Patrol Squadron 40 (VP-40)

Established as Patrol Squadron FORTY (VP-40) on 20 Jan 1951, the second squadron to be assigned the VP-40 designation.

Martin PBM-5 Mariner, 1951
Martin PBM-5S Mariner, 1951-1953
Martin PBM-1 Mariner, 1953-1957
Martin PBM-2 Mariner, 1957-1960
Martin SP-5B Marlin, 1960-1967
Lockheed P-3B Orion, 1967-1970
Lockheed P-3B DIFAR Orion, 1970-1974
Lockheed P-3C Orion, 1974-1985
Lockheed P-3C UIII Orion, 1985-1992
Lockheed P-3C UII.5 Orion, 1992-1993
Lockheed P-3C UIII Orion, 1993-
Boeing P-8 Poseidon, 2020-.

Insignia (2nd) “Fighting Marlins” approved by CNO on 21 Feb 1955.