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This
is believed to be "Willie the Squid" which represents
UTRON ONE (later VC-1) at Barbers Point, Hawaii. A89-277 was delayed
at Barbers Point for nine days in April 1962 after experiencing
engine trouble on its delivery flight to Australia. However, the
apparent freshness of the paint suggests that this marking might
have been applied in June 1964 when the aircraft visited Barbers
Point on exercises.
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2
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VP-19, NAS Moffett Field, California. (Note: 1)
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3
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Gold
Kiwi - New Zealand obviously but unit unknown. The first known
visit to NZ by A89-277 was in September 1973 so this marking was
evidently applied by a New Zealand unit abroad.
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4
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Naval Air Station Barbers Point, Hawaii. (Note: 1)
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5
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VP-40
(U.S. Navy Patrol Squadron 40) known as the "Fighting Marlins"
was based at Sangley Point in the Philippines from 1959 to1967
flying Martin P5M Marlins. The text indicates that A89-277 has
been made an honorary member of VP-40. A89-277 was deployed to
Sangley Point in April 1963.
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6
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The
text reads: "Have Helo Will Hover HU-1". (Note: 1)
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7
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Red
Buffalo captioned "Mabuhay AMD Sangley". Mabuhay is
an expression of greetings in the Philippines. AMD is believed
to represent Air Mobility Division. A89-277 was deployed to
Sangley Point in April 1963.
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8
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Appears
to be a red Sailfish (i.e. not a Swordfish or a Marlin)
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