Awards approved for vp 731 for services during westpac deployment 151 through 851 includes the china service medal extended, and the navy occupation service medal authorized august 1951 for all squadron members. We ask that you enter only enough information about yourself that your shipmates can recall you. Vp 46 became the first pacific fleet patrol squadron to transition into the new p3a orion. Deploying alongside vp16 will be the vp46 grey knights from whidbey island, wash. Us navy aircraft, military aircraft, naval history, us military, coast guard, air force. On june 2nd, 1966 the squadron made a six month deployment to nas adak, alaska. Vpnavy vp48 history summary page vp patrol squadron. His pby squadron deployed to the south pacific where he was shot down by the japanese. Salisbury sound av pine island av 12 01oct1965 27sep1966. Registration and communicating with shipmates at is free forever. In april 1952 vp4 again was deployed to barbers point and from there to nas. Vp50 miscellaneous summary page vp patrol squadron vpnavy. This is the story of a p3 flight crew forced to ditch in the north pacific.
Patrol squadron fortysix vp 46 grey knights deployments us. Vp4 not only carried on its regular missions in japan but also provided support for operations in viet nam by maintaining shortterm detachments to naf cam ranh bay. Empire challenge allowed vp 1 to display its capabilities through joint operations helping to expand the tactical use of the p3. Part of vp 40s complement of aircraft had been augmented prior to deployment with new pbm5s aircraft. During the deployment, the squadron participated in numerous nato exercises in addition to normal. During this deployment, vp 1s aircrews flew armed reconnaissance and surveillance flights in the arabian gulf while also supporting seventh fleet operations from 16 different nations. Isbell trophy for excellence in antisubmarine warfare for the nas sigonella, sicily deployment. I was the squadrons worst mechanic a well earned honor. I then served with vp 1 at nas whidbey island, washington 1954. Here is the real story related to me by one of my crewmates.
Part of patrol and reconnaissance wing ten, vp 46 is the oldest maritime patrol squadron and the second oldest aircraft squadron in the entire u. After a tour with vx1, captain hernandez returned to vp 46 as executive officer in 1975 and assumed command of that squadron in 1976. Upon arrival the squadron came under the operational control of faw6, relieving vp892. P3c orion aircraft vp 4, vp 5, vp 8, vp 40, vp 47, vp 62 and vp 69 line the rainbow fleet tarmac of marine corps air station kaneohe bay during the rim of the pacific rimpac 2010 exercise. Us navy cruise books are unofficial publications published by a ships crew to document a cruise or deployment. Vp46 returned from an arabian gulf deployment in june 2000 where. Jan 27, 2015 the 1972 deployment to nas cubi point. Pao site help information for new arrivals follow us on the vp 4 facebook page.
Vpnavy vp9 history summary page vp patrol squadron. As a former navy pilot having served a six months deployment in ada k with vp9. Vp 45 was established as patrol squadron 205 vp 205 on 1 november 1942, redesignated patrol bombing squadron 205 vpb205 on 1 october 1944, redesignated patrol squadron 205 vp 205 on 15 may 1946, redesignated medium patrol squadron seaplane 5 vp ms5 on 15 november 1946, redesignated patrol squadron 45 vp 45 on 1 september 1948. July 1976may 1977 deployment cruise book 21jan2000 vp 46. Neal aircraft maintenance award for maintenance excellence. In april 2018, vp 4 deployed to kadena, japan, and the squadrons 12 combat aircrews logged 3,575 mishapfree flight hours and sustained a 100 percent sortie completion rate.
Patrol squadron 46 vp 46, also known as the grey knights, is a maritime patrol squadron of the united states navy based at naval air station whidbey island, washington. Through their efforts lie and successes of our deployment. The activities emphasized will vary depending on whether the squadron is in prepost deployment, deployed, or in a trainingsustainment period at home station. Vp5 history through almost seven decades, the command now recognized as vp5 has served the cause of freedom.
See actions taken by the people who manage and post content. Patrol squadron fortysix vp 46 grey knights deployments us navy challenge coin. Microscale decal 14236 1144 p3c orion vp 45 vp 47 vp 49 vp 50 vp 64 p 1971 usn patrol squadron 47 adak deployment vp 47 cruise book navy cruise book patrol squadron vp 46 adak alaska 1964 base personnel a. Vpnavy vp42 history summary page vp patrol squadron. Vpnavy is dedicated to the men and women of the united states navy flying asw vp vpb patrol aircraft past and present. This marked the first time the grey knights operated a land based aircraft in their history. The other photo is of three vp 43 pby pilots who also flew in the aleutian island campaign of june 1942 at the same. Vp48 transitioned to the p3a orion and a permanent change of station to nas moffett field, california. Vpnavy vp731 history summary page vp patrol squadron. Vp46 welcomes deployment after productive homecycle. This cruise book is dedicated to the officers and men of patrol squadron forty six. The squadron was based at naf iwakuni, japan, supported by uss kenneth whiting av14 and uss gardiners bay avp39. From ocean to ocean the sailors and aviators who have comprised this squadrons roll call have helped build a record of maritime patrol aviation mpa warfighting excellence and extraordinary professional achievement and service. Patrol squadron 46 vp46, also known as the grey knights, is a maritime patrol squadron of.
