Matt-M Posted July 30, 2021 Share #1 Posted July 30, 2021 According to my research, this squadron only lasted a little over a year. Does anyone else have one of these, or run across one in their travels? Any additonal info on their activities during this period would be greatly appreciated as well. It's a killer design. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt-M Posted August 9, 2021 Author Share #2 Posted August 9, 2021 Bump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salvage Sailor Posted August 9, 2021 Share #3 Posted August 9, 2021 I've seen this one before and always thought it was their Alaskan/Arctic post-war deployment patch from the late 1940's They became VP-20 in the Korean War era Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easterneagle87 Posted August 9, 2021 Share #4 Posted August 9, 2021 Yeah, definitely Alaska or Pacific Northwest from the totem pole Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salvage Sailor Posted August 9, 2021 Share #5 Posted August 9, 2021 When I researched this patch a while back I stashed this period reference I found for Heavy Patrol Squadron Ten Naval Aviation News May 1947 May 1947 "Heavy Patrol Squadron Ten, currently deployed for Arctic and Aleutian operations..." And I'm certain that you've seen this. When in doubt about Naval Aviation histories, numerology and lineage, always seek out DANAS Here's the entry for VP-HL-10 1946-1948 under (3rd) VP-20 in DANAS Vol. 2 Now we need a photo of an airframe with this insignia or the patch being worn in use to be certain. Until then, this is just where the facts lead me for now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt-M Posted August 11, 2021 Author Share #6 Posted August 11, 2021 That's great info! Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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