 VP-49 History
Circa 1979
A BIT OF HISTORY:  "...History and Change-Of-Command - Page 23, 25 and 26 - Naval Aviation News - October 1979..." WebSite: http://www.history.navy.mil/nan/backissues/1970s/1979/oct79.pdf [10OCT2004]
 
Circa 1977
A BIT OF HISTORY:  "...VP/VS/Change-Of-Command - Page 2 - Naval Aviation News - August 1977..." WebSite: http://www.history.navy.mil/nan/backissues/1970s/1977/aug77.pdf [08OCT2004]
Circa 1978
A BIT OF HISTORY:  "...History - Change-Of-Command - Page 31 and 33 - Naval Aviation News - October 1978..." WebSite: http://www.history.navy.mil/nan/backissues/1970s/1978/oct78.pdf [09OCT2004]
A BIT OF HISTORY:  "...History - Awards - Page 4, 5 and 31 - Naval Aviation News - July 1978..." WebSite: http://www.history.navy.mil/nan/backissues/1970s/1978/jul78.pdf [09OCT2004]
Circa 1976
A BIT OF HISTORY:  VP-49 History "...Here's a little something from a long past time, when VP-49 was on deployment to NAS Keflavik, Iceland, and beards were permitted (1976). In the top and bottom right pics they are wearing the "New style" enlisted uniforms, which didn't require ironing, and the pants didn't fade like denim did. Much easier to care for, and lasted longer. I suspect lobbyists had something to do with them going away. By the way, Helberg (directly above) did end up getting commissioned..." Contributed by ESCHE, PO6 Mark Retired readman51@aol.com [29JAN2006]
Circa 1975
A BIT OF HISTORY:  "...VP-49 - Page 27 - Naval Aviation News - August 1975..." WebSite: http://www.history.navy.mil/nan/backissues/1970s/1975/aug75.pdf [03OCT2004]
Circa 1974
A BIT OF HISTORY:  VP-49 History "...CDR McDonald Taking 'Woodpeckers' Helm - JAX AIR NEWS - VOL 32 - NO 38 - NAS Jacksonville, FL - 05 DEC 1974..." WebSite: University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries http://ufdc.ufl.edu/ [04JUL2011]
A BIT OF HISTORY:  VP-49 History "...'Woodpeckers' Host German Flight Crew - JAX AIR NEWS - VOL 32 - NO 24 - NAS Jacksonville, FL - 29 AUG 1974..." WebSite: University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries http://ufdc.ufl.edu/ [04JUL2011]
A BIT OF HISTORY:  VP-49 History "...CNO Visits 'Woodpeckers' In Keflavik - JAX AIR NEWS - VOL 32 - NO 04 - NAS Jacksonville, FL - 11 APR 1974..." WebSite: University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries http://ufdc.ufl.edu/ [04JUL2011]
A BIT OF HISTORY:  VP-49 History "...'Woodpeckers' Migrate To 'Land of Fire and Ice' - JAX AIR NEWS - VOL 31 - NO 44 - NAS Jacksonville, FL - 24 JAN 1974..." WebSite: University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries http://ufdc.ufl.edu/ [04JUL2011]
A BIT OF HISTORY:  VP-49 History "...VP-49 Marks 90,000 Hours Of Safe Flying - JAX AIR NEWS - VOL 31 - NO 43 - NAS Jacksonville, FL - 24 JAN 1974..." WebSite: University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries http://ufdc.ufl.edu/ [04JUL2011]
A BIT OF HISTORY:  "...Twelve Years And 3,000 Flight Hours - Naval Aviation News - July 1974..." WebSite: http://www.history.navy.mil/nan/backissues/1970s/1974/jul74.pdf [01OCT2004]
Circa 1973
A BIT OF HISTORY:  VP-49 History "...'Dragons' To Keflavik - 'Woodpeckers' Return - JAX AIR NEWS - VOL 30 - NO 50 - NAS Jacksonville, FL - 15 MAR 1973..." WebSite: University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries http://ufdc.ufl.edu/ [03JUL2011]
A BIT OF HISTORY:  "...Squadron Insignia - Naval Aviation News - October 1973..." WebSite: http://www.history.navy.mil/nan/backissues/1970s/1973/oct73.pdf [29SEP2004]
Circa 1971
A BIT OF HISTORY:  "...On Patrol - Page 34 - Naval Aviation News - August 1971..." WebSite: http://www.history.navy.mil/nan/backissues/1970s/1971/aug71.pdf [23SEP2004]
A BIT OF HISTORY:  "...On Patrol - Page 19 - Naval Aviation News - June 1971..." WebSite: http://www.history.navy.mil/nan/backissues/1970s/1971/jun71.pdf [23SEP2004]
A BIT OF HISTORY:  "...First P-3C Deployment - Page 5 - Naval Aviation News - January 1971..." WebSite: http://www.history.navy.mil/nan/backissues/1970s/1971/jan71.pdf [17SEP2004]
Circa 1970
A BIT OF HISTORY:  "...On Patrol - Page 33 - Naval Aviation News - October 1970..." WebSite: http://www.history.navy.mil/nan/backissues/1970s/1970/oct70.pdf [17SEP2004]
A BIT OF HISTORY:  "...On Patrol - Page 28 - Naval Aviation News - June 1970..." WebSite: http://www.history.navy.mil/nan/backissues/1970s/1970/jun70.pdf [17SEP2004]
A BIT OF HISTORY:  "...On Patrol - Page 24 - Naval Aviation News - April 1970..." WebSite: http://www.history.navy.mil/nan/backissues/1970s/1970/apr70.pdf [17SEP2004]
A BIT OF HISTORY: "...Squadron Awards..." Contributed by Mahlon K. Miller mkwsmiller@cox.net [23APR2001]
Joint Meritorious Unit Award
01 Oct 82 – 30 Sep 85
15 Aug 90 – 12 Oct 90
04 Dec 91 – 10 Jan 92
Meritorious Unit Commendation
01 Jun 75 – 16 Jul 75
10 Oct 76 – 20 Oct 76
Jul 85 - Jan 86
18 Mar 87 – 08 May 87
01 Feb 90 – 31 Mar 91
10 Jul 91 – 01 Dec 91
Navy "E" Ribbon (Battle "E")
01 Jan 85 – 31 Dec 85
01 Jan 90 – 31 Dec 90
Navy Unit Commendation
14 Sep 70 – 25 Sep 70
08 Feb 79 – 27 Jun 79
15 May 80 – 15 Oct 80
14 Jun 85 – 30 Nov 85
Republic of Vietnam Meritorious Unit Citation (Gallantry)
21 Nov 68 – 31 Dec 68
SECNAV Letter of Commendation
07 Jun 93 – 06 Jul 93
Coast Guard SOS Ribbon
01 Oct 87 – 31 Dec 87
01 Apr 88 – 30 Jun 88
01 Jan 89 – 31 Mar 89
VP-49 Det OF
Meritorious Unit Commendation
11 Jan 76 – 30 Jan 76
Navy Expeditionary Service Medal
03 Nov 82 – 20 Apr 83
VP-49 Participating Aircrew
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
11 Apr 84 – 31 Jul 84
A BIT OF HISTORY: "07AUG70--The P-3C began deployed operations as VP-49 took over patrol responsibilities at Keflavik, Iceland. This ASW aircraft, which was described in an unveiling ceremony 14 months earlier as "two or three times as effective as anything we now have," features the latest antisubmarine warfare equipment including directional sonobuoys, a high capacity computer and related displays..." http://www.history.navy.mil/branches/avchr10.htm
"VP-49 History Summary Page"
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