VP-17, nicknamed the White Lightnings, was a Patrol Squadron of the U.S. Navy. The squadron was established as Reserve Patrol Squadron VP-916 on 1 July 1946. It was redesignated as …

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VPNAVY is dedicated to the men and women of the United States Navy flying ASW VP/VPB Patrol Aircraft past and present. VPNAVY has attempted to collect every available piece of …

On 1 November 1938 VP-17 was selected to test the new electrically heated flying suits. In the first trials, at 18,700 feet, the fuses were blown out by the suits. The general opinion was that …

Watching and waiting high above the Pacific best describes the mission of Patrol Squadron-17. With millions of dollars of sophisticated electronic equipment and aerial cameras, these …

Redesignated Patrol Bombing Squadron SEVEN-TEEN (VPB-17) on 1 October 1944. Disestablished on 30 January 1946. None on record. 3 Jan 1944: VP-17 was established at …

VPB-17 was a Patrol Bombing Squadron of the U.S. Navy. The squadron was established as Patrol Squadron 17 (VP-17) on 3 January 1944, redesignated Patrol Bombing Squadron 17 …

VP-17, nicknamed the White Lightnings, was a Patrol Squadron of the U.S. Navy. Quick Facts Patrol Squadron 17, Active ... The squadron was established as Reserve Patrol Squadron VP …

VP-17 Home Port Assignments: NAS Los Alamitos CA: 1. Jul 1946: 1 Sep 1950: NAS Whidbey Island WA: 1 Sep 1950: 3 Aug 1951: NAS Seattle WA: 3 Aug 1951: 1 Aug 1953: NAS …

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