Patrol Squadron 9 (VP-9) is a U.S. Navy patrol squadron with its homeport located at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island. As of 2018, VP-9 is part of Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing Ten, Commander, Naval Air Forces, Pacific.
Patrol Squadron 9 | |
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Active | 15 March 1951 – present |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Navy |
Type | Patrol squadron |
Garrison/HQ | Naval Air Station Whidbey Island |
Nickname(s) | Golden Eagles |
Engagements | Korean War Vietnam War |
Aircraft flown | |
Patrol | P4Y-2/2S P-2V-2/7/SP-2H P-3A/B/C P-8A |
The squadron was established on 15 March 1951. It is the second squadron to be designated VP-9, the first VP-9 was redesignated VP-12 on 1 July 1939.[1]
The squadron was assigned the following aircraft, effective on the dates shown:[1]
The squadron was assigned to these home ports, effective on the dates shown:[1]
This article incorporates text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons.
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