VP-42


VP-42 was a Patrol Squadron of the U.S. Navy. The squadron was established as Patrol Squadron 22 on 7 April 1944, redesignated Patrol Bombing Squadron 22 on 1 October 1944, redesignated Patrol Squadron 22 on 15 May 1946, redesignated Medium Patrol Squadron 2 on 15 November 1946, redesignated Patrol Squadron 42 on 1 September 1948 and disestablished on 26 September 1969.

Operational history

The squadron was assigned the following aircraft, effective on the dates shown:
The squadron was assigned to these home ports, effective on the dates shown: