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VRC-50

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VRC-50
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VRC-50 was a Fleet Logistics Squadron of the U.S. Navy. The squadron was established as Fleet Tactical Support Squadron 50 (VRC-50) on 1 October 1966, redesignated as Fleet Logistics Support Squadron Fifty (VRC-50) on 1 April 1976 and disestablished on 7 October 1994.

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Operational history

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VRC-50 C-2A from USS Enterprise
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VRC-50 C-130F Hercules at NAS Atsugi
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VRC-50 US-3A on USS Abraham Lincoln in 1993
  • 2 October 1969, C-2A #152796 crashed on approach to the USS Constellation on a flight from NAS Cubi Point, all 26 passengers and crew were listed as killed in action, the bodies were not recovered.[1]
  • 15 December 1970, C-2A #155120 crashed shortly after launch from USS Ranger. 4 crewmen and five passengers were listed as missing in action and presumed dead. Bodies not recovered.[1]
  • 20 January 1989, US-3A #157996 crashed near Subic Bay, Philippines. Both crewmen, including the commanding officer were killed[2][3]
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Home port assignments

The squadron was assigned to these home ports:

Aircraft assignment

See also

References

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