{"product_id":"official-vp-46-grey-knights-6-reflective-sticker","title":"Official VP-46 Grey Knights 6\" Reflective Sticker","description":"\u003cp\u003eOfficial VP-46 Grey Knights 6-inch reflective vinyl sticker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Navy's oldest maritime patrol squadron — P-8A Poseidons out of Whidbey, since 1931.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePatrol Squadron 46 (VP-46), the \"Grey Knights,\" is the oldest maritime patrol squadron in the U.S. Navy and the second-oldest aircraft squadron in the entire Navy — second only to VFA-14. The squadron was established as Patrol Squadron 5-S (VP-5S) on July 1, 1931 at NAS Coco Solo in the Panama Canal Zone, and received its final designation as VP-46 on September 1, 1948. After WWII, the Grey Knights supported Cold War operations from NAS Alameda, California — including participation in nuclear tests during Operation Sandstone — and operated the PBM Mariner and P5M-1 in the 1950s. The squadron has flown combat operations in World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. VP-46 currently calls Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Washington home, as part of Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing 10, and transitioned from the P-3C Orion (which it flew for over 50 years) to the P-8A Poseidon in 2019. During its final P-3C deployment in early 2019, the squadron completed over 600 missions including operations in Syria\/Iraq supporting the Defeat-ISIS Campaign. This 6-inch reflective vinyl sticker carries the Grey Knights forward. Reflective vinyl, sharp die-cut edge, ready to ride.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect For: VP-46 Grey Knights active-duty and veteran personnel, P-8A Poseidon and P-3C Orion pilots, NFOs, and aircrew, NAS Whidbey Island Sailors, Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing 10 personnel, NAS Alameda Cold War heritage collectors, MPRA community members, and reflective squadron sticker enthusiasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVP-46 Grey Knights — oldest MPRA squadron, P-8A Poseidons, since 1931.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Military, Law Enforcement and Custom Patches","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45145612419181,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/9831\/files\/5Patch_3.png?v=1777393202","url":"https:\/\/marinepatches.com\/products\/official-vp-46-grey-knights-6-reflective-sticker","provider":"MarinePatches.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}