Patrol Squadron 48 (VP-48) was a United States Navy maritime patrol squadron established in 1944. Originally formed as VPB-115 during World War II, the unit flew anti-submarine and maritime reconnaissance missions in the Pacific theater, primarily operating the PB4Y-2 Privateer. Throughout the Cold War, VP-48 was based at various locations, including NAS Moffett Field, and transitioned to flying P-3 Orion aircraft, conducting surveillance, anti-submarine warfare, and reconnaissance missions worldwide. The squadron was decommissioned in 1991 as part of post-Cold War force reductions, concluding nearly five decades of distinguished service.
