VPB-127
military unit
VPB-127 was a Patrol Bombing Squadron of the U.S. Navy. The squadron was established as Bombing Squadron 127 (VB-127) on 1 February 1943, redesignated Patrol Bombing Squadron 127 (VPB-127) on 1 October 1944 and disestablished on 10 July 1945.
Operational history
1 February – 19 April 1943: VB-127 was established on 1 February at NAS DeLand, Florida, under the operational control of FAW-12, as a medium bombing squadron flying the PV-1 Ventura. The squadron remained at NAS DeLand for ground school and flight training in SNB-1s until the arrival of the squadron’s Venturas on 19 March. Training continued at DeLand until mid-April. On 19 April, the squadron was relocated to NAAF Boca Chica, Florida, for operational training. Although the squadron was not the first landplane patrol squadron in the Navy, it had the distinction of being the first to have the new VB designation that officially replaced the former VP prefix for all land-based patrol squadrons after 1 March 1943.
10 May 1943: The squadron began its flight south to NAF Natal, Brazil, coming under the operational control of FAW-16 after its arrival on 14 May. Repair and maintenance facilities were inadequate, forcing the squadron to cannibalize one of its own aircraft shortly after arrival to have a supply of parts for the others. The primary missions assigned were anti-shipping patrols, Anti-submarine warfare (ASW) coverage and convoy protection on an average of two or three times each week.
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