VP-9 Patches
LOGOs:   VP-9 Patch Contributed by Michael Varga mikey1010@msn.com [12APR2008]
LOGOs:  VP-9 Logo "...Patrol Squadron 9 devised its first insignia shortly after its establishement in 1951. The insignia depicted the squadron's primary duty of mining "with a chain of nine mines encircling the globe, the Navy wing for the branch of service and the globe signifying round-the-world operations." Colors: background, gray with blue border; wings, red and gold; pole, red and white, mines, black; globe, blue, green, tan and white; rays, orange, rust, green and red. The design was approved by CNO on 11 July 1951, and remained in use until 1954..." Contributed by Robert F. Phillips C/O His Son Robert G. Phillips [E-Mail Removed 16DEC2002 | 15AUG2001]
LOGOs:  VP-9 Patch EBay http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZstinson9 [16JUN2007]
LOGOs:  VP-9 Patch Contributed by Tom Grannis grannis1@earthlink.net [07DEC2003]
LOGOs:  VP-9 Logo Insignia approved: 20 November 1984 "...VP (Patrol Squadron) Insignia that have been officially approved by OPNAVINST. 5030.4E..." http://www.history.navy.mil/insignia/vp/vp-i.html [17NOV2000]
LOGOs:  VP-9 Logo [25JUL2000]
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LOGOs:  VP-9 Logo Contributed by Jim Osborn p3ozman@aol.com
LOGOs:  VP-9 Logo "...Circa 1959..."
LOGOs:  VP-9 Logo Contributed by Timothy M Walker AW1(AW/NAC) USN Retired tmwalker@bellsouth.net [13FEB98]
LOGOs:  VP-9 Patch Contributed by William T. Larkins wtl@ccnet.com [10SEP98]
 U.S. Navy Aircraft 1921-1941, U.S. Marine Corps Aircraft 1914-1959: Two Classics in One Volume [Appendix D Squadron Insignia] by William T. Larkins "...The designating letters of Patrol Squadron Nine are written in the shining sun in this insignia. The wild goose is significant of patrol duties because it is probably the most migratory of all birds, patrolling from the arctic to the temperate climates semi-annually. It travels with unerring judgment to its destination, displaying great endurance and speed; typifying the navigation necessary in patrol duties. It is noted for flying in formation, particularly the "V," analagous to patrol plane activities. Colors: Light blue sky; goose, black and white; VP-9 in orange letters on a yellow field. The designation VP-9 was changed to VP-12 when the squadron was redesignated. VP-9F to VP-12 to VP-24..." [10SEP98]
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