VP-HL-1
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VP-HL-1 was a Heavy Patrol Squadron (Landplane) of the U.S. Navy. The squadron was established as Bombing Squadron 116 (VB-116) on 1 December 1943, redesignated Patrol Bombing Squadron 116 (VPB-116) on 1 October 1944, redesignated Patrol Squadron 116 (VP-116) on 15 May 1946, redesignated Heavy Patrol Squadron (Landplane) 1 (VP-HL-1) on 15 November 1946 and disestablished on 22 May 1947.[1]
Quick Facts Heavy Patrol Squadron (Landplane) 1, Active ...
Heavy Patrol Squadron (Landplane) 1 | |
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Active | 1 December 1943 – 22 May 1947 |
Country | United States of America |
Branch | United States Navy |
Type | squadron |
Role | Maritime patrol |
Nickname(s) | Blue Raiders |
Engagements | World War II |
Aircraft flown | |
Patrol | PB4Y-1 PB4Y-2 |
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