IV 111th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 825 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 13, 2009 Mr. Olson submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Armed Services RESOLUTION Recognizing the P–3 Orion naval aircraft for 50 years of service.

Whereas the P–3 Orion, a four-engine turboprop anti-submarine and maritime surveillance aircraft, has been on the front line of the Navy’s land-based maritime patrol since its first flight on November 25, 1959; Whereas the P–3 Orion was originally designed as a land-based, long-range, anti-submarine warfare patrol aircraft; Whereas the most capable version of the Orion, the P–3C, was first delivered to the Navy in 1969; Whereas the P–3 Orion’s mission has evolved in the 21st century to include surveillance of the battle space, both at sea and over land; Whereas the long-range capabilities of the P–3 Orion have provided instant, valuable information to ground troops in Operation Iraqi Freedom and the war on terror; Whereas the Navy continues to implement major improvements and modernizations to the P–3 Orion to satisfy Navy and joint requirements through the early part of the 21st century; and Whereas many countries fly the P–3 Orion—including Canada, Australia, Germany, and Spain—making it one of the most established Navy aircraft available to America’s allies: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives recognizes the P–3 Orion, its pilots, and its manufacturers for 50 years of invaluable service to the Armed Forces and the United States.