Description

VP-40 Fighting Marlins 1969 P-3b Model

Fly with the VP-40 Fighting Marlins 1969 in this handcrafted P-3b Model.  Each piece is carved from wood and painted to provide a one of kind piece.   Our pieces seek to recreate memories of these glorious aircraft.

• Length – 18 inches
• Made from Mahogany
• US Veteran Owned Business
• Officially Licensed by Lockheed Martin
• The product is not intended to be used by children 12 years and younger.

LOCKHEED MARTIN, P-3 Orion, 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

Patrol Squadron FORTY (VP-40) was commissioned on January 20, 1951, at NAS North Island, California. Following initial training in the PBM-5 Martin “Mariner” seaplane, the squadron marked the first of many WESTPAC operational deployments by departing for Japan in June 1951. Operating out of Sangley Point, Philippines, VP-40 patrolled the waters surrounding the Philippine Islands until March 1953. Upon returning to San Diego, VP-40 became the first West Coast squadron to transition to the new Martin P5M-1 “Marlin,” and subsequently adopted the “Fighting Marlin” as its squadron symbol and nickname.