VP-62 (1970–present)
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Patrol Squadron SIXTY TWO (VP-62) is a combat aviation squadron of the United States Navy Reserve. Since 31 July 2015, the squadron has been assigned to Commander, Maritime Support Wing, an Echelon IV organization under the Commander, Naval Air Force Reserve.[1] Nicknamed the Broadarrows, the squadron flies the P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft from its home station of Naval Air Station Jacksonville, Florida, deploying worldwide. The squadron's aircraft can be identified by the stylized letters "LT" on the vertical stabilizer, the letter "L" being common to all U.S. Atlantic Fleet patrol aircraft, either Regular Navy or Navy Reserve, and the letter "T" being unique to VP-62. The stylized "LT" is also incorporated in the squadron's insignia as worn as a cloth patch on flight suits and flight jackets.
Patrol Squadron 62 | |
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Active | 1 November 1970 - present |
Country | United States of America |
Branch | United States Navy Reserve |
Type | squadron |
Role | Maritime Patrol and Reconnaissance |
Part of | Maritime Support Wing |
Garrison/HQ | NAS Jacksonville, Florida |
Nickname(s) | Broadarrows |
Aircraft flown | |
Patrol | SP-2H P-3A / P-3B / P-3C P-8A |