VP-48 was a Patrol Squadron of the U.S. Navy. It was established as VP-208 on 15 December 1942, redesignated Patrol Bombing Squadron VPB-208 on 1 October 1944, redesignated VP-208 on 15 May 1946, redesignated Medium Patrol Squadron (Seaplane) VP-MS-8 on 15 November 1946, redesignated VP-48 on 1 September 1948 and disestablished on 31 December 1949.

VP-48 was a long-lived Patrol Squadron of the U.S. Navy, nicknamed the Boomerangers from 1975 to 1980, and the Boomers from 1981 to 1991. It was established as Reserve Patrol Squadron VP-905 in May 1946, redesignated Heavy Patrol Squadron (Landplane) VP-HL-51 on 15 November 1946, redesignated VP-731 in February 1950, redesignated VP-48 on 4 ...

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During the S.E. Asia crisis of August, VP-48 outdid its own record - and every other seaplane squadrons all-time record - by amassing 1585 hours flight time as it wove a month-long ASW web around the Naval Forces embarked in the South China Sea. In …

VPNAVY is dedicated to the men and women of the United States Navy flying ASW VP/VPB Patrol Aircraft past and present. VPNAVY has attempted to collect every available piece of information via the InterNet. Everything and anything relating to U. S. Navy ASW Patrol Squadrons is posted with permission on pages dedicated to each respective squadron.

VP-48 was a long-lived Patrol Squadron of the U.S. Navy, nicknamed the Boomerangers from 1975 to 1980, and the Boomers from 1981 to 1991. It was the second squadron to bear the VP-48 designation, which it held for 37 years.

Presently, the primary mission of VP-48 is to conduct prompt and sustained all-weather ASW operations, seek out and destroy enemy submarines, protect friendly surface units at sea, and protect fixed geographical water areas. The Squadorn's secondary mission is to conduct aerial minelaying, pro-submarine operations, naval reconnaissance, and ...

VPNAVY is dedicated to the men and women of the United States Navy flying ASW VP/VPB Patrol Aircraft past and present. VPNAVY has attempted to collect every available piece of information via the InterNet.

"...JAMISON, Robert "Jamie"...Just learned this evening that Robert "Jamie" Jamison, AX2, VP-48 from 66-69, passed away June 15, 2002. Jamie was a good friend, and he will be missed. We shared many stories and laughter together at the Mariner/Marlin Association Reunions. At the Tucson reunion he won a prize for being the youngest Seaplane ...

Redesignated VP-48on September 1st, 1948 Disestablished on December 31st, 1949. SECOND VP-48 February 4th, 1953 through May 23rd, 1991. Established as Reserve VP-905on May 1946 Redesignated VP-HL-51on November 15th, 1946 Redesignated Reserve VP …