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Created 1 jul 1946 following intense navy interest in the investigation and development work previously undertaken by the us coast guard. Naval air squadrons fixed wing v squadrons page 16. Vx1 air test and evaluation squadron one airtevron one pioneers air test and evaluation one is responsible for the navys air asw test an evaluation effort. Navy fleet logistics support squadron patches vr, vrc navy aviation patches flying tigers surplus. There were several transfers back and forth between the two ships and in addition the squadron was stationed on land bases at atsugi and itami for brief periods. Aviation collectibles, military patches and insignia from. Page 16 of 17 naval air squadrons fixed wing v squadrons posted in garth thompson navy, coast guard and other sea services patches. Naval weapons test squadron point mugu, redesignated vx 30 as of may 01, 2002 nwts. Vx30 air test and evaluation squadron 30 airtevron three zero, nickname the bloodhounds is a.
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