Lockheed P2V Neptune by Stewart Wilson

The Lockheed Neptune served with the RAAF for more than a quarter of a century from 1951 and was part of the technological revolution associated with its maritime patrol/anti submarine warfare role. By the time its career was drawing to a close, the Neptune was beginning to become jam packed with the ever increasing number of 'black boxes' it needed and was replaced by the larger P-3 Orion. In the meantime it performed a vitally important role. To many, the Neptune represents the last era of piston engined bombers, a World War II design concept flying into the 1970s.

Lockheed Neptune In Australian Service covers the development of the aircraft through its many variants and details its acquisition and operation by the Royal Australian Air Force. The Neptune's operational equipment is described, as is its mission, this noting serial number, date of delivery, version and eventual fate. More than 70 illustrations support the text including new colour profiles by Juanita Franzi, technical drawings and diagrams showing the various modes of anti submarine operation.