VR-59
| Fleet Logistics Support Squadron Five Nine (VR-59) | |
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VR-59 Squadron Insignia | |
| Country |
 United States of America |
| Branch |
 United States Navy |
| Nickname(s) | The Lone Star Express |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Transport | Boeing C-40 Clipper |
C-40A Clipper aircraft maintained by VR-59 squadron
Fleet Logistics Support Squadron Five Nine / FLELOGSUPPRON FIVE NINE (VR-59), nicknamed The Lone Star Express, is a transport squadron of the Fleet Logistics Support Wing of the United States Navy. It is a reserve unit composed of both active duty and Selected Reserve sailors. The squadron maintains three modified Boeing Next-Generation 737-700C aircraft, designated as the C-40A Clipper.
Mission
The mission statement of VR-59 is "Navy unique fleet essential airlift providing around the clock worldwide logistics support to all military services, flying three C-40A Clippers."[1]
For the month of May 2008 the squadron flew over 350 hours.
See also
References
- ↑ Plan of the Month. VR-59. Jan 2009.
External links
- Welcome Aboard Fleet Logisitics Support Wing
- C-40A Clipper at Naval-Technology.com
- C-40A Clipper at U.S. Navy Fact File
- Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 59 (VR-59) at GlobalSecurity.org
- Squadron hangar and aircraft as seen on Google Maps
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