VP-10 Displays the P-8A in Seoul

Photo By Lt.j.g. Samantha Michel | 191019-N-XC547-0002 SEOUL, South Korea (Oct 19, 2019) Sailors attached to VP-10 interact with a Sailor from the Republic of Korea during a static display at the Seoul International Aerospace and Defense Exhibition (ADEX) in Seoul, South Korea from October 15th through October 21st 2019. The Seoul ADEX is the largest, most comprehensive event of its kind in Northeast Asia, attracting aviation and aerospace professionals, key defense personnel, aviation enthusiasts and the general public alike. (U.S. Navy Photo)  

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA

10.19.2019

Story by Lt.j.g. Samantha Michel 

Patrol Squadron (VP) 10

SEOUL, South Korea- Patrol Squadron (VP) 10 sent a crew of fifteen “Red Lancers” to participate in the Seoul International Aerospace and Defense Exhibition (ADEX) in Seoul, South Korea from October 15th through October 21st 2019.

The event consisted of an indoor and outdoor exhibition displaying a multitude of naval aircraft from around the world. This event occurs every other year and is the largest air show and air defense exposition in Northeastern Asia.

The crew manned a P-8A Poseidon static display throughout the event, demonstrating a continued partnership with the South Korean government in the 7th Fleet Area of Responsibility (AOR).

This exhibition provided an opportunity to interact with foreign nations, aviation technology companies, and U.S. military aviation assets.
“This event allowed us the opportunity to interact with the Republic of Korea, who showed great hospitality, as well as the chance to interact with multiple aviation companies,” said Aviation Electronics Technician 2nd Class Nuikane Corpin.

The Red Lancers networked with members of the Republic of Korea’s Air Force, including a P-3 Tactical Coordinator. They also gave a tour of the aircraft to several members of Boeing, providing an opportunity to demonstrate the importance and capabilities of the P-8A Poseidon to the contractors that designed and built the aircraft.

There were other U.S. military aviation assets present at the exhibition. Throughout the event, the Red Lancers met with aircrew from both USN and USAF platforms, to include the MH-60R, KC-135 and C-17.

“It has been an amazing opportunity working with the Republic of Korea’s Air Force as they celebrate their 70th anniversary. Overall, it has been an incredible experience meeting members from other nation’s armed services,” said Lt. j.g. Beau Bayless, one of the pilots manning the static display.

The Red Lancers, based in Jacksonville, Florida, are operating out of Misawa, Japan conducting maritime patrol and reconnaissance and theater security cooperation operations within 7th Fleet AOR in support of Commander, Task Force 72, C7F (Commander, 7th Fleet) and U.S. Indo-Pacific Command objectives throughout the Indo-Asia Pacific region.

• Date Taken: 10.19.2019
• Date Posted: 10.29.2019 18:33
• Story ID: 349792
• Location: SEOUL, KR