VP-18
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VP-18, nicknamed the Flying Phantoms, was a Patrol Squadron of the U.S. Navy. Originally established as Reserve Patrol Squadron VP-914 in May 1946, redesignated Medium Patrol Squadron VP-ML-64 on 15 November 1946, redesignated VP-861 in February 1950, redesignated VP-18 on 4 February 1953 and disestablished on 10 October 1968.[1] It was the third squadron to be designated VP-18, the first VP-18 was redesignated VP-13 on 1 July 1939, and the second VP-18 was redesignated VPB-18 on 1 October 1944.
Quick Facts Patrol Squadron 18, Active ...
Patrol Squadron 18 | |
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Active | May 1946-10 October 1968 |
Country | United States |
Branch | Navy |
Type | Squadron |
Role | Antisubmarine Patrol |
Part of | United States Navy/Naval Air Forces/Patrol Wing |
Nickname(s) | Flying Phantoms |
Aircraft flown | |
Patrol | PV-2 Harpoon P2V Neptune P-3 Orion |
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