Heavy Patrol Squadron (Landplane) 5 | |
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Active | 15 June 1943 – 27 May 1947 |
Country | United States of America |
Branch | United States Navy |
Type | squadron |
Role | Maritime patrol |
Engagements | World War II |
Aircraft flown | |
Patrol | PV-1 PB4Y-1 PB4Y-2 |
VP-HL-5 was a Heavy Patrol Squadron (Landplane) of the U.S. Navy. The squadron was established as Bombing Squadron 143 (VB-143) on 15 June 1943, redesignated Patrol Bombing Squadron 143 (VPB-143) on 1 October 1944, redesignated Patrol Squadron 143 (VP-143) on 15 May 1946, redesignated Heavy Patrol Squadron (Landplane) 5 (VP-HL-5) on 15 November 1946 and disestablished on 27 May 1947.[1]
The squadron was assigned the following aircraft, effective on the dates shown:[1]
The squadron was assigned to these home ports, effective on the dates shown:[1]