Coast guard wwii squadron patches

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Hi guys. Wasn’t sure where to post these but wanted to show them off. Can’t find any other examples of the top one. The bottom one I have seen pics of online but can’t find a value on it. Cool unit history of the VP-6 CG.

 

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On 21 August 1943 VP-6 (CG) was established at Argentia Newfoundland, under FAW 7, CDR Donald B. MacDiarmid USCG, commanding. The squadron’s main mission was anti-submarine patrol and convoy coverage... The squadron’s home base was BW-1. Initially there were six aircraft assigned plus CG PBY-5A #7243. The compliment was composed of 30 officers and 145 enlisted men; 22 of the officers were aviators and eight of the enlisted personnel were aviation pilots. The squadron mission was anti-submarine patrol; air support for convoys; search and rescue; surveying and reporting ice conditions; and delivering mail and supplies to military bases and villages. All of these missions were conducted in a hostile environment. The PBY-5A was well fitted for the duties assigned. It could carry a 2000 pound bomb load, or two torpedoes, or four 325 pound depth charges. The cruise speed of 105 knots and range of 2000 miles made it an excellent search vehicle. The amphibious capability was a definite asset. The drawback was that the aircraft were not heated and even with heavy winter clothing, cold and frostbite were problems.”

 

 

 

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