List of United States Navy aircraft squadrons
Fixed Wing Squadrons -- Patrol ( VP ) , Patrol Squadron Special Unit ( VPU ) , Unmanned Patrol ( VUP )
Table:
Squadron Designation
Insignia
Nickname
Aircraft
Operational and Administrative Commander [h]
Squadron Lineage[8]
Notes

VP-1
(Fifth use)

Screaming Eagles

P-8A

Commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing TEN

VB-128: 15 Feb 1943-1 Oct 1944
VPB-128: 1 Oct 1944–15 May 1946
VP-128: 15 May 1946–15 Nov 1946
VP-ML-1: 15 Nov 1946-1 Sep 1948
VP-1(5th): 1 Sep 1948–present

Homeport NAS Whidbey Island

VP-4
(Second use)

Skinny Dragons

P-8A

Commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing TEN

VB-144: 1 Jul 1943-1 Oct 1944
VPB-144: 1 Oct 1944–15 May 1946
VP-144: 15 May 1946–15 Nov 1946
VP-ML-4: 15 Nov 1946-1 Sep 1948
VP-4(2nd): 1 Sep 1948–present

Homeport NAS Whidbey Island

VP-5
(Second use)

Mad Foxes

P-8A

Commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing ELEVEN

VP-17F: 2 Jan 1937-1 Oct 1937
VP-17(1st): 1 Oct 1937-1 Jul 1939
VP-42(1st): 1 Jul 1939–15 Feb 1943
VB-135: 15 Feb 1943-1 Oct 1944
VPB-135: 1 Oct 1944–15 May 1946
VP-135: 15 May 1946–15 Nov 1946
VP-ML-5: 15 Nov 1946-1 Sep 1948
VP-5(2nd): 1 Sep 1948–present

Homeport NAS Jacksonville

VP-8
(Second use)

Tigers

P-8A

Commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing ELEVEN

VP-201: 1 Sep 1942-1 Oct 1944
VPB-201: 1 Oct 1944–15 May 1946
VP-201: 15 May 1946–15 Nov 1946
VP-MS-1: 15 Nov 1946-5 Jun 1947
VP-ML-8: 5 Jun 1947-1 Sep 1948
VP-8(2nd): 1 Sep 1948–present

Homeport NAS Jacksonville

VP-9
(Second use)

Golden Eagles

P-8A

Commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing TEN

VP-9(2nd): 15 Mar 1951–present

Homeport NAS Whidbey Island

VP-10
(Third use)

Red Lancers

P-8A

Commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing ELEVEN

VP-10(3rd): 19 Mar 1951–present

Homeport NAS Jacksonville

VP-16
(Third use)

War Eagles

P-8A

Commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing ELEVEN

VP-906: May 1946-15 Nov 1946
VP-ML-56: 15 Nov 1946-Feb 1950
VP-741: Feb 1959-4 Feb 1953:
VP-16(3rd): 4 Feb 1953–present[18]

Homeport NAS Jacksonville
USNR VP-741 activated on 1 May 1951 for the Korean War

VP-26
(Third use)

Tridents

P-8A

Commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing ELEVEN

VB-114: 26 Aug 1943-1 Oct 1944
VPB-114: 1 Oct 1944–15 May 1946
VP-114: 15 May 1946–15 Nov 1946
VP-HL-6: 15 Nov 1946-1 Sep 1948
VP-26(3rd): 1 Sep 1948–present

Homeport NAS Jacksonville

VP-30

Pro's Nest

P-3C
P-8A

Commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Group

VP-30: 30 Jun 1960–present

Fleet Replacement Squadron based at NAS Jacksonville

VP-40
(Second use)

Fighting Marlins

P-8A

Commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing TEN

VP-40(2nd): 20 Jan 1951–present

Homeport NAS Whidbey Island

VP-45
(Third use)

