VX-6

Air Development Squadron Six (VX-6), also known as "Antarctic Development Squadron Six," was a United States Navy aviation unit established in 1955. Its primary mission was to support Operation Deep Freeze, providing air logistics, reconnaissance, and research assistance for American Antarctic expeditions. VX-6 operated a variety of aircraft, including ski-equipped R4D Dakotas, LC-130 Hercules, and UH-1N helicopters, enabling year-round operations in extreme polar conditions. The squadron played a crucial role in advancing scientific research and maintaining U.S. presence in Antarctica until its deactivation in 1999, when its mission was transferred to VXE-6.