VRC-50 was a Fleet Logistics Squadron of the
U.S. Navy. The squadron was established as Fleet Tactical Support Squadron 50 (VRC-50) on 1 October 1966, redesignated as Fleet Logistics Support Squadron Fifty (VRC-50) on 1 April 1976 and disestablished on 7 October 1994.
Operational history
2 October 1969,
C-2A #152796 crashed on approach to the
USS Constellation on a flight from
NAS Cubi Point, all 26 passengers and crew were listed as killed in action, the bodies were not recovered.[1]
15 December 1970, C-2A #152793 crashed shortly after launch from
USS Ranger, all 3 crewmen were listed as missing in action, body not recovered.[1]
20 January 1989, US-3A #157996 crashed near Subic Bay, Philippines. Both crewmen, including the commanding officer were killed[2][3]