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Patrol Squadron 23 (VP-23) (3rd)
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Patrol Squadron TWENTY THREE (VP-23)(3rd)
Established as Weather Reconnaissance Squadron THREE (VPW-3) on 17 May 1946. Redesignated Meteorology Squadron THREE (VPM-3) on 15 Nov 1946; Heavy Patrol Squadron (Landplane) THREE (VP-HL-3) on 8 Dec 1947, the second squadron to be assigned the VP-HL-3 designation. Redesignated Patrol Squadron TWENTY THREE (VP-23) (3rd) “Seahawks” on 1 Sep 1948. Disestablished on 28 Feb 1995.
Consolidated PB4Y-2M/ 2S Privateer
Consolidated P4Y-2S Privateer
Insignia (2nd) approved on 5 Mar 1953.
USA made.
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