List of squadrons in the Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons
The tables below cover every one of the 280 squadrons listed in the U.S. Navy's two-volume Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons (DANAS).[a] Volume 1 covers every squadron in the Attack (VA) and Strike Fighter (VFA) communities from 1935 to 1995.[1] Volume 2 covers every squadron in the Patrol (VP) community from 1922 through 1996.[2]
You can see any squadron's DANAS article by following the link to the cited reference and scrolling down to the appropriate page. You can see its Wikipedia article by clicking the Wikilink in the table; if there is no Wikilink, there is no known article for the squadron.
VA squadrons
[edit]This table shows the 88 VA Attack Squadrons listed in Volume 1 of DANAS. A detailed lineage list for all squadrons mentioned in Volume 1 is available HERE.
The articles for these squadrons are in the process of being renamed to parallel the names of articles in the other sections. For example, Third VA-34 (U.S. Navy) will become merely VA-34. This is an intricate process incorporating lessons learned while creating over a hundred squadron articles, and requiring coordination among several Wiki Projects; please do not rename any of these squadron articles yourself unless you are totally aware of all the intricacies.
VAH, VAK, VAL & VAP squadrons
[edit]This table shows the 5 VAH Heavy Attack, 2 VAK Tactical Aerial Refueling, 1 VAL Light Attack, and 2 VAP Heavy Photographic squadrons listed in Volume 1 of DANAS. A detailed lineage list for all squadrons mentioned in Volume 1 is available HERE.
10 squadrons |
VFA squadrons
[edit]This table shows the 31 VFA Strike Fighter squadrons listed in Volume 1 of DANAS. A detailed lineage list for all squadrons mentioned in Volume 1 is available HERE.
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31 squadrons |
VP squadrons
[edit]This table shows the 78 VP Patrol Squadrons listed in Volume 2 of DANAS. An Index of Squadron Histories and Aircraft Data for all squadrons in Volume 2 is available HERE. A detailed lineage list for all squadrons mentioned in Volume 2 is available HERE.
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78 squadrons |
VPB, VP(HL) & VP(AM) squadrons
[edit]This table shows the 68 VPB Patrol Bombing, 3 VP(HL) Heavy Patrol, and 2 VP(AM) Amphibian Patrol squadrons listed in Volume 2 of DANAS. An Index of Squadron Histories and Aircraft Data for all squadrons in Volume 2 is available HERE. A detailed lineage list for all squadrons mentioned in Volume 2 is available HERE.
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73 squadrons |
Notes
[edit]- ^ Published in the public domain by the Naval Historical Center of the U.S. Department of the Navy's Naval History and Heritage Command, DANAS is the official and authoritative source of information about the squadrons it covers. Additional volumes are planned.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i If a squadron is still active, a link to its public domain website is provided in this column. Otherwise, the column entry shows the year in which the squadron was first established and the year in which it was finally disestablished. Squadrons typically had more than one designation during that time. They are listed according to their designation when disestablished.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i The hyperlink in the reference will take you to the section of DANAS that includes this squadron and several others. (DANAS is in the public domain, so there are no copyright considerations in linking directly to it here.) Scroll down to find the one you want. In addition to the material in the Wikipedia article, DANAS articles include extensive material on the squadron's insignia and nickname; detailed lists of Commanding Officers, major overseas deployments, wing assignments and unit awards received; and photos of the squadron's men and aircraft.
- ^ VP-64 was redesignated as Fleet Logistic Support Squadron VR-64 in 2004. VR-64 is still an active squadron, and its public domain website is HERE.
See also
[edit]- Squadron (aviation)
- Attack aircraft
- Strike fighter
- Maritime patrol aircraft
- List of United States Navy aircraft squadrons
- List of inactive United States Navy aircraft squadrons
- Naval aviation
- Modern US Navy carrier air operations
- List of United States Navy aircraft designations (pre-1962)
- United States Naval Aviator
- Naval Flight Officer
- United States Marine Corps Aviation
- NATOPS
References
[edit]This article incorporates text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons.
- ^ Grossnick, Roy A. (1995). Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons, Volume 1 - Preface. Washington, D.C.: Naval Historical Center, Department of the Navy. pp. xi. Retrieved 2016-06-16.
- ^ Roberts, Michael D. (2000). Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons, Volume 2 - Preface. Washington, D.C.: Naval Historical Center, Department of the Navy. pp. xi. Retrieved 2016-06-17.
- ^ a b c d e f g h Grossnick, Roy A. (1995). Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons, Volume 1, Chapter 2, Section 1: Attack Squadron Histories for VA-1E to VA-23. Washington, D.C.: Naval Historical Center, Department of the Navy. pp. 17–36. Retrieved 2016-06-16.
