| Anti-submarine Squadron 24 | |
|---|---|
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| Active | 1 January 1943 – 1 June 1956 |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Role | Anti-submarine warfare Anti-surface warfare |
| Homeport | NAS Jacksonville |
| Nickname(s) | Duty Cats |
| Aircraft | SB2C Helldiver AF-2S/W Guardian |
| Engagements | World War II |
Sea Control Squadron 24 (VS-24) was a squadron of the United States Navy. Originally established as VB-17 on 1 January 1943, it was redesignated as VA-5B on 15 November 1946, redesignated as VA-64 on 27 July 1948, redesignated as VC-24 on 8 April 1949 and redesignated as VS-24 on 20 April 1950, it was disestablished on 1 June 1956.[1] It was however reestablished again before being decommissioned in 2007.[2]
- ^ Grossnick, Roy (1995). Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons, Volume 1, Appendix 6. Washington, D.C.: Naval Historical Center, Department of the Navy. p. 545. Retrieved 30 May 2016.
- ^ "VS-32". www.gonavy.jp. Retrieved 24 November 2020.