The squadron was relieved on 12 december 1974 and returned to nas jacksonville, florida. On 10 january 1986, vp 47 made its first deployment to diego garcia, british indian ocean territory biot. The navys last active duty p3c orion squadron is on its. During this deployment, vp 40 passed the milestone of,000 flight hours without an accident, and celebrated 18 years of accidentfree flying. Rimpac is a biennial, multinational exercise designed to strengthen regional partnerships and improve interoperability. Harrison man aged to make a textbook water landing without power. Vp 4 departed oahu for the last time as a hawaii squadron in march 2016. While on deployment, vp 4 executed a permanent duty station change to whidbey island. Patrol squadron fortysix vp 46 grey knights deployments. Upon returning from deployment in september 2016, vp 4 executed a permanent duty station change to nas whidbey island and transition to the boeing p8a poseidon aircraft. Several commands only order copies for about 23 of the crew as a rule of thumb. The pelicans of patrol squadron 45 vp45, attached to commander, task force 67 ctf 67 and led by commanding. Part of vp40s complement of aircraft had been augmented prior to deployment with new pbm5s aircraft. Redesignated patrol squadron thirtytwo vp32 on 15 may 1946.
Vp 46 is conducting training exercises to maintain proficiency for their upcoming deployment. Patrol squadron vp 46 returns home united states navy. This was a shortlived change, as the transition to the p3a began only three years later. Aug 02, 2012 us navy patrol squadron vp 46, stationed at moffett field california in 1963, was the first west coast unit to receive the new p3a orion. It seems crew one made a normal takeoff from the sealane and climbed to a safe altitude to retract the flaps and jettison the spent jato bottles. Upon arrival the squadron came under the operational control of faw6, relieving vp 892. In april 1964 the squadron made its first deployment with. Vp 46 had the privilege of being the first west coast squadron to fly the p3a orion, the aircraft it has continued to fly in various versions to this day. May 07, 2008 intro to the dvd that i made of our 2006 deployment to japan. To go with the new cruise books, here is the list of all vp 4 cruise books currently posted. Following is a short pictorial history of six months in the life of vp 46 and its men. Vpnavy vp6 history summary page vp patrol squadron. P8 poseidon aircraft from patrol squadron 4 arrive in.
I served with vp 22 19511954 nas barbers point, hawaii with a deployments to naf naha, okinawa, japan quonset huts and naf kadena, okinawa, japan tents. The deployment will go down in vp 46 s history as its final time flying the p3c orion before beginning a sixmonth transition to the p8a poseidon. If you are reporting to the command or looking for more information about our location, please see our welcome aboard page. Due to our dynamic schedule, the information on this site changes frequently. This is the patrol squadron 46 1971 deployment to adak and guam commemorative book. Redesignated medium patrol squadron seaplane six vp ms6 on 15 november 1946.
Vpnavy vp6 shipmates summary page vp patrol squadron. The grey knights invite you to browse our internet home. The golden swordsmen of patrol squadron vp 47 is a navy p8a poseidon maritime patrol squadron based out of whidbey island, wa, and attached to patrol reconnaissance wing ten. Following is a short pictorial history of six months in the life of vp46 and its men. Vp 46 returned from an arabian gulf deployment in june 2000 where they were the first vp squadron to deploy with the sensor aircraft improvement program aip advanced imagery multispectral. Vpnavy vp2 history summary page vp patrol squadron. Redesignated patrol squadron fortysix vp46 on 1 september 1948. In july 1974, vp 45 deployed to nas keflavik, iceland and conducted flight operations in the north atlantic. See more ideas about aviation, go navy and navy day. These two photos are part of the photo group that is already posted in the vpnavy vp 42 history section. Additionally, vp 1 made the first visit by a united states p3 to hanoi, vietnam since the vietnam war and was awarded the battle excellence award for their. Before hostilities ended in 1953, vp46 deployed twice more to the region. Creating those books is an old tradition in the us navy.
Vpnavy vp49 shipmates summary page vp patrol squadron. Commanding officer, vp 4 unit 209190 box 1 fpo ap 96601 we will not obtain personally identifying information about you when you visit our site unless you choose to provide such information to us. Navy p8a poseidon maritime patrol aircraft squadron completed a sevenmonth deployment to the u. Vp48 began its third westpac deployment to korea just as the hostilities ceased on 27 july 1953. Vpnavy vp1 history summary page vp patrol squadron. Squadron insignia and nickname although the official buaer approval of the. Nns the men and women of patrol squadron vp 46 returned to naval air station whidbey island after a six month deployment in the 5th, 6th, and 7th fleet areas of responsibility aors. Vp 1s good name continued to spread in valiant shield in august. On 10 august 1987, vp 47 returned to misawa, japan for another successful deployment. Vpnavy vp19 history summary page vp patrol squadron. Captain hernandez spent 1977 and 1978 as a student at the national war college in washington, d. Bergstrom and lucius campbell two in each photo and campbell is to the left in each. Tll this was accomplished from bases several thousand miles distant, in weather ranging from the arctic ice and cold to the heat and humidity of the tropics.
