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Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 59 (VR-59), nicknamed ''The Lone Star Express'', is a transport squadron of the
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."''
For the month of May 2008 the squadron flew over 350 hours.
C-40A Clipper
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Fleet Logistics Support Wing
The Fleet Logistics Support Wing (abbreviated as FLSW, also referred to as Commander, Fleet Logistics Support Wing, CFLSW) is a reserve aircraft wing of the United States Navy, stationed at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas. ...
of the United States Navy Reserve
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, based at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth
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, Texas
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. It is a reserve unit composed of both active duty
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India
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and Selected Reserve
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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."''
For the month of May 2008 the squadron flew over 350 hours.
See also
*History of the United States Navy
The history of the United States Navy divides into two major periods: the "Old Navy", a small but respected force of sailing ships that was notable for innovation in the use of ironclads during the American Civil War, and the "New Navy" the ...
* List of United States Navy aircraft squadrons
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Navy aircraft squadrons are composed of several aircraft (fr ...
References
External links
C-40A Clipper
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The site is focused on national and international security issues; military analysis, syste ...
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