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Lockheed Martin® P-3C Orion, VP-1 Screaming Eagles 156508 YB-1 18″ Mahogany Model

$319.00

Fly with the VP-1 Screaming Eagles 156508 YB-1 in this handcrafted Lockheed Martin P-3C Model.  Each piece is carved from wood and painted to provide a one of kind piece.

  • Length – 18 inches Width -15 inches
  • Made from Mahogany
  • US Naval Aviator Owned Business
  • Official Licensed by Lockheed Martin

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Lockheed Martin® P-3C Orion, VP-1 Screaming Eagles 156508 YB-1

Fly with the VP-1 Screaming Eagles 156508 YB-1 in this handcrafted Lockheed Martin P-3C Model.  Each piece is carved from wood and painted to provide a one of kind piece.

  • Length – 18 inches Width -15 inches
  • Made from Mahogany
  • US Naval Aviator Owned Business
  • Official Licensed by Lockheed Martin
  • The product is not intended to be used by children 12 years and younger.

LOCKHEED MARTIN®, associated emblems and logos, and body designs of vehicles are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Lockheed Martin Corporation in the USA and/or other jurisdictions, used under license by Squadron Nostalgia LLC.

VP-1 History

By USN - Official U.S. Navy photograph in Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons, Volume 2: The History of VP, VPB, VP(H) and VP(AM) Squadrons, p. 22., Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=18164327Patrol Squadron ONE (VP-1) was commissioned in Deland, Florida on 15 February 1943 as Bombing Squadron 128 (VB-128). The squadron first flew the twin engine PV-1 on USW missions out of Floyd Bennett Field, New York.

In August 1943, the squadron deployed to Iceland to support anti-submarine operations in the North Atlantic convoy lanes. While flying out of Iceland, the unit was credited with sinking one German U-Boat and damaging another. In December 1943, the convoy lanes were moved south out of range of the “VENTURAS,” and VB-128 was moved to Puerto Rico where it remained until the summer of 1944. The squadron’s designation was then changed to VPS-128 and was moved to the Philippines where it carried out bombing, anti-shipping, and anti-submarine missions until the end of the war. Shortly after VJ Day, the squadron moved to Okinawa where it remained until 1947. During this period, its designation changed to VP-ML-1 and the unit transitioned to the new PV-2 “HARPOON.”

VP-ML-1 returned to San Diego, California in March 1947 and received the new P2V-2 “NEPTUNE,” a longer-range twin engine patrol aircraft. On 13 January 1948, the squadron moved to NAS Whidbey Island, Washington and in September was given its present name.

In February 1966, VP-1 deployed to Iwakuni, Japan and maintained a seven plane detachment at Tan Son Nhut Air Base in the Republic of Vietnam in support of Operation MARKET TIME. VP-1 became the first patrol squadron to suffer casualties in the Vietnam conflict when the air base was attacked on 13 April 1966.

VP-1 was the last fleet squadron to transition to the P-3 “ORION” with the first new aircraft arriving at NAS Whidbey Island on 1 July 1969 from NAS Moffett Field. Unlike many other squadrons that initially received the P-3A, VP-1 transitioned directly to the P-3B. After a few months of aircraft familiarization, the squadron deployed to MCAS Iwakuni. During that deployment, their home-port was changed to NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii.

In September 1977, VP-1 was presented the Coastal Command Trophy for the competitive cycle ending in June, an achievement which reflected intense professionalism and total dedication of all hands in sustaining a high degree of airborne USW effectiveness.

During the latter half of 1979, Patrol Squadron One transitioned from the P-3B to the P-3B TacNavMod “Super Bee”. Following the transition the “Screaming Eagles” again deployed to Cubi Point from May 1980 till November 1980.  Squadron crews also located and assisted in the rescue of more then 35 refugee vessels with over 4,000 Vietnamese on board, earning them the Humanitarian Service Medal.

Beginning in August 1981, the squadron maintained a three aircraft, four crew detachment at NAS Agana, Guam which rotated in October to Diego Garcia in support of carrier battle groups. Operations were staged out of Oman, Djibouti, Kenya, Somalia, Thailand, Pakistan, and Japan.

In November 1982, VP-1 once again deployed to Cubi Point with upgraded aircraft, improved with the addition of IRDS/HACLCS to give the planes infrared detection and Harpoon missile launch capabilities. In February 1983, VP-1 surpassed 14 years and 100,000 hours of accident-free flight operations. VP-1 also won the Donald Neal “Golden Wrench” award for the best P-3 maintenance in the Pacific Fleet.

In February 1984, the “Screaming Eagles” earned the prestigious Captain Arnold Jay Isbell Trophy for USW excellence and were nominated by Commander, Patrol Wing, U.S. Pacific Fleet to receive the Arleigh Burke Fleet Trophy for battle efficiency.

In August 1985, VP-1 departed Hawaii for NAF Kadena and NAF Misawa for the first ever WESTPAC split-site deployment. Operating detachments out of every VP deployment site in the Western Pacific and Indian Ocean, the “Screaming Eagles” had the opportunity to operate out of Somalia, Djibouti, and Sri Lanka. VP-1 also participated in ASWEX 86-1JA and 86-2JA, a combined exercise with the Japanese Navy, Mines-EODEX 86-1K, and Tae Kwon Do, both combined operations with the Korean Navy and a series of exercises with the Royal Australian Navy.

In February of 1986, VP-1 returned to Barber’s Point where they found a very busy and demanding training cycle which included 1,038 flight hours during an intense 46 day period of ASW and ASUW operations in the THIRD Fleet area of responsibility. During this time they received Patrol Wing TWO’s nomination for the CNO Aviation Safety Award for their outstanding safety program.

In February 1987, the “Screaming Eagles” set out for their second split-site deployment in WESTPAC. Based out of Misawa, the squadron also maintained a three plane detachment at NAF Kadena and participated in Team Spirit 87 which took place in March in South Korea and was one of the highlights of the deployment.

In August 1987, VP-1 returned from deployment, commencing another accelerated at-home training cycle. The squadron was Patrol Wing ONE’s and Patrol Wing TWO’s nominee for the Captain Arnold Jay Isbell Trophy for ASW Excellence and was awarded the CNO Aviation Safety Award and the Coastal Command Award for the competitive cycle ending in December.

In June 1988, the “Screaming Eagles” deployed to NAS Adak, Alaska while maintaining a two crew training detachment in Hawaii. This deployment ended in December 1988 when the squadron returned to NAS Barbers Point. For outstanding performance, VP-1 earned the Battle Efficiency Award and a Meritorious Unit Commendation.

 

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Weight 4 lbs
Dimensions 18 × 15 in

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