VS-24
| Anti-submarine Squadron 24 | |
|---|---|
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| Active | 1 January 1943 - 1 June 1956 |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Role | Anti-submarine warfare Anti-surface warfare |
| Homeport | NAS Jacksonville |
| Nickname(s) | Duty Cats |
| Aircraft | SB2C Helldiver AF-2S/W Guardian |
| Engagements | World War II |
Sea Control Squadron 24 (VS-24) was a squadron of the United States Navy. Originally established as VB-17 on 1 January 1943, it was redesignated as VA-5B on 15 November 1946, redesignated as VA-64 on 27 July 1948, redesignated as VC-24 on 8 April 1949 and redesignated as VS-24 on 20 April 1950, it was disestablished on 1 June 1956.[1]
History
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VB-17 based on USS Bunker Hill, used the SB2C Helldiver in its combat debut, attacking Rabaul on 11 November 1943.
VB-17 formed part of Carrier Air Group 17 (CVG-17) and operated from USS Hornet from February-June 1945.
VS-24 became the first fleet squadron to operate the AF-2S/W Guardian, receiving its first aircraft on 27 September 1950.[2]
Home port assignments
Aircraft Assignment
See also
- History of the United States Navy
- List of inactive United States Navy aircraft squadrons
- List of United States Navy aircraft squadrons
References
This article incorporates text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons.
- ^ Grossnick, Roy (1995). Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons, Volume 1, Appendix 6. Washington, D.C.: Naval Historical Center, Department of the Navy. p. 545. Retrieved 30 May 2016.
- ^ Kowalski, Robert (1991). Grumman AF Guardian Naval Fighters Series (#20). Steve Ginter Publishing. p. 14. ISBN 0942612205.
