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VP-46 Grey Knights (1984) P-3c Orion Model
Proudly display this 18 inch wooden P-3C model of the VP-46 Grey Knights. Each model is carefully carved and meticulously painted to provide a piece that you will enjoy for a long time!
- Length – 18 inches
- Made from Mahogany
- US Veteran Owned Business
- Official Licensed by Lockheed Martin
- The product is not intended to be used by children 12 years and younger.
Patrol Squadron FOUR SIX (VP-46) has the distinction of being the oldest American maritime patrol squadron, and the second oldest squadron in the entire United States Navy. The only squadron more senior is VFA-14, as their history is unbroken back to the establishment of the Air Detachment Pacific Fleet in September of 1919. Tracing a squadrons lineage is a complicated matter. Only the uninterrupted operation of a squadron from its establishment, through any re-designations until its disestablishment is recognized. Additionally, if there is a break where a squadron is disestablished, and then reestablished at some later date, the squadron may continue the traditions of the old organization, but cannot claim its history or lineage. VP-46 has maintained a continuous history back to the founding of Patrol Squadron FIVE-S.
The Grey Knights history began with the establishment of VP-5S on 1 July 1931 at Naval Air Station (NAS) Coco Solo in the Canal Zone, Panama. The squadrons first year saw a re-designation to VP-5F, and a temporary home port change to NAS North Island, San Diego, California. During this time, the squadron flew the PM-2 twin engine sea going biplane. This open cockpit aircraft carried a crew of five, and boasted a range of 865 miles.
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