VP-42
| Patrol Squadron 42 | |
|---|---|
VP-22 P5M is lifted aboard USS Salisbury Sound in 1955 | |
| Active | 7 April 1944 – 26 September 1969 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Type | squadron |
| Role | Maritime patrol |
| Nickname(s) | Sea Demons |
| Engagements | World War II Korean War Vietnam War |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Patrol | PBM-3D P5M SP-2E/H |
VP-42 was a Patrol Squadron of the U.S. Navy. The squadron was established as Patrol Squadron 22 (VP-22) on 7 April 1944, redesignated Patrol Bombing Squadron 22 (VPB-22) on 1 October 1944, redesignated Patrol Squadron 22 (VP-22) on 15 May 1946, redesignated Medium Patrol Squadron (Seaplane) 2 (VP-MS-2) on 15 November 1946, redesignated Patrol Squadron 42 (VP-42) on 1 September 1948 and disestablished on 26 September 1969.