VPB-139 was a Patrol Bombing Squadron of the U.S. Navy. The squadron was established as Bombing Squadron 139 (VB-139) on 1 April 1943, redesignated Patrol Bombing Squadron 139 (VPB-139) on 1 October 1944 and disestablished on 13 September 1945.[1]
Patrol Bombing Squadron 139 | |
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Active | 1 April 1943 – 13 September 1945 |
Country | United States of America |
Branch | United States Navy |
Type | squadron |
Role | Maritime patrol |
Nickname(s) | Vee-Bees |
Engagements | World War II |
Aircraft flown | |
Patrol | PV-1 PV-2 |
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.