VP-48 (1946–1991)
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vp-48-1946-1991-261-12052196
title:
VP-48 (1946–1991)
text:
VP-48 was a long-lived Patrol Squadron of the U.S. Navy, nicknamed the Boomerangers from 1975 to 1980, and the Boomers from 1981 to 1991. It was established as Reserve Patrol Squadron VP-905 in May 1946, redesignated Heavy Patrol Squadron (Landplane) VP-HL-51 on 15 November 1946, redesignated VP-731 in February 1950, redesignated VP-48 on 4 February 1953 and disestablished on 23 May 1991. It was the second squadron to be designated VP-48, the first VP-48 was disestablished on 31 December 1949.
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Military unit
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VP-48_(1946%E2%80%931991)
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date modified:
2023-02-19T20:06:26Z
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