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VP-31, Patrol Squadron 31 was a maritime patrol squadron of the United States Navy.[1] It was established on 30 June 1960 to train replacement aircrew and maintenance personnel. It was disestablished on 1 November 1993.[2]
Patrol Squadron 31 | |
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Active | 30 June 1960 – 1 November 1993 |
Country | United States of America |
Branch | United States Navy |
Type | Squadron |
Role | Training replacement aircrew and maintenance personnel for all Pacific fleet maritime patrol squadrons |
Part of | United States Navy |
Garrison/HQ | Naval Air Station Moffett Field, Sunnyvale, California |
Nickname(s) | Genies (1962–1971) Black Lightnings (1971–1993) |
Decorations | Meritorious Unit Commendation |
Aircraft flown | |
Patrol | P2V-5/SP-2E P2V-7/SP-2H P5M-2/SP-5B R5D-5/VC-54S R7V-1/C-121J UF-1/SHU-16B P-3A/B/C/TP-3A |
The only insignia for VP-31 was approved on 25 July 1962, and was selected to represent the anti-submarine warfare (ASW) training program used to educate patrol squadron aircrew of FAW-14. The central figure of the design was a submarine at the focal point of four beams from on high. Above the submarine was a magic lamp from which issued a wisp of smoke. The lamp signified the squadron's original nickname, the Genies. The design was circular, with a scroll at the bottom containing the designation Patrol Squadron Thirty One. Colors: outline of design, lamp and beams, silver and gold; lamp and submarine trim, red; central portion of beams, cream; background of design and submarine, deep blue. The squadron's nickname was Genies from 1962–1971 and Black Lightnings from 1971–1993.
The squadron was assigned to these home ports, effective on the dates shown:[2]
The squadron first received the following aircraft on the dates shown:[2]