[@flynavy9764]

Mountain Mike's

[@johnstephens3829]

We lived in Orion Park then

[@2n39o4]

I was in VP-48 from about 1970 to 1972. I was the "julie" operator.

[@SuperRich1970]

i remember like yesterday!!! 70's and 80's!!! :D

[@mwillblade]

WAS stationed there 93-94 until airforce took it over .

[@roccodonato4120]

VP-4 Aircrewman 1990-1994. And I'm not emptying the pisser!

[@AlanFisher]

VP-48,NARCEN Moffett, VP-91, VP-92, SAU 0810

[@kylelhaley1125]

I was stationed at Moffet 86-89, at GEMD. Worked a few air shows. The NASA birds were often more interesting than the every day jet aircraft teams ( Italian TriColori's, Blue Angels, etc). The worst part of the air shows was the field cleanup (FOD walkdown) the Monday after.

[@stevenc8140]

Whats Dat? FOD walkdown.

[@johnstephens3829]

Wat a pleasure

[@jbman413]

i always liked the flag on top.

[@masterplumdan]

1979 VP 40

[@centurion180ad]

YEAH BABY, YEAH !!!!! Made the hair on my arms stand up like a cat.

[@GeorgeBolton]

VP-48 1982 ADJ3

[@carydenton3261]

air crewman Vp 50 67 to71 three deployments to Vietnam great.air craft. for patrolling

[@K-Effect]

You can do so much cool s#it with a lot of horsepower!

[@johnosbourn4312]

I thought the Bear was the fastest turboprop aircraft in the world?

[@masterplumdan]

Ha my old duty station ASW low and slow.

[@centurion180ad]

Somebody has been screwing with the audio, on these P3 videos.

[@centurion180ad]

@SuperRich1970 Have you seen what the hollow brass hats want to replace P3 Orion with? They have this new piece of shit called P8. It is a wide body airliner with 2 jet engines, and it is a WHITE ELEPHANT!

[@kevinwilliams3927]

Was assigned to VP-40 fm 75-78.Ops/Trng/Flight/Sched. Williams[Willie]

[@centurion180ad]

@mchume65 Have you seen what the hollow brass hats want to replace her with? They have this new piece of shit called P8. It is a wide body airliner with 2 jet engines, and it is a WHITE ELEPHANT!

[@stevenc8140]

Amen! It looks like ANY passenger plane. But I remember the P2 Neptune guys saying the same thing about our P3's!

[@merlinFE1]

There are soo many things right and TERRIBLY wrong with this video. I guess 1988 was a different time for Orion Flight crews... Two engine inflight restart in the pattern, seriously?