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Patrol Squadron 23 (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. Lockheed P-3B Orion Insignia (2nd) approved on 5 Mar 1953. Japanese made.

Patrol Squadron 23 (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.

Lockheed P-3B Orion

Insignia (2nd) approved on 5 Mar 1953.
Japanese made.
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Filename:23-9~1.jpg
Album name:AFushi / USN 0020-29
Inscription:PATROL SQUADRON 23
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Date added:Aug 28, 2013
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