VS-41

Sea Control Squadron 41 (VS-41), known as the "Shamrocks," was established on 30 June 1960 at Naval Air Station North Island, California. Originally tasked with training crews and maintaining aircraft for anti-submarine warfare (ASW), VS-41 played a key role in preparing aviators and maintenance personnel for operational deployment aboard U.S. Navy aircraft carriers. The squadron operated various aircraft over its history, most notably the S-3 Viking, which it supported from the early 1970s onward. After nearly 46 years of service, VS-41 was disestablished on 30 September 2006, having trained thousands of ASW specialists and contributed significantly to the Navy's maritime patrol capabilities.