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Rescue Squadron 3 (VH-3)
ActiveAugust 1944 - April 1946
CountryUnited States of America
BranchUnited States Navy Seal United States Navy
Typesquadron
RoleDumbo (air-sea rescue)
EngagementsWorld War II
DecorationsNavy Unit Commendation
Aircraft flown
PatrolMartin PBM-3R Mariner

Rescue Squadron VH-3 was one of six dedicated (VH) Rescue Squadrons of the U.S. Navy during WWII. The squadron was established on 1 August 1944 and disestablished in April 1946.[1]

In the closing 5 months of World War II, the VH-3 squadron rescued 185 downed aviators and aircrewmen in the open seas, some while under fire.[2] VH-3 assisted in the additional rescue of 54 men when the seas were too rough for a landing, and a surface ship or submarine was required to complete the rescue.[3]

Rescue Squadron 3 (VH-3) was awarded the Navy Unit Commendation award for the period from 29 March 1945 to 30 June 1945.

Operational history[3][1][2][4]

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Map of Operations

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VH-3's rescues spanned deep into the Inland Sea of Japan (not shown in map below), down the entire Ryukyus chain, out to China and approaching Korea. An interactive and more comprehensive map annotating each of VH-3's rescues has also been created in the "See Also" external links section below.

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VH-3 Rescue Locations in the Ryukyus (excludes home islands).


Home port assignments

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The squadron was assigned to these home ports, effective on the dates shown:[1]

See also

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Reference

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  1. ^ a b c Gintner, Steve (2013). Martin PBM Mariner (Naval Fighters Number 97). Simi Valley, Ca: Steve Gintner, First Edition 2013. pp. 143–144. ISBN 0989258327.
  2. ^ a b Galdorisi, George (2008). Leave No Man Behind - The Saga of Combat Search and Rescue. Minneapolis, MN: Zenith Press. pp. 87–96. ISBN 9780760323922.
  3. ^ a b Sweet, Donald (1999). Seaplanes at War. Burnsville, North Carolina: Celo Valley Books. pp. 101–103. ISBN 0923687513.
  4. ^ Sweet, Donald (2000). The Forgotten Heroes: The Story of Rescue Squadron VH-3 in World War II. Ho-Ho-Kus, New Jersey: DoG0. ISBN 0967988985.