VPB-61
Patrol Bombing Squadron 61 (VPB-61) was a maritime patrol squadron of the United States Navy, in service from 1942 to 1945. History. The squadron was established as Patrol Squadron 61 (VP-61) on 1 May 1942, redesignated Patrol Bombing Squadron 61 (VPB-61) on 1 October 1944 and disestablished on 15 September 1945. Aircraft assignments. The squadron was assigned the following aircraft, effective on the dates shown: Home port assignments. The squadron was assigned to these home ports, effective on the dates shown: