VP-40 Deployments

In 1988, the "Fighting Marlins" completed a very successful deployment to NAF Misawa, Japan that included a detachment to NAF Kadena, Okinawa and Pohang, Korea. During the deployment, the squadron participated in exercise "TEAM SPIRIT 88", a joint multi-national event with the Koreans. The highlight of the deployment, however, was the visit by several aircrews to various islands of the South Pacific. As VP-40 returned home in early August, the squadron settled into their at-home training cycle, as they reached 150,000 hours and 21 years if class "A" mishap free flying. Also, as a result of intense work, the fourth consecutive Tactics Bowl was awarded to the squadron for their positive contributions to ASW tactics.

This site and its entire contents have been compiled and built by Norman Bernicky (AT-2 VP-40 1978-1981) from his personal collection, submitted content and from websites. Source references are listed when available. All costs to maintain this site are paid by Norm. This site is not endorsed or approved by the U.S. Navy. The contents are solely intended to preserve the history and memory of VP-40 and NAS Moffett Field, California.