VPB-33
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VPB-33 was a Patrol Bombing Squadron of the U.S. Navy. The squadron was established as Patrol Squadron 33 on 1 April 1942, redesignated Patrol Bombing Squadron 33 on 1 October 1944 and disestablished
VP-33, prior to deployment to Panama in 1942.
VPB-52
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VPB-52 was a Patrol Bombing Squadron of the U.S. Navy. The squadron was established as Torpedo Squadron 3D15 on 12 July 1928, redesignated Patrol Squadron 3-S on 21 January 1931, redesignated Patrol S
VPB-33
…as a seaplane squadron flying the PBY-5A Catalina. Squadron training was conducted at NAS Quonset Point, Rhode Island, until mid-July. 9 July 1942: VP-52 was withdrawn from NAS Coco Solo, Panama Canal Zone, and replaced by VP-33. During this period the squadron came under the operational control of FAW-3…
VP-52 PBY-5 Black Cats, December 1943
VP-52 PBY-5 at NAS Jacksonville, October 1944