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Arrival of the RAF’s First Poseidon MRA1
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2020

Arrival of the RAF’s First Poseidon MRA1

On 4 February 2020, the first RAF Poseidon MRA1 arrived in the United Kingdom, restoring a dedicated long-range maritime patrol capability.

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On 4 February 2020, the first RAF Poseidon MRA1 arrived in the United Kingdom, restoring a dedicated long-range maritime patrol capability.
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