Pelicans

P-8A

Commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing ELEVEN

VP-205(1st): 1 Nov 1942-1 Oct 1944
VPB-205: 1 Oct 1944–15 May 1946
VP-205(2nd): 15 May 1946–15 Nov 1946
VP-MS-5: 15 Nov 1946-1 Sep 1948
VP-45(3rd): 1 Sep 1948–present

Homeport NAS Jacksonville

VP-46

Grey Knights

P-8A

Commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing TEN

VP-5S: 1 Sep 1931-1 Apr 1933
VP-5F: 1 Apr 1933–1937
VP-5(1st): 1937-1 Jul 1939
VP-33(1st): 1 Jul 1939-1 Jul 1941
VP-32(2nd): 1 Jul 1941-1 Oct 1944
VPB-32: 1 Oct 1944–15 May 1946
VP-MS-6: 15 Nov 1946-1 Sep 1948
VP-46: 1 Sep 1948-present

Homeport NAS Whidbey Island
Second oldest currently active aircraft squadron in the U. S. Navy

VP-47

Golden Swordsmen

P-8A

Commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing TEN

VP-27(1st): 1 Jun 1944-1 Oct 1944
VPB-27: 1 Oct 1944–15 May 1946
VP-27(2nd): 15 May 1946–15 Nov 1946
VP-MS-7: 15 Nov 1946-1 Sep 1948
VP-47: 1 Sep 1948–present

Homeport NAS Whidbey Island

VP-62
(Fourth use)

Broadarrows

P-3C

Commander, Maritime Support Wing

VP-62(4th): 1 Nov 1970–present

U S Navy Reserve Squadron
Homeport NAS Jacksonville

VP-69

Totems

P-3C

Commander, Maritime Support Wing

VP-69: 1 Nov 1970–present

U S Navy Reserve Squadron
Homeport NAS Whidbey Island

VPU-2

Wizards

P-3C

Commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing TEN

VPU-2: 1 Jul 1982–present

Homeport MCAS Kaneohe Bay

VUP-11

MQ-4C

Commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing TEN

To be established in 2020.

Homeport NAS Whidbey Island

VUP-19

File:Unmanned Patrol Squadron 19 insignia.jpg

Big Red

MQ-4C

Commander, Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing ELEVEN

VUP-19: 1 Oct 2016[19][20]-present

Homeport NAS Jacksonville
NAS Point Mugu (detachment)

With reference to the tabular data along with the passages listed at the end.

