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Description
| Manufacturer: | Martin | |
| Base model: | P-5 | |
| Designation: | SP-5 | |
| Version: | B | |
| Nickname: | Marlin | |
| Designation System: | U.S. Tri-Service | |
| Designation Period: | 1962-Present | |
| Basic role: | Patrol | |
| Modified Mission: | Anti-submarine | |
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Specifications
| Length: | 100' 7" | 30.6 m | |
| Height: | 32' 8" | 9.9 m | |
| Wingspan: | 118' 2" | 36.0 m | |
| Gross Weight: | 85,000 lb | 38,548 kg | |
Propulsion
| No. of Engines: | 2 | ||
| Powerplant: | Wright R-3350-30WA | ||
| Horsepower (each): | 3250 | ||
Performance
| Range: | 2,050 miles | 3,301 km | |
| Cruise Speed: | 150 mph | 241 km/h | 130 kt |
| Max Speed: | 251 mph | 404 km/h | 218 kt |
| Ceiling: | 24,000 ft | 7,314 m | |
Examples of this type may be found at
| Museum | City | State |
| National Museum of Naval Aviation | NAS Pensacola | Florida |
SP-5B on display
National Museum of Naval Aviation |
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| Passing through , NE | Sad to say, Rusty Williams passed away last year from cancer. You could contact his wife in Coronado to see if she still has the film. Last known address was Coronado Ave, Coronado, CA. 06/17/2008 @ 02:24 [ref: 21507] |
| Art Tobkin Bagley, MN | There have been recent queries as to the P5M-2 that made a forced landing in Lake Ascarate, near El Paso, TX, in April 1960.
Here are a few reference sources (can not verify if these are even available anymore, but I have copies available): "The North Islander" (the paper published at North Island Naval Air Station), dated May 27, 1960; the "El Paso Herald-Post", dated April 10 through April 23, 1960; and the MARINER/MARLIN ASSOCIATION "Newsletter", dated February 2002, Volume 19, No. 3. The crew that successfully landed the Marlin (the aircraft was from VP-48 and was enroute to Baltimore for "re-work") in the 3000' long lake was from VR(F)-32, based at North Island Naval Air Station. The crew that flew the Marlin from Lake Ascarate was from VP-48 (also based at North Island) and consisted of LCDR W. L. Schad (PPC), LT Gordon R. "Rusty" Williams (Co-Pilot), AD1 K. E. Goth (Plane Captain), AT1 M. H. Hewitt (Radio/Panel Operator), and AOAN L. D. Gabbert (JATO Rigger). All, with the exception of Hewitt, were from VP-48; Hewitt was from VR(F)-32. There was a film (approximately 5-10 minutes long) and the only copy I know of is/was in the possession of Gordon R. "Rusty" Williams, who is retired and living in Coronado, CA (as of February 2002). I flew as a Radio/Panel Operator in VP-31 from 62-64, and some of my flights were with Lt. Rusty Williams. 06/07/2008 @ 04:45 [ref: 21201] |
| Art Tobkin Bagley, MN | There have been recent queries as to the P5M-2 that made a forced landing in Lake Ascarate, near El Paso, TX, in April 1960.
Here are a few reference sources (can not verify if these are even available anymore, but I have copies available): "The North Islander" (the paper published at North Island Naval Air Station), dated May 27, 1960; the "El Paso Herald-Post", dated April 10 through April 23, 1960; and the MARINER/MARLIN ASSOCIATION "Newsletter", dated February 2002, Volume 19, No. 3. The crew that successfully landed the Marlin (the aircraft was from VP-48 and was enroute to Baltimore for "re-work") in the 3000' long lake was from VR(F)-32, based at North Island Naval Air Station. The crew that flew the Marlin from Lake Ascarate was from VP-48 (also based at North Island) and consisted of LCDR W. L. Schad (PPC), LT Gordon R. "Rusty" Williams (Co-Pilot), AD1 K. E. Goth (Plane Captain), AT1 M. H. Hewitt (Radio/Panel Operator), and AOAN L. D. Gabbert (JATO Rigger). All, with the exception of Hewitt, were from VP-48; Hewitt was from VR(F)-32. There was a film (approximately 5-10 minutes long) and the only copy I know of is/was in the possession of Gordon R. "Rusty" Williams, who is retired and living in Coronado, CA (as of February 2002). I flew as a Radio/Panel Operator in VP-31 from 62-64, and some of my flights were with Lt. Rusty Williams. 06/07/2008 @ 04:44 [ref: 21200] |
| Lou Marrero Windsor, ON | In reply to John Pare's question of 12/2/07 as to what Patrol squadron he would have flown out of Bermuda, the answer is VP-49. I was flew in VP-49 as a radio/radarman, AT3, from 1956-59. 01/12/2008 @ 11:57 [ref: 19269] |
| John Pare Mt. Horeb, WI | In July, 1961 as a young Marine I caught a hop on a P5M from NOB, Bermuda to Breezy Point, NAS, Norfolk. I was visiting my parents in Bermuda and returning to the Marine Barracks in Norfolk. Can anyone tell me what squadron might have flown this mission? What VP squadrons were stationed in Bermuda at the time? 12/02/2007 @ 22:56 [ref: 18769] |
| David Mulcahy , PA | I was in VRF-31 stationed in Norfolk NAS when the P5M had to be landed in the reservoir near El Paso , Texas. It lost an engine and they don't glide long. The reservoir was the closest water. The engine was repaired by a crew from Norfolk. A long causeway was plowed out of the reservoir to give a long run to get up speed. With the help of JATO bottles they got out of there and deliverd the P5M to its destination. There is a video/film of the takeoff. Who knows where that is.I was not on that crew but i flew the elect. panel position on crew. Byeeeeeeeeee Dave M. 09/29/2007 @ 11:50 [ref: 18051] |
| MANUEL LOPEZ HENDERSON, NV | I SERVED IN VP-40 FROM DEC. 25, 1962 UNTILL SEPT.15, 1966. I FLEW FIRST IN CREW 7 FOR THE XO. THEN IN CREW 1 FOR THE CO. I RECIVED THE AIR MEDAL FOR MISSIONS FLOWN IN VIETNAM. ITS BEEN A LONG TIME BUT I REMEMBER THE EXCITEMENT LIKE YESTERDAY. THE DAYS WERE LONG LIVING IN THE AIRCRAFT ON DEPLOYMENT BUT I WOULD DO IT AGAIN IN A HEARTBEAT. 05/20/2007 @ 15:18 [ref: 16540] |
| Don Yancey LaPorte, TX | I was in VP-40 from 10/63 to 8/66 As a AE3 off and on in crew 8, old party missed QE-8. I miss slapping old ziggy's hand when wanted more throttle, but he would buy the beer.
Miss all the old crew. 04/27/2007 @ 10:29 [ref: 16326] |
| Don Yancey LaPorte, TX | I was in VP-40 from 10/63 to 8/66 As a AE3 off and on in crew 8, old party missed QE-8. I miss slapping old ziggy's hand when wanted more throttle, but he would buy the beer.
Miss all the old crew. 04/27/2007 @ 10:29 [ref: 16325] |
| Greg El Paso, TX | Does anyone have any info ( printed or verbal ) about the P5M-2 that had to make an emergency landing in a lake in El Paso, Texas. It occured in Aprin 1960.
Thanks, Greg 07/07/2006 @ 09:28 [ref: 13671] |
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