VS-24 Scouts Squadron Patch – Plastic Backing Enjoy this VS-24 Scouts Squadron Patch that is beautifully embroidered. You'll be able to display or wear it with pride. 3.5 inch Embroidered US Naval Aviator Owned Business Sew On Plastic Backing increases rigidity, so the patch lasts longer and stays flat. Sea Control Squadron 24 (VS-24) was a squadron of the United States Navy. Originally established as VB-17 on 1 January 1943, it was redesignated as VA-5B on 15 November 1946, redesignated as VA-64 on 27 July 1948, redesignated as VC-24 on 8 April 1949 and redesignated as VS-24 on 20 April 1950, it was disestablished on 1 June 1956. History VB-17 based on USS Bunker Hill, used the SB2C Helldiver in its combat debut, attacking Rabaul on 11 November 1943. VB-17 formed part of Carrier Air Group 17 (CVG-17) and operated from USS Hornet from February-June 1945. VS-24 became the first fleet squadron to operate the AF-2S/W Guardian, receiving its first aircraft on 27 September 1950. Home port assignments 1950-1951 NAS Norfolk 1951-1954 NAS Quonset Point, RI. Aircraft Assignment SB2C Helldiver AF-2S/W Guardian