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Patrol Squadron One ( VP-1 ) , established 15 February 1943 , is an active aviation squadron of the United States Navy operating the Boeing P-8A Poseidon aircraft from its home port at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island , Washington , United States . The squadron is known by its nickname Screaming Eagles , adopted in 1985 replacing its previous nickname Fleet 's Finest . The squadron went by the call sign BACKDOOR during the 1960s and 1970s .
The Boeing P-8 Poseidon ( formerly Multimission Maritime Aircraft ) is a military aircraft developed and produced by Boeing Defense , Space & Security , modified from the 737-800ERX . It was developed for the United States Navy ( USN ) . The P-8 is being operated in the anti-submarine warfare ( ASW ) , anti-surface warfare ( ASUW ) , and shipping interdiction roles . It is armed with torpedoes , Harpoon anti-ship missiles and other weapons , and is able to drop and monitor sonobuoys , as well as operate in conjunction with other assets , including the Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton maritime surveillance unmanned aerial vehicle ( UAV ) . The P-8 is operated by the United States Navy , the Indian Navy , Royal Australian Air Force ( RAAF ) and the UK 's Royal Air Force ( RAF ) . It has also been ordered by the Royal Norwegian Air Force ( RNoAF ) , the Royal New Zealand Air Force ( RNZAF ) , and the Republic of Korea Navy ( ROKN ) .
A Patrol Wing ( PatWing ) was a United States Navy aviation unit with the commander of a Patrol Wing known as the Commodore , the ComPatWing or COMPATWING . From 1 November 1942 to 30 June 1973 Patrol Wings were designated Fleet Air Wings . On 26 March 1999 all then existing Pacific Fleet Patrol Wings were redesignated Patrol and Reconnaissance Wings and on 1 June 1999 all then existing Atlantic Fleet Patrol Wings were redesigned Patrol and Reconnaissance Wings with the Commodore designated as COMPATRECONWING or ComPatReconWing . Currently , there are three Patrol and Reconnaissance Wings in the U.S. Navy
Naval Air Station Whidbey Island ( NASWI ) ( IATA : NUW , ICAO : KNUW , FAA LID : NUW ) is a naval air station of the United States Navy located on two pieces of land near Oak Harbor , on Whidbey Island , in Island County , Washington . The main portion of the base , Ault Field , is about three miles north of Oak Harbor . The other section , called the Seaplane Base for the PBY Catalina flying boats once based there , holds most of the island 's Navy housing as well as the air station 's main Navy Exchange and DeCA Commissary . The NASWI commanding officer also has command of a lightly used [ not verified in body ] satellite airfield , Naval Outlying Landing Field ( NOLF ) Coupeville , on central Whidbey Island at 48°11′24″N 122°37′48″W / 48.19000°N 122.63000°W / 48.19000 ; -122.63000 ( Naval Outlying Field Coupeville ) , roughly nine miles south of Ault Field . Primarily used for Field Carrier Landing Practice ( FCLP ) by carrier-based jets , this field has no permanently assigned personnel . NASWI supports the MH-60S Seahawk helicopter and the EA-18G Growler , P-3C Orion , P-8 Poseidon , EP-3E ARIES and C-40 Clipper fixed-wing aircraft .
Patrol Squadron Four ( VP-4 ) is a U.S. Navy land-based patrol squadron based at the Naval Air Station Whidbey Island , Oak Harbor , Washington , which is tasked to undertake maritime patrol , anti-submarine warfare ( ASW ) , and intelligence , surveillance and reconnaissance ( ISR ) missions flying the Boeing P-8 Poseidon . The squadron was originally established as Bombing Squadron 144 ( VB-144 ) on 1 July 1943 , redesignated Patrol Bombing Squadron 144 ( VPB-144 ) on 1 October 1944 , redesignated Patrol Squadron 144 ( VP-144 ) on 15 May 1946 , redesignated Medium Patrol Squadron ( Landplane ) 4 ( VP-ML-4 ) on 15 November 1946 and redesignated Patrol Squadron FOUR ( VP-4 ) on 1 September 1948 . It is the second squadron to be designated VP-4 , the first VP-4 was redesignated VP-22 on 1 July 1939 .
Patrol Squadron FIVE ( VP-5 ) is a long-lived maritime patrol squadron of the United States Navy . It is the second squadron to bear the VP-5 designation . VP-5 is the second oldest patrol squadron , the fourth oldest in the United States Navy , and the 33rd oldest squadron in the United States military . As of 2019 , VP-5 is still active and is based at NAS Jacksonville , Florida .