In networking with fleet readiness groupfrg, family connect will be distributing information regarding vp 46 frg, command and community events and activities. This is the patrol squadron 46 1971 deployment to adak and guam commemorative cruise book. Vp 47 returned to moffett field in february of 1988. Vp46 has maintained a continuous history back to the founding of patrol squadron. The squadron was scattered across five different detachment sites, where they all performed at a high operational tempo. The dramatic history of aviations most controversial airliner. As an operations officer of vp 9 p2v in 1955 he got his first taste of alaskan flying.
Based upon my memories as an aircrew man in vp2 and vp 46, the. The six aircraft that had been operated by the vp48 detachment were transferred to vp50 upon the conclusion of the deployment. Over the years cruise books and squadron histories have mentioned earlier. Vp46 deployed to magdalena bay, california, with vp47 for. Us navy cruise books the largest online collection of. During this deployment, vp 48 saw every type of tasking known to the p3 community, from subtime to medevacs and seaair rescue operations. Vp 46 had also deployed p3cs to europe, but vp 40 did not send any of its aircraft to that region, according to reports. Vp 46s planes returned to whidbey island earlier in april 2019. During the deployment, vp 46 maintained a rigorous operational tempo completing over 600 missions encompassing in excess of.
Vp 49 first squadron detachment with p3a to bermuda bda. The squadron was established as patrol squadron 27 vp 27 on 1 june 1944, redesignated patrol bombing squadron 27 vpb27 on 1 october 1944, redesignated patrol squadron 27 vp 27 on 15 may 1946, redesignated medium patrol squadron seaplane 7 vp ms7 on 15 november 1946 and redesignated patrol squadron 47 vp 47 on 1 september 1948. Narmid 1956 nas corpus christi, texas summer deployment cruise book 05feb2002 vp 45. Redesignated medium patrol squadron seaplane six vpms6 on 15 november 1946.
Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page. Naval air squadron deployments during the korean war. Vp 46 deployed to naf naha, okinawa, with a detachment of six aircraft at ns sangley point, relieving vp 9. Vpnavy vp47 history summary page vp patrol squadron. See more ideas about aviation, grey knights and oak harbor. Navys last active duty p3c orion squadron on final deployment. As a former navy pilot having served a six months deployment in ada k with vp9 and. Redesignated patrol squadron fortysix vp 46 on 1 september 1948. Vp46 deployed to nas keflavik, iceland, a rarity for a pacific fleet patrol squadron, coming under the operational control of commander second fleet. Us navy patrol squadron vp46, stationed at moffett field california in 1963, was the first west coast unit to receive the new p3a orion. Vp46 deployment masirah fixed wing aircraft, 3c, us navy, aviation. The number of copies of a cruise book is very limited.
This book is dedicated to the officers and men of vp 46. Vpnavy has attempted to collect every available piece of information via the internet. Technical drawing, military art, art studios, creative director, caricature, book art. Patron four six is located at ault field on nas whidbey island just outside of beautiful oak harbor, washington. During this period vp 46 deployed to nas iwakuni, japan and naf kadena, okinawa, japan. It is the story of long hours and hard work aloft and on the ground. Throughout its history, the importance of safety in all operations and at. As an alternative, the kindle ebook is available now and can be read on any device with the free.
Navys last active duty p3c orion squadron on final. Vpnavy vp22 shipmates summary page vp patrol squadron. Vp 46 is now set to enter a sixmonth transition period to switch over to. Redesignated patrol squadron thirtytwo vp 32 on 15 may 1946. Effective 15 february 1967, vp48 was administratively assigned to faw10 vice faw14. In january of 1968, vp 6 made a six month deployment to naha, okinawa. Vp40, vp42, vp44, vp45, vp46, vp47, vp48, vp49, vp50, vp56, vt31 and.
Air medals were approved for flight crew members by u. Navy photo by mass communication specialist 3rd class alex j. This book covers the squadron that used them and parts of the pilot handbook. Vp 46 received its first p2v neptune, completing the transition on 24 august 1961.
Us navy patrol squadron 46 1971 deployment commemorative cruise book ltjg rekers on. In august 1968, vp4 continued its long history of quality service by deploying to mcas iwakuni, japan with its newly acquired p3 orion aircraft. Commanding officer, vp 4 unit 209190 box 1 fpo ap 96601 we will not obtain personally identifying information about you when you visit our site unless you choose to provide such. Patrol squadron 40 vp40 1971 westpac deployment cruise book. In 1959 he too over as xo of vp 1 p2v and fleeted up to co official u. During this deployment, the squadron received a presidential unit citation for asw operations in the western pacific. Navy asw patrol squadrons is posted with permission on pages dedicated to each respective squadron. Vp 46 celebrated their 75th anniversary while on deployment to the western pacific and the middle east in july 2006.
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