- ^ a b c d e f g Grossnick, Roy A. (1995). Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons, Volume 1, Chapter 2, Section 2: Attack Squadron Histories for VA-34 to VA-38. Washington, D.C.: Naval Historical Center, Department of the Navy. pp. 37–64. Retrieved 2016-06-16.
- ^ a b c d e f g Grossnick, Roy A. (1995). Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons, Volume 1, Chapter 2, Section 3: Attack Squadron Histories for VA-42 to VA-52. Washington, D.C.: Naval Historical Center, Department of the Navy. pp. 65–88. Retrieved 2016-06-16.
- ^ a b c d e Grossnick, Roy A. (1995). Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons, Volume 1, Chapter 2, Section 4: Attack Squadron Histories for VA-54 to VA-56. Washington, D.C.: Naval Historical Center, Department of the Navy. pp. 89–112. Retrieved 2016-06-16.
- ^ a b c d e f Grossnick, Roy A. (1995). Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons, Volume 1, Chapter 2, Section 5: Attack Squadron Histories for VA-64 to VA-75. Washington, D.C.: Naval Historical Center, Department of the Navy. pp. 113–137. Retrieved 2016-06-16.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Grossnick, Roy A. (1995). Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons, Volume 1, Chapter 2, Section 6: Attack Squadron Histories for VA-76 to VA-104. Washington, D.C.: Naval Historical Center, Department of the Navy. pp. 138–166. Retrieved 2016-06-16.
- ^ a b c d e f Grossnick, Roy A. (1995). Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons, Volume 1, Chapter 2, Section 7: Attack Squadron Histories for VA-105 to VA-122. Washington, D.C.: Naval Historical Center, Department of the Navy. pp. 167–193. Retrieved 2016-06-16.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Grossnick, Roy A. (1995). Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons, Volume 1, Chapter 2, Section 8: Attack Squadron Histories for VA-125 to VA-153. Washington, D.C.: Naval Historical Center, Department of the Navy. pp. 194–221. Retrieved 2016-06-16.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j Grossnick, Roy A. (1995). Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons, Volume 1, Chapter 2, Section 9: Attack Squadron Histories for VA-154 to VA-174. Washington, D.C.: Naval Historical Center, Department of the Navy. pp. 222–251. Retrieved 2016-06-16.
- ^ a b c d e f g Grossnick, Roy A. (1995). Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons, Volume 1, Chapter 2, Section 10: Attack Squadron Histories for VA-175 to VA-209. Washington, D.C.: Naval Historical Center, Department of the Navy. pp. 252–271. Retrieved 2016-06-16.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l Grossnick, Roy A. (1995). Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons, Volume 1, Chapter 2, Section 11: Attack Squadron Histories for VA-210 to VA-873. Washington, D.C.: Naval Historical Center, Department of the Navy. pp. 272–293. Retrieved 2016-06-16.
- ^ a b c d e Grossnick, Roy A. (1995). Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons, Volume 1, Chapter 3: Heavy Attack Squadron Histories (VAH) VAH-8 to VAH-123. Washington, D.C.: Naval Historical Center, Department of the Navy. pp. 295–302. Retrieved 2016-06-16.
- ^ a b Grossnick, Roy A. (1995). Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons, Volume 1, Chapter 4: Tactical Aerial Refueling Squadron Histories (VAK) VAK-208 to VAK-308. Washington, D.C.: Naval Historical Center, Department of the Navy. pp. 303–306. Retrieved 2014-03-16.
- ^ Grossnick, Roy A. (1995). Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons, Volume 1, Chapter 5: Light Attack Squadron History (VAL). Washington, D.C.: Naval Historical Center, Department of the Navy. pp. 307–308. Retrieved 2016-06-16.
- ^ a b Grossnick, Roy A. (1995). Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons, Volume 1, Chapter 6: Heavy Photographic Squadron Histories (VAP) VAP-61 to VAP-62. Washington, D.C.: Naval Historical Center, Department of the Navy. pp. 309–316. Retrieved 2016-06-16.
- ^ a b c d e f Grossnick, Roy A. (1995). Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons, Volume 1, Chapter 7, Section 1: Strike Fighter Squadron Histories for VFA-15 to VFA-81. Washington, D.C.: Naval Historical Center, Department of the Navy. pp. 317–344. Retrieved 2016-06-16.