Naval Air Station Jacksonville ( NAS Jacksonville ) ( IATA : NIP , ICAO : KNIP , FAA LID : NIP ) is a large naval air station located approximately eight miles ( 13 km ) south of the central business district of Jacksonville , Florida , United States .
Patrol Squadron Eight ( VP-8 ) is a U.S. Navy land-based patrol squadron stationed at Naval Air Station Jacksonville , Florida ( USA ) . VP-8 is tasked to undertake maritime patrol , anti-submarine warfare ( ASW ) , and intelligence , surveillance and reconnaissance ( ISR ) missions . The Squadron is equipped with the Boeing P-8A Poseidon . The squadron was originally established as Patrol Squadron 201 ( VP-201 ) on 1 September 1942 , redesignated Patrol Bombing Squadron 201 ( VPB-201 ) on 1 October 1944 , redesignated Patrol Squadron 201 ( VP-201 ) on 15 May 1946 , redesignated Patrol Squadron , Medium Seaplane 1 ( VP-MS-1 ) on 15 November 1946 , redesignated Patrol Squadron , Medium Landplane 8 ( VP-ML-8 ) on 5 June 1947 and redesignated Patrol Squadron 8 ( VP-8 ) on 1 September 1948 . It is the second squadron to be designated VP-8 , the first VP-8 was redesignated VP-24 on 1 July 1939 .
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 . 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 .
Patrol Squadron 10 ( VP-10 ) is a United States Navy Patrol Squadron based at Naval Air Station Jacksonville in Jacksonville , Florida , United States . It is nicknamed the Red Lancers and is equipped with the Boeing P-8A Poseidon . It is the third squadron to be designated VP-10 . The first VP-10 was redesignated VP-2D15 on 21 September 1927 and the second VP-10 was redesignated VP-25 on 1 July 1939 .
VP-16 , nicknamed the War Eagles , is an active Patrol Squadron of the U.S. Navy . It has been based at NAS Jacksonville , Florida since its founding in 1946 . The squadron 's mission is to operate Maritime patrol aircraft to the fleet in support of national interests . Originally established as Reserve Patrol Squadron 906 ( VP-906 ) in May 1946 , it was redesignated Medium Seaplane Squadron 56 ( VP-ML-56 ) on 15 November 1946 , redesignated Patrol Squadron 741 ( VP-741 ) in February 1950 and redesignated Patrol Squadron 16 ( VP-16 ) on 4 February 1953 . It is the third squadron to be designated VP-16 ; the first VP-16 was redesignated VP-41 on 1 July 1939 and the second VP-16 was redesignated VPB-16 on 1 October 1944 .
The VP-26 Tridents are a United States Navy aircraft squadron based at Naval Air Station Jacksonville in Florida . The squadron flies Boeing P-8A patrol aircraft . It was established as Bombing Squadron 114 ( VB-114 ) on 26 August 1943 and renamed Patrol Bombing Squadron 114 ( VPB-114 ) on 1 October 1944 ; Patrol Squadron 114 ( VP-114 ) on 15 May 1946 ; Heavy Patrol Squadron ( Landplane ) 6 ( VP-HL-6 ) on 15 November 1946 , and Patrol Squadron 26 ( VP-26 ) on 1 September 1948 . The Tridents are the third squadron to be designated VP-26 ; the first VP-26 was renamed VP-102 on 16 December 1940 , and the second VP-26 was renamed VP-14 on 1 July 1941 .
Patrol Squadron 30 ( VP-30 ) is an maritime patrol squadron of the United States Navy , established on 30 June 1960 . It is based at Naval Air Station Jacksonville , Florida United States .
The Lockheed P-3 Orion is a four-engine turboprop anti-submarine and maritime surveillance aircraft developed for the United States Navy and introduced in the 1960s . Lockheed based it on the L-188 Electra commercial airliner . The aircraft is easily distinguished from the Electra by its distinctive tail stinger or MAD Boom , used for the magnetic detection of submarines . Over the years , the aircraft has seen numerous design developments , most notably in its electronics packages . Numerous navies and air forces around the world continue to use the P-3 Orion , primarily for maritime patrol , reconnaissance , anti-surface warfare and anti-submarine warfare . A total of 757 P-3s have been built , and in 2012 , it joined the handful of military aircraft including the Boeing B-52 Stratofortress , Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker , Lockheed C-130 Hercules and the Lockheed U-2 that have seen over 50 years of continuous use by the United States military . The Boeing P-8 Poseidon will eventually replace the U.S. Navy 's remaining P-3C aircraft .
