VP-1 (1921–1922) explained
VP-1 was a Patrol Squadron of the U.S. Navy. The squadron was established as Seaplane Patrol Squadron ONE (VP-1) in late 1921 and was disestablished circa July 1922.[1]
Operational history
- 16 January 1922: VP-1 started the annual bombing exercises with eight officers and five Naval Aviation Pilots (NAPS, enlisted pilots). The squadron was supported by seaplane tenders and . The squadron also conducted mail flights between San Diego, and the fleet at San Pedro, California.
- 20 January 1922: Squadron aircraft flew Rear Admiral John K. Robison, Chief of the Bureau of Engineering, to San Pedro for a visit to the fleet.
- 23 January – 3 February 1922: Squadron aircraft were assigned the responsibility for torpedo recovery for Submarine Division 9.
- 13 February 1922: VP-1 aircraft operated with photographing gunfire.
- 6 July 1922: Squadron aircraft rescued five fishermen whose boat had caught fire and sunk off the coast of San Diego.
- July 1922: VP-1 was disestablished at NAS San Diego. Personnel and equipment were used to form the nucleus of Torpedo and Bombing Plane Squadron 2 (VT-2).[1]
Aircraft assignments
The squadron was assigned the following aircraft, effective on the dates shown:[1]
- F5L - late 1921
- N-9 - April 1922
Home port assignments
The squadron was assigned to these home ports, effective on the dates shown:[1]
See also
Notes and References
- Book: Roberts, Michael D.. Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons, Volume 2, Chapter 3 Patrol Squadron (VP) Histories (1st VP-1 to 2nd VP-4). Naval Historical Center, Department of the Navy. 2000. Washington, D.C.. 15. 22 June 2016.
