VP-16
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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.[1] The squadron's radio callsign is "Talon," and their tailcode is "LF." 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.[2]
Patrol Squadron 16 | |
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Active | May 1946 - present |
Country | United States of America |
Branch | United States Navy |
Type | squadron |
Role | Maritime patrol |
Nickname(s) | War Eagles |
Engagements | Vietnam War |
Aircraft flown | |
Patrol | PV-2 PBY-5A/6A P2V-2/3/5/5F/SP-2E P-3A/C P-8A |
The squadron first received the following aircraft on the dates shown:[2]
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