Neptune A89-277 at Sangley Point, Philippines during Exercise Sea Serpent in April 1963. The lower photo verifies that the Neptune in the top photo is also A89-277. The white anchor zap marking represents VP-40 (U.S. Navy Patrol Squadron 40) which was based at Sangley Point flying Martin P5M Marlins. The crew are (left to right)

 
Flg Off Don Shipman (AEO)
 
Flt Lt Bruce “Knocker” Niblett (nav)
 
Flg Off Bob Howe (nav)
 
Flg Off Ron Tayles (co-pilot)
 
Flt Lt Geoff Banfield (pilot and captain)
 
Flg Off Bob Woodrow (nav)
 
Flg Off Gordon Bibby (AEO)
 
Flg Off Jim Ingham (AEO)
 
FSgt Jock Wilkie (AEO)
 
FSgt Gus Hannam (AEO)

Picture: RAAF and Bob Howe

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