VP-50

Patrol Squadron 50 (VP-50), known as the "Blue Dragons," was a U.S. Navy maritime patrol squadron established in June 1944. Initially flying PBM Mariners during World War II, the unit conducted anti-submarine warfare, reconnaissance, and search-and-rescue operations in the Pacific. Over its long service, VP-50 transitioned to newer aircraft, including the P-5 Marlin and eventually the P-3 Orion, adapting to Cold War missions such as surveillance and intelligence-gathering. The squadron was based at NAS Moffett Field, California, and participated in significant operations until its decommissioning in March 1992.