VH-4 (Rescue Squadron 4) was one of six dedicated (VH) rescue squadrons of the U.S. Navy during World War II. VH-4 made 42 rescues of downed aviators, nine rescues of Filipino civilians and assisted in the rescue of another aviator. VH-4 was established in September 1944 and disestablished in November 1946.[1] The squadron employed the Martin PBM Mariner during its operations.