Keywords: Patrol Squadron 44 (US Navy) insignia 1952.png Insignia of the U S Navy Patrol Squadron 44 VP-44 Golden Pelicans approved on 24 September 1952 Official U S Navy photo from the en Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons http //www history navy mil/research/histories/naval-aviation-history/dictionary-of-american-naval-aviation-squadrons-volume-2/chapter-3-patrol-squadron-vp-histories-2nd-vp-40-to-3rd-vp-45 html Chapter 3 Patrol Squadron VP Histories 2nd VP-40 to 3rd VP-45 p 246 and official U S Navy photo https //www history navy mil/our-collections/photography/numerical-list-of-images/nhhc-series/nh-series/NH-101000/NH-101846-KN html NH-101846-KN from the U S Navy http //www history navy mil Naval History and Heritage Command 1952 U S Navy PD-USGov-Military-Navy PD-USGov-Military-Badge United States Navy patrol squadron emblems VP-044 Patrol Squadron 44 United States Navy |