Coin is shaped like an outline of the map of Afghanistan, gold in color, 1 17/32 inches high x 2 5/32 inches wide. Click to enlarge
Unit/Organization Information
  • Patrol Reconnaissance Wing 2
  • Patrol Squadron 47 (VP-47)
Location
Coin Location: 304D11
Homebase: Kanoehe Bay, Hawaii
Deployment: Afghanistan
Additional Information
Date Acquired: 5 June 2012
Donated by: ADC Carothers
Copies: 1 of 1

C003516

Location: 304D11

Coin: Unit - Deployment

Active » U.S. Navy » Aviation - Patrol

Narrative

Coin is shaped like an outline of the map of Afghanistan, gold in color, 1 17/32 inches high x 2 5/32 inches wide.

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Journal - Page 84 - Line 15

Patrol Squadron 47 (VP-47), also known as "The Golden Swordsmen", is a maritime patrol squadron of the United States Navy based at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, attached to Patrol and Reconnaissance Wing Two. The squadron currently flies the P-3C Orion, and is scheduled to transition to the P-8A Poseidon within the next few years.