VPB-23
VPB-23 was a patrol bombing squadron of the U.S. Navy. The squadron was established as Patrol Squadron 10-S (VP-10S) on 1 July 1930, redesignated Patrol Squadron 10-F (VP-10F) on 17 July 1933, redesignated Patrol Squadron 10 (VP-10) on 1 October 1937, redesignated Patrol Squadron 25 (VP-25) on 1 July 1939, redesignated Patrol Squadron 23 (VP-23) on 1 August 1941, redesignated Patrol Bombing Squadron 23 (VPB-23) on 1 October 1944 and disestablished on 25 January 1946.
| Patrol Bombing Squadron 23 | |
|---|---|
VP-10F P2Y in the 1930s | |
| Active | 1 July 1930 - 25 January 1946 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Type | squadron |
| Role | Maritime patrol |
| Engagements | World War II |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Patrol | T4M PM-1 P2Y-1/2/3 PBY-2/5/5A |
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