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02/12/2005. Remarks by Alfred Damen: "MLD Lockheed SP-2H Neptune '212' coming in low and slow at NAS Valkenburg at the end of a patrol over the North Sea in the summer of 1964. All Neptunes had been re-coverted to P-2H standard by that time, which included the re-installation of the glazed over nose for the observer. Type history with the MLD (Marine Luchtvaart Dienst = Naval Air Service): 15 aircraft P2V-7B (P-2H) and P2V-7S (SP-2H) from Lockheed. Delivered September 8, 1961 to March 2, 1962, used by 321 Squadron, 5 Squadron and 320 Squadron. Serials 200 to 214. 4 aircraft P2V-7 from French Navy received October 25, 1965. Serials 215 to 218, used by 320 Squadron. All but one converted to SP-2H standard with glazed nose. Used for maritime patrol/ASW duties. Last withdrawn July 22, 1982, replaced by Lockheed P-3 Orions."