Neptune Glacier [SEP] continent
Neptune Glacier
Neptune Glacier () is a glacier on the east coast of Alexander Island, Antarctica, 12 nautical miles (22 km) long and 4 nautical miles (7 km) wide, flowing east into George VI Sound and the George VI Ice Shelf to the south of Triton Point. Although Neptune Glacier is not located within the mountain range Planet Heights, the glaciers name derives from the mountain range along with many other nearby glaciers named after planets of the Solar System. There are also other nearby landforms
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- NAS Norfolk – May 1946
- NAS Jacksonville – 1 Sep 1950
- NAS Roosevelt Roads – 1 Nov 1964
Aircraft assignment.
The squadron first received the following aircraft on the dates shown:
- PV-2 "Harpoon" – May 1946
- P2V-2/P2V3 "Neptune" – September 1950
- P2V-5 "Neptune" – March 1954
- P2V-7 "Neptune" – March 1955
See also.
- Maritime patrol aircraft
- Squadron (aviation)
- Naval aviation