VP-42

Patrol Squadron 42 (VP-42) was a United States Navy maritime patrol squadron established during World War II. Commissioned in 1944, the squadron initially operated PBM Mariner seaplanes, conducting antisubmarine warfare, reconnaissance, and search-and-rescue missions in the Pacific Theater. After the war, VP-42 saw action during the Korean War and later transitioned to the P5M Marlin, continuing its patrol duties during the Cold War period. The squadron was ultimately disestablished in 1969, having played a critical role in maritime patrol operations for over two decades.