- ^ a b c d e f g h Grossnick, Roy A. (1995). Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons, Volume 1, Chapter 7, Section 2: Strike Fighter Squadron Histories for VFA-82 to VFA-106. Washington, D.C.: Naval Historical Center, Department of the Navy. pp. 345–374. Retrieved 2016-06-16.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Grossnick, Roy A. (1995). Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons, Volume 1, Chapter 7, Section 3: Strike Fighter Squadron Histories for VFA-113 to VFA-147. Washington, D.C.: Naval Historical Center, Department of the Navy. pp. 375–403. Retrieved 2016-06-16.
- ^ a b c d Grossnick, Roy A. (1995). Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons, Volume 1, Chapter 7, Section 4: Strike Fighter Squadron Histories for VFA-151 to VFA-195. Washington, D.C.: Naval Historical Center, Department of the Navy. pp. 404–433. Retrieved 2016-06-16.
- ^ a b c d Grossnick, Roy A. (1995). Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons, Volume 1, Chapter 7, Section 5: Strike Fighter Squadron Histories for VFA-203 to VFA-305. Washington, D.C.: Naval Historical Center, Department of the Navy. pp. 434–442. Retrieved 2016-06-16.
- ^ a b c d e f Roberts, Michael D. (2000). Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons, Volume 2, Chapter 3, Section 1: Patrol Squadron Histories for 1st VP-1 to 2nd VP-4. Washington, D.C.: Naval Historical Center, Department of the Navy. pp. 15–41. Retrieved 2016-06-17.
- ^ a b c d e Roberts, Michael D. (2000). Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons, Volume 2, Chapter 3, Section 2: Patrol Squadron Histories for 2nd VP-5 to 2nd VP-8. Washington, D.C.: Naval Historical Center, Department of the Navy. pp. 42–73. Retrieved 2016-06-17.
- ^ a b c d e Roberts, Michael D. (2000). Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons, Volume 2, Chapter 3, Section 3: Patrol Squadron Histories for 2nd VP-9 to 3rd VP-17. Washington, D.C.: Naval Historical Center, Department of the Navy. pp. 74–103. Retrieved 2016-06-16.
- ^ a b c d e f Roberts, Michael D. (2000). Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons, Volume 2, Chapter 3, Section 4: Patrol Squadron Histories for 3rd VP-18 to 1st VP-22. Washington, D.C.: Naval Historical Center, Department of the Navy. pp. 104–132. Retrieved 2016-06-17.
- ^ a b c d e Roberts, Michael D. (2000). Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons, Volume 2, Chapter 3, Section 5: Patrol Squadron Histories for 3rd VP-22 to 3rd VP-25. Washington, D.C.: Naval Historical Center, Department of the Navy. pp. 133–165. Retrieved 2016-06-17.
- ^ a b c d e Roberts, Michael D. (2000). Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons, Volume 2, Chapter 3, Section 6: Patrol Squadron Histories for 2nd VP-26 to 1st VP-29. Washington, D.C.: Naval Historical Center, Department of the Navy. pp. 166–197. Retrieved 2016-06-17.
- ^ a b c d e f g Roberts, Michael D. (2000). Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons, Volume 2, Chapter 3, Section 7: Patrol Squadron Histories for 2nd VP-29 to 1st VP-40. Washington, D.C.: Naval Historical Center, Department of the Navy. pp. 198–226. Retrieved 2016-06-17.
- ^ a b c d e f g Roberts, Michael D. (2000). Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons, Volume 2, Chapter 3, Section 8: Patrol Squadron Histories for 2nd VP-40 to 3rd VP-45. Washington, D.C.: Naval Historical Center, Department of the Navy. pp. 227–260. Retrieved 2016-06-17.
- ^ a b c d Roberts, Michael D. (2000). Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons, Volume 2, Chapter 3, Section 9: Patrol Squadron Histories for VP-46 to 2nd VP-48. Washington, D.C.: Naval Historical Center, Department of the Navy. pp. 261–290. Retrieved 2016-06-17.
- ^ a b c d e f Roberts, Michael D. (2000). Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons, Volume 2, Chapter 3, Section 10: Patrol Squadron Histories for VP-49 to 3rd VP-61. Washington, D.C.: Naval Historical Center, Department of the Navy. pp. 291–320. Retrieved 2016-06-17.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Roberts, Michael D. (2000). Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons, Volume 2, Chapter 3, Section 11: Patrol Squadron Histories for 1st VP-62 to VP-90. Washington, D.C.: Naval Historical Center, Department of the Navy. pp. 321–350. Retrieved 2016-06-17.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i Roberts, Michael D. (2000). Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons, Volume 2, Chapter 3, Section 12: Patrol Squadron Histories for VP-91 to VP-133. Washington, D.C.: Naval Historical Center, Department of the Navy. pp. 351–379. Retrieved 2016-06-17.
