P2V-1 Neptune, "The Truculent Turtle"

#otd Lockheed P2V-1 Neptune, "The Truculent Turtle" Photographed in flight on 26 September 1946. On 29 September to 1 October 1946, this plane flew from Perth, Australia, to Columbus, Ohio, taking 55 hours, 17 minutes for the trip. It flew 11,235.6 miles nonstop, without refueling. The plane had been specially modified for the flight. #p2v #neptune #flynavy #aviationsafari #aviationpreservation #boneyardsafari