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VP-22 (1943–1994)
VP-22 was a long-lived Patrol Squadron of the U.S. Navy, nicknamed the ''Dragons'' from 1944 to 1950, and the ''Blue Geese'' from 1951 to 1994. It was established as Bombing Squadron VB-102 on 15 February 1943, redesignated Patrol Bombing Squadron VPB-102 on 1 October 1944, redesignated VP-102 on 15 May 1946, redesignated Heavy Patrol Squadron (Landplane) VP-HL-2 on 15 November 1946, redesignated VP-22 on 1 September 1948 and disestablished on 31 March 1994. It was the third squadron to be designated VP-22, the VP-101, first VP-22 was disestablished, merged with VPB-29, VP-101 on 18 April 1942 and the VP-42, second VP-22 was redesignated VPB-22 on 1 October 1944. Operational history *15 February 1943: VB-102 was established at NAS Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, from half of the squadron assets and personnel of VP-14. It operated under the operational control of FAW-2 during its formation and training period. The squadron continued flying the Consolidated PBY Catalina, PBY-5A Catalinas from ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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