VP-40
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For current squadron, see VP-40 (1951–present).
VP-40 was a Patrol Squadron of the U.S. Navy. The squadron was established as Patrol Squadron 55 (VP-55) on 1 August 1940, redesignated Patrol Squadron 74 (VP-74) on 1 July 1941, redesignated Patrol Bombing Squadron 74 (VPB-74) on 1 October 1944, redesignated Patrol Squadron 74 (VP-74) on 15 May 1946, redesignated Medium Patrol Squadron (Seaplane) 10 (VP-MS-10) on 15 November 1946, redesignated Patrol Squadron 40 (VP-40) on 1 September 1948 and disestablished on 25 January 1950.[1]
Quick Facts Patrol Squadron 40, Active ...
Patrol Squadron 40 | |
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Active | 1 August 1940 – 25 January 1950 |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Navy |
Type | squadron |
Role | Maritime patrol |
Engagements | World War II |
Aircraft flown | |
Patrol | XPBM-1/PBM-1/3/3C/3S/5E |
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