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Orion casts its net in fisheries op

written by australianaviation.com.au | November 24, 2011

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An RAAF AP-3C Orion has taken part in annual operations targeting illegal fishing in the South Pacific.

An RAAF AP-3C Orion maritime surveillance aircraft has deployed to support a multi-national operation targeting illegal tuna fishing in the South Pacific.

Operation KURU KURU, which ran from November 7 to 14, patrolled a 30-million square kilometre area as part of annual efforts to keep poachers out of the lucrative Pacific Tuna fisheries.

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The Orion flew four missions as part of the operation, identifying about 100 fishing vessels within its areas of operation, the RAAF said.

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