CLARIDGE, PN3 Tom tom.claridge@icloud.com "...I served with VP-742 / VP-16 (1951-1955) with deployments to Malta (1952) and Iceland (1954). We originally flew the P2V-2’s and transitioned to the P2V-3. The squadron transitioned over to the P2V-5 after I was discharged in February 1955..." [13JUL2024]

FRYE, ATN Mike slrmike@hotmail.com "...I served with VP-742 (1965) at NAS Jacksonville, Florida before shipping regular. Looking for a VP-742 patch or source for a reproduction. Does anyone remember the tail code and hull colors?..." [21FEB2016]

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GRIFFIN, LT Robert B. seminole52@aol.com "...served with VP-49 seaplane squadron based in NAS Bermuda in 1950's...VP-742 from 1957 to 1960..."

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