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Patrol Squadron FIVE (VP-5) is a long-lived maritime patrol squadron of the United States Navy. It is the second squadron to bear the VP-5 designation. VP-5 is the second oldest patrol squadron, the fourth oldest in the United States Navy, and the …

For more than eight decades, the command now recognized as Patrol Squadron 5 (VP-5) has served the cause of freedom. From ocean to ocean, the Sailors and aviators who have comprised...

Through almost seven decades, the command now recognized as VP-5 has served the cause of freedom. From ocean to ocean the Sailors and aviators who have comprised this squadron’s roll call have helped build a record of Maritime Patrol Aviation (MPA) warfighting excellence and extraordinary professional achievement and service.

In May of 2024, Leeds assumes duties as the executive officer of the “Mad Foxes” of VP-5. Leeds holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from The College of New Jersey, an MBA from The Kenan-Flagler...

第5哨戒飛行隊（だい5しょうかいひこうたい、英: Patrol Squadron 5 、略称：VP-5）は、アメリカ海軍大西洋艦隊海軍航空軍第11哨戒・偵察航空団隷下の哨戒部隊。

OKINAWA, Japan (Apr. 28, 2022) – Patrol Squadron (VP) 5 arrived at Kadena Air Base last month for a rotational deployment to the U.S. 7th Fleet (C7F) area of operations in support of U.S....

Patrol Squadron FIVE was commissioned in September 1942 as Bombing Squadron 135 at Whidbey Island, Washington. It was nicknamed the "Blind Fox" squadron and was assigned the PBY "Catalina" aircraft.

A BIT OF HISTORY: Patrol Squadron FIVE moved to NAS Jacksonville, Florida in December of 1949. From this pleasant home, deployments of varying lengths have ranged to such places as Newfoundland, Puerto Rico, Malta, Iceland, Bermuda, Morocco, Sicily and Spain.

Jul 16, 2014 · Like its predecessor, VP-5 flies the Navy's newest maritime patrol and reconnaissance aircraft, the P-8A Poseidon. The P-8A brings the latest technology to the maritime patrol and intelligence,...