A Fleet Replacement Squadron ( FRS ) , is a unit of the United States Navy and Marine Corps that trains Naval Aviators , Naval Flight Officers ( NFOs ) and enlisted Naval Aircrewman on the specific front-line aircraft they have been assigned to fly . Students , referred to as Replacement Pilots or Replacement Weapon Systems Officers are either newly winged aviators ( Category I ) , aviators transitioning from one type aircraft to another ( Category II ) , or aviators returning to the cockpit after a period of non-flying ( Category III ) . After completing the training regimen , graduates are assigned to fleet squadrons . Additionally , FRSs are responsible for training aircraft mechanics , providing replacement aircraft for fleet squadron attrition , and standardizing maintenance and aircraft operations . U.S. Navy and Marine personnel ( RPs , instructors , maintainers , etc . ) are frequently assigned to other services ' FRSs . The FRSs were formerly known as Replacement Air Groups , and are thus commonly called Rags .
VP-40 is a Patrol Squadron of the U.S. Navy . The squadron was established on 20 January 1951 . It is the second squadron to be designated VP-40 , the first VP-40 was disestablished on 25 January 1950 .
The Boeing P-8 Poseidon ( formerly Multimission Maritime Aircraft ) is a military aircraft developed and produced by Boeing Defense , Space & Security , modified from the 737-800ERX . It was developed for the United States Navy ( USN ) . The P-8 is being operated in the anti-submarine warfare ( ASW ) , anti-surface warfare ( ASUW ) , and shipping interdiction roles . It is armed with torpedoes , Harpoon anti-ship missiles and other weapons , and is able to drop and monitor sonobuoys , as well as operate in conjunction with other assets , including the Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton maritime surveillance unmanned aerial vehicle ( UAV ) . The P-8 is operated by the United States Navy , the Indian Navy , Royal Australian Air Force ( RAAF ) and the UK 's Royal Air Force ( RAF ) . It has also been ordered by the Royal Norwegian Air Force ( RNoAF ) , the Royal New Zealand Air Force ( RNZAF ) , and the Republic of Korea Navy ( ROKN ) .
Patrol Squadron 45 ( VP-45 ) is a maritime patrol squadron of the United States Navy . The squadron was established on 1 November 1942 and is based at Naval Air Station Jacksonville , Florida , United States . Since 2014 , VP-45 is equipped with the Boeing P-8 Poseidon aircraft .
Patrol Squadron 46 ( VP-46 ) , also known as the Grey Knights , is a maritime patrol squadron of the United States Navy based at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island , Washington . Part of Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing Ten , VP-46 is the oldest maritime patrol squadron and the second oldest aircraft squadron in the entire U.S. Navy , second only behind VFA-14 . The squadron was originally established as Patrol Squadron 5-S ( VP-5S ) on 1 July 1931 , redesignated Patrol Squadron 5-F ( VP-5F ) on 1 April 1933 , redesignated Patrol Squadron 5 ( VP-5 ) on 1 October 1937 , redesignated Patrol Squadron 33 ( VP-33 ) on 1 July 1939 , redesignated Patrol Squadron 32 ( VP-32 ) on 1 October 1941 , redesignated Patrol Bombing Squadron 32 ( VPB-32 ) on 1 October 1944 , redesignated Patrol Squadron 32 ( VP-32 ) on 15 May 1946 , redesignated Medium Patrol Squadron ( Seaplane ) 6 ( VP-MS-6 ) on 15 November 1946 and redesignated Patrol Squadron 46 ( VP-46 ) on 1 September 1948 .
Patrol Squadron 47 ( VP-47 ) , also known as The Golden Swordsmen , is a maritime patrol squadron of the United States Navy based at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island , Washington ( USA ) , attached to Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing 10 . The squadron currently flies the Boeing P-8A Poseidon .
VP-62 is a Patrol Squadron of the United States Navy Reserve . The squadron was established on 1 November 1970 . It is the fourth squadron to be designated VP-62 , the first VP-62 was disestablished on 1 July 1943 , the second VP-62 was redesignated VPB-62 on 1 October 1944 and the third VP-62 was disestablished on 30 January 1950 .
