VR-56
Fleet Logistics Support Squadron Five Six (VR-56) | |
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VR-56 Squadron Insignia | |
Country | United States of America |
Branch | United States Navy |
Nickname(s) | Globemasters |
Commanders | |
Current commander | OPSEC |
Aircraft flown | |
Transport | Boeing C-40 Clipper |
Fleet Logistics Support Squadron Five Six / FLELOGSUPPRON FIVE SIX (VR-56), nicknamed the Globemasters, is a transport squadron of the Fleet Logistics Support Wing of the United States Navy. It is a reserve unit composed of both active duty and Selected Reserve sailors. The squadron maintains Boeing Next-Generation 737-700C aircraft, designated as the C-40 Clipper.
See also
- History of the United States Navy
- List of United States Navy aircraft squadrons
- List of Inactive United States Navy aircraft squadrons
References
External links
- Welcome Aboard Fleet Logisitics Support Wing
- C-40A Clipper at U.S. Navy Fact File
- Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 56 (VR-56) at GlobalSecurity.org
- VR-56 on Facebook.
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