Patrol Bombing Squadron 84 | |
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Active | 1 October 1941 - 28 June 1945 |
Country | United States of America |
Branch | United States Navy |
Type | squadron |
Role | Maritime patrol |
Engagements | World War II |
Aircraft flown | |
Patrol | PBY-5A Catalina |
VPB-84 was a Patrol Bombing Squadron of the U.S. Navy. The squadron was established as Patrol Squadron 84 (VP-84) on 1 October 1941, redesignated as Patrol Bombing Squadron 84 (VPB-84) on 1 October 1944 and disestablished on 28 June 1945. The squadron flew the PBY-5A Catalina throughout its operational history.[1]
The squadron was assigned to these home ports, effective on the dates shown:[1]