This is a list of United States Navy aircraft wings . The U.S. Navy operates different types of aircraft wings . Carrier air wings are operational units made up of squadrons of different types of aircraft and which deploy aboard aircraft carriers . Type Wings are wings of a single type/model or type/model/series aircraft which do not deploy , they are force providers providing combat ready squadrons to deploying Carrier Air Wings and to other Navy or joint forces . Functional wings are wings which perform type wing functions but in addition to those functions they are also responsible for executing operational tasking of their subordinate squadrons . Lastly , the Navy operates Training Air Wings which train Navy , Marine Corps and Coast Guard Student Naval Aviators and Student Naval Flight Officers qualifying them as Naval Aviators and Naval Flight Officers . All Navy aircraft wings are commanded by an officer holding the rank of Captain .
VP-69 is a Patrol Squadron of the United States Navy Reserve . The squadron was established on 1 November 1970 .
Marine Corps Base Hawaii ( MCBH ) , formerly Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay and originally Naval Air Station Kaneohe Bay , is a U.S. Marine Corps facility and air station located on the Mokapu Peninsula of windward O'ahu in the City & County of Honolulu . For census purposes , the area is demarcated as the Kaneohe Station census-designated place , with a population at the 2010 Census of 9,517 . Marine Corps Base Hawaii is home to Marines , sailors , their family members and civilian employees . The United States Marine Corps operates a 7,800-foot ( 2,400 m ) runway at the base . MCBH is home for the 3rd Marine Regiment , Marine Aircraft Group 24 , Combat Logistics Battalion 3 ( CLB-3 ) 3rd Radio Battalion , and the Navy 's Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing 2 . The base lies between the two largest windward O'ahu communities of Kailua and Kāne'ohe , and the main gate is reached at the eastern end of Interstate H-3 . The main access to the base is by either H-3 or Mokapu Road . MCB Hawaii is located on the windward side of Oahu , approximately 12 miles ( 19 km ) northeast of Honolulu . Marine Corps Base Hawaii occupies the entire Mokapu Peninsula , of 2,951 acres ( 11.94 km2 ) . Two areas of the base are classified conservation land which includes the Ulupa ' U Crater area ( northeast peninsula ) and the Nu'upia Pond area ( at the Mokapu Road ) .
The Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton is an American high-altitude long endurance unmanned aerial vehicle ( UAV ) under development for the United States Navy as a surveillance aircraft . Together with its associated ground control station , it is an unmanned aircraft system ( UAS ) . Developed under the Broad Area Maritime Surveillance ( BAMS ) program , the system is intended to provide real-time intelligence , surveillance and reconnaissance missions ( ISR ) over vast ocean and coastal regions , continuous maritime surveillance , conduct search and rescue missions , and to complement the Boeing P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft . Triton builds on elements of the RQ-4 Global Hawk ; changes include reinforcements to the air frame and wing , de-icing systems , and lightning protection systems . These capabilities allow the aircraft to descend through cloud layers to gain a closer view of ships and other targets at sea when needed . The sensor suites allow ships to be tracked by gathering information on their speed , location , and classification . The MQ-4C System Development and Demonstration ( SDD ) aircraft was delivered in 2012 and the MQ-4C was expected to be operational by late 2015 with a total of 67 aircraft to be procured . Initial Operational Capability ( IOC ) for the MQ-4C was achieved in 2018 with Full Operating Capability ( FOC ) planned in 2023 .
Unmanned Patrol Squadron 19 ( VUP-19 ) is an unmanned patrol squadron of the United States Navy , nicknamed the Big Red and established on 1 October 2013 .
Naval Air Station Point Mugu is a former United States Navy air station that operated from 1942 to 2000 in California . In 2000 , it merged with nearby Naval Construction Battalion Center Port Hueneme to form Naval Base Ventura County ( NBVC ) . At Point Mugu , NBVC operates two runways and encompasses a 36,000 square mile sea test range , anchored by San Nicolas Island . The range allows the military to test and track weapons systems in restricted air- and sea-space without encroaching on civilian air traffic or shipping lanes . The range can be expanded through interagency coordination between the U.S. Navy and the Federal Aviation Administration . Telemetry data can be tracked and recorded using technology housed at San Nicolas Island , Point Mugu and Laguna Peak , a Tier 1 facility also controlled by NBVC .