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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-3C UII Orion Insignia (3rd) approved on 1 Jul 1985.

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-3C UII Orion

Insignia (3rd) approved on 1 Jul 1985.
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Inscription:PATRON TWO THREE SEAHAWKS
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