- ^ a b c d Roberts, Michael D. (2000). Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons, Volume 2, Chapter 3, Section 13: Patrol Squadron Histories for VP-142 to VP-153. Washington, D.C.: Naval Historical Center, Department of the Navy. pp. 380–388. Retrieved 2016-06-17.
- ^ a b c d e f g Roberts, Michael D. (2000). Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons, Volume 2, Chapter 4, Section 1: Patrol Bombing Squadron (VPB) Histories for VPB-1 to VPB-16. Washington, D.C.: Naval Historical Center, Department of the Navy. pp. 389–417. Retrieved 2016-06-17.
- ^ a b c d e Roberts, Michael D. (2000). Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons, Volume 2, Chapter 4, Section 2: Patrol Bombing Squadron (VPB) Histories for VPB-17 to VPB-29. Washington, D.C.: Naval Historical Center, Department of the Navy. pp. 418–448. Retrieved 2016-06-17.
- ^ a b c d e f g h Roberts, Michael D. (2000). Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons, Volume 2, Chapter 4, Section 3: Patrol Bombing Squadron (VPB) Histories for VPB-33 to VPB-54. Washington, D.C.: Naval Historical Center, Department of the Navy. pp. 449–480. Retrieved 2016-06-17.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j Roberts, Michael D. (2000). Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons, Volume 2, Chapter 4, Section 4: Patrol Bombing Squadron (VPB) Histories for VPB-61 to VPB-103. Washington, D.C.: Naval Historical Center, Department of the Navy. pp. 481–512. Retrieved 2016-06-17.
- ^ a b c d e f g Roberts, Michael D. (2000). Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons, Volume 2, Chapter 4, Section 5: Patrol Bombing Squadron (VPB) Histories for VPB-105 to VPB-118. Washington, D.C.: Naval Historical Center, Department of the Navy. pp. 513–542. Retrieved 2016-06-17.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j Roberts, Michael D. (2000). Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons, Volume 2, Chapter 4, Section 6: Patrol Bombing Squadron (VPB) Histories for VPB-121 to VPB-141. Washington, D.C.: Naval Historical Center, Department of the Navy. pp. 543–571. Retrieved 2016-06-17.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Roberts, Michael D. (2000). Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons, Volume 2, Chapter 4, Section 7: Patrol Bombing Squadron (VPB) Histories for VPB-145 to VPB-203. Washington, D.C.: Naval Historical Center, Department of the Navy. pp. 572–597. Retrieved 2016-06-17.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j Roberts, Michael D. (2000). Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons, Volume 2, Chapter 4, Section 8: Patrol Bombing Squadron (VPB) Histories for VPB-206 to VPB-216. Washington, D.C.: Naval Historical Center, Department of the Navy. pp. 598–621. Retrieved 2016-06-17.
- ^ a b c Roberts, Michael D. (2000). Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons, Volume 2, Chapter 5: Heavy Patrol Squadrons (Landplane) (VP-HL) Histories for VP-HL-1 to VP-HL-5. Washington, D.C.: Naval Historical Center, Department of the Navy. pp. 623–631. Retrieved 2016-06-17.
- ^ a b Roberts, Michael D. (2000). Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons, Volume 2, Chapter 6: Amphibian Patrol Squadrons (VP-AM) Histories for VP-AM-1 to VP-AM-5. Washington, D.C.: Naval Historical Center, Department of the Navy. pp. 631–634. Retrieved 2016-06-17.
