| Patrol Bombing Squadron 20 | |
|---|---|
| Active | 15 February 1944 – 4 February 1946 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Branch |  United States Navy |
| Type | squadron |
| Role | Maritime patrol |
| Engagements | World War II |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Patrol | PBM-3D/5 Mariner |
VPB-20 was a patrol bombing squadron of the U.S. Navy. The squadron was established as Patrol Squadron 20 (VP-20) on 15 February 1944, redesignated as Patrol Bombing Squadron 20 (VPB-20) on 1 October 1944, and disestablished on 4 February 1946.[1]
- ^ Roberts, Michael D. (2000). Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons, Volume 2, Chapter 4 Patrol Bombing Squadron (VPB) Histories (VPB-17 to VPB-29). Washington, D.C.: Naval Historical Center, Department of the Navy. pp. 425–7. Retrieved 5 June 2016.