Patrol Squadron 90 (VP-90)

Established as Patrol Squadron NINETY (VP-90) “The Lions” on 1 Nov 1970. Disestablished on 30 Sep 1994.

Lockheed SP-2H Neptune, 1970-1974
Lockheed P-3A Orion, 1974-1984
Lockheed P-3B MOD Orion, 1984-1991

Insignia (4th design) was a return to the earlier, more stylized head of a lion. The squadron felt that “the ferocious lion’s head displays strength, aggressiveness, pride, and in general, a ‘King of the Jungle’ mystique.”