External links
[edit]- These are links to PDF files that are shorter and more manageable subsets of the complete volume:
- Table of Contents of DANAS Volume 1, with links to PDF files of individual chapters, appendixes and sections
- Title page, About the Author, Contents, Foreword, Preface and Acknowledgements
- Chapter 1 The Evolution of Aircraft Class and Squadron Designation Systems
- Chapter 2 Attack Squadron Histories for VA-1E to VA-23
- Chapter 2 Attack Squadron Histories for VA-34 to VA-38
- Chapter 2 Attack Squadron Histories for VA-42 to VA-52
- Chapter 2 Attack Squadron Histories for VA-54 to VA-56
- Chapter 2 Attack Squadron Histories for VA-64 to VA-75
- Chapter 2 Attack Squadron Histories for VA-76 to VA-104
- Chapter 2 Attack Squadron Histories for VA-105 to VA-122
- Chapter 2 Attack Squadron Histories for VA-125 to VA-153
- Chapter 2 Attack Squadron Histories for VA-154 to VA-174
- Chapter 2 Attack Squadron Histories for VA-175 to VA-209
- Chapter 2 Attack Squadron Histories for VA-210 to VA-873
- Chapter 3 Heavy Attack Squadron Histories (VAH) (VAH-8 to VAH-123)
- Chapter 4 Tactical Aerial Refueling Squadron Histories (VAK) (VAK-208 to VAK-308)
- Chapter 5 Light Attack Squadron History (VAL)
- Chapter 6 Heavy Photographic Squadron Histories (VAP)(VAP-61 to VAP-62)
- Chapter 7 Strike Fighter Squadron Histories for VFA-15 to VFA-81
- Chapter 7 Strike Fighter Squadron Histories for VFA-82 to VFA-106
- Chapter 7 Strike Fighter Squadron Histories for VFA-113 to VFA-147
- Chapter 7 Strike Fighter Squadron Histories for VFA-151 to VFA-195
- Chapter 7 Strike Fighter Squadron Histories for VFA-203 to VFA-305
- Appendix 1 Aircraft Data-Technical Information and Drawings, A-3 to AM
- Appendix 1 Aircraft Data-Technical Information and Drawings, BG to F9F (F-9)
- Appendix 1 Aircraft Data-Technical Information and Drawings, F/A-18 to TC-4C
- Appendix 2 Aircraft Carrier Listing
- Appendix 3 Carrier Deployments by Year (1946 to 1990)
- Appendix 4 U.S. Navy Squadron Designations and Abbreviations
- Appendix 5 How to Trace Squadron Lineage
- Appendix 6 Lineage Listing for VA, VA(AW), VAH, VA(HM), VAK, VAL, VAP, and VFA Designated Squadrons
- Appendix 7 Types of Aircraft Listed in the Squadron Histories
- These are links to PDF files that are shorter and more manageable subsets of the complete volume:
- Table of Contents of DANAS Volume 2, with links to PDF files of individual chapters, appendixes and sections
- Title page, About the Author, Contents, Foreword, Preface and Acknowledgements
- Chapter 1 Origins of Navy Patrol Aviation, 1911 to 1920s
- Chapter 2 Guidelines for Navy Aviation Squadron Lineage and Insignia
- Chapter 3 Patrol Squadron (VP) Histories (1st VP-1 to 2nd VP-4)
- Chapter 3 Patrol Squadron (VP) Histories (2nd VP-5 to 2nd VP-8)
- Chapter 3 Patrol Squadron (VP) Histories (2nd VP-9 to 3rd VP-17)
- Chapter 3 Patrol Squadron (VP) Histories (3rd VP-18 to 1st VP-22)
- Chapter 3 Patrol Squadron (VP) Histories (3rd VP-22 to 3rd VP-25)
- Chapter 3 Patrol Squadron (VP) Histories(2nd VP-26 to 1st VP-29)
- Chapter 3 Patrol Squadron (VP) Histories (2nd VP-29 to 1st VP-40)
- Chapter 3 Patrol Squadron (VP) Histories (2nd VP-40 to 3rd VP-45)
- Chapter 3 Patrol Squadron (VP) Histories (VP-46 to 2nd VP-48)
- Chapter 3 Patrol Squadron (VP) Histories (VP-49 to 3rd VP-61)
- Chapter 3 Patrol Squadron (VP) Histories (1st VP-62 to VP-90)
- Chapter 3 Patrol Squadron (VP) Histories (2nd VP-91 to VP-133)
- Chapter 3 Patrol Squadron (VP) Histories (VP-142 to VP-153)
- Chapter 4 Patrol Bombing Squadron (VPB) Histories (VPB-1 to VPB-16)
- Chapter 4 Patrol Bombing Squadron (VPB) Histories (VPB-17 to VPB-29)
- Chapter 4 Patrol Bombing Squadron (VPB) Histories (VPB-33 to VPB-54)
- Chapter 4 Patrol Bombing Squadron (VPB) Histories (VPB-61 to VPB-103)
- Chapter 4 Patrol Bombing Squadron (VPB) Histories (VPB-105 to VPB-118)
- Chapter 4 Patrol Bombing Squadron (VPB) Histories (VPB-121 to VPB-141)
- Chapter 4 Patrol Bombing Squadron (VPB) Histories (VPB-145 to VPB-203)
- Chapter 4 Patrol Bombing Squadron (VPB) Histories (VPB-206 to VPB-216)
- Chapter 5 Heavy Patrol Squadrons (Landplane) (VP-HL) Histories
- Chapter 6 Amphibian Patrol Squadrons (VP-AM) Histories
- Glossary
- Index of Patrol Squadron Histories and Aircraft Data
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