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From
Victory at Midway to the End of the Cold War, We Served with
PRIDE! (1939 - 1991)
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On
June 3, 1942, PBY-5a 44-P5 found the Japanese Fleet approaching
Midway and reported "Main Body." It has been said that
this was the single most important
patrol plane contribution of World War 2, turning the tide of the
World War 2 to the favor of the United States.
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This
Web-Site is dedicated to all those who have served in Patrol
Squadron Forty-Four (VP-44), And to its predecessors, And to its
successors, following redesignation in 1940, Patrol Squadron Two
Hundred-Four (VP-204) Patrol Bombing Squadron Two Hundred-Four
(VPB-204) Medium Patrol Squadron (Seaplane) Four (VP MS-4), And
to the wives, sweethearts and families who provided the support
for the men serving their country as U.S. Naval air crewman and
support personnel in PATRON Forty-Four.
VP-44
Reunions are for all personnel (VP-204, VPB-204, VPMS-4, VPB-44,
VP-44*). Spouses and family members of
departed shipmates are encouraged to attend!
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The historical path of VP-44 is -- VP-44; VPB-44
(1940-44), VP-204 (1945-46), VPMS-4 (1946-48), VP-44 (1948-50),
and VP-44 (1951-1991). For additional information see
history page.
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