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VP-9

Patrol Squadron 9
Insignia of Patrol Squadron 9 (United States Navy).jpg
Active 15 March 1951 – present
Country United States of America
Branch United States Navy Seal United States Navy
Type Patrol squadron
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

Patrol Squadron 9 (VP-9) is a U.S. Navy patrol squadron located at Marine Corps Base Hawaii. As of 2011, it appears to be part of Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing Two, Commander, Naval Air Forces, Pacific.

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.

The squadron was assigned the following aircraft, effective on the dates shown:

The squadron was assigned to these home ports, effective on the dates shown:

This article incorporates text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons.


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