List of inactive United States Navy aircraft squadrons

Most of the hundreds of United States Navy aircraft squadrons created since World War I no longer exist, having been "disestablished". Another 40 or so have been "deactivated", currently existing only "on paper" in an inactive status.

The U.S. Navy does not say aircraft squadrons are "commissioned" or "decommissioned". Until 1998, squadrons were "established", "disestablished", and sometimes "re-designated"; since 1998, squadrons are "established", "deactivated", and sometimes "reactivated".

Under the system that pertained until 1998, squadron designations were often reused. A squadron's history and lineage began when it was established and ended when it was disestablished. When a squadron was disestablished or re-designated, its former designation became available for reuse by a new or re-designating squadron, just as the name of a decommissioned ship (e.g., USS Enterprise) might be given to a new vessel. The new or re-designated squadron could carry on the traditions, nickname, or the insignia of the previous squadron, but it could not lay claim to the history or lineage of that previous squadron. Re-designation might assign a squadron a new number under the same basic designation (e.g., VF-151 to VF-192), or change the entire designation (e.g., HS-3 to HSC-9). A squadron could be re-designated several times, retaining its lineage throughout.

This system changed in March 1998 with Chief of Naval Operations Instruction (OPNAVINST) 5030.4E. U.S. Navy aircraft squadrons are no longer disestablished but "deactivated." A deactivated squadron remains in existence, though only "on paper", awaiting possible future "re-activation". Neither its designation nor any previous designations are available for use by a new squadron. A re-activated squadron would trace its lineage back to the squadron's original establishment date, including its inactive period.

The current update of OPNAVINST 3050.4 contains a list of all currently active and deactivated U.S. Navy aircraft squadrons.

Designations used from 1921 to 1947

This section contains squadrons whose designations were discontinued by 1947. Most of the squadrons listed in this section were disestablished by the end of World War II. Others remained active under different designations for decades. A few still exist today.

Composite (VC) squadrons

A total of about 90 Composite Squadron (VC) squadrons existed between 1 March 1943, when Escort Scouting Squadrons (VGS) based aboard escort carriers (CVE) were redesignated as VC units, and the end of 1945, when they had all been disestablished. VC squadrons flew combinations of fighters, dive bombers, and torpedo bombers.

Designation	Insignia	Nickname	Aircraft	Establishment/ redesignation	Disestablished as	Notes
VC-6			Grumman FM-2 Wildcat Grumman TBM Avenger	VGS-25: Jan 1943 VC-25: Mar 1943 VC-6: Sep 1943	5 October 1945
VC-8				VC-8: 1943	1945	Operated fighter and scouting planes from an escort carrier (CVE)
VC-10				VC-10: 23 Sep 1943	1945	Operated fighter and torpedo planes from USS Gambier Bay (CVE 73)
VC-11				VGS-11: 5 Aug 1942 'VC-11: 1 Mar 1943 VF-21: 16 May 1943	VF-21 5 November 1945
VC-13 (first use)		Fools in God's Oceans	F4F Wildcat, TBM	VC-13: 1943-1945	c.1945	USS Tripoli (CVE-64), USS Anzio (CVE-57)
VC-16				VGS-16: 6 Aug 1942 VC-16: 1 Mar 1943 VF-33: 15 Aug 1943	VF-33 19 November 1945
VC-18				VGS-18: 15 Oct 1942 VC-18: 1 Mar 1943 VF-36: 15 Aug 1943 VF-1): 5 Mar 1944 VF-7A: 15 Nov 1946 VF-71: 28 Jul 1948	VF-71 31 March 1959
VC-25 (first use)			FM-2, TBM	VGS-25: Jan 1943 VC-25: Mar 1943 VC-6: Sep 1943	VC-6 5 October 1945
VC-34				VGS-34: 24 Feb 1943 VC-34: 1 Mar 1943 VF-34: 15 Aug 1943	VF-34 8 July 1944
VC-64				VC-64: 1 Jun 1943 VF-39: 15 Aug 1943	VF-39 15 July 1944
VC-72		Ball the Jack	FM-2, TBM	1944-1945	1945
VC-91		Green Weenies	FM-2, TBM	11 February 1944	22 September 1945	November 1944 - February 1945 USS Kitkun Bay (CVE-71) February 1945 - May 1945 USS Savo Island (CVE-78) July 1945 - November 1945 USS Makin Island (CVE-93)

VCS: Cruiser Scouting Squadron, and VO: Spotting or Observation squadrons

Squadron Designation	Insignia	Nickname	Aircraft	Established-disestablished	Notes
VCS-7 Cruiser Scouting Squadron Seven, also recorded as VOS-7	4Q		Supermarine Spitfire Mk Vb and Supermarine Seafire	8 May 1944 – 29 June 1944	Based at RNAS Lee-on-Solent (HMS Daedalus) United Kingdom. Part of 34th Reconnaissance Wing, RAF Second Tactical Air Force, it was a mixed force of USN, RAF, and FAA pilots flying spotting flights for naval artillery. VCS-7 operated from the invasion of Normandy until the capture of Cherbourg.

The VO designation, one of the U.S. Navy's earliest, first appeared in 1922 to designate "Spotting Squadrons" that spotted targets for naval gunfire from battleships and cruisers. In 1923, the designation was changed to "Observation Plane Squadron" or "Observation Squadron". The designation was discontinued in 1945, but resurrected from 1947 to 1949 and again during the Vietnam War from 1967 to 1968.

VH: Rescue Squadrons

Squadron Designation	Insignia	Nickname	Last aircraft	Disestablished	Notes
VH-1			Martin PBM Mariner	April 1946	Rescue Squadron established on 