Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 59 (VR-59), nicknamed The Lone Star Express, is a transport squadron of the Fleet Logistics Support Wing of the United States Navy Reserve, based at Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Fort Worth, Texas. 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."
See also History of the United States Navy List of United States Navy aircraft squadrons List of Inactive United States Navy aircraft squadrons
References
External links Welcome Aboard Fleet Logisitics Support Wing 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