Thread: P-3 Mishap
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Old 11-07-2008 | 08:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Sputnik
For the AF guys, what's a "double anchor?"



Double anchor is an NFO or Naval Flight Officer. In the P-3 they perform the duties of navigator/comms (NAV/COM) and Tactical Coordinator (TACCO). In other planes, they perform what an AF guy would know as Weapons System officer.

It was always said that the second anchor on their Gold wings insignia kept them more firmly attached to the ground since many of them didn't seem to like flying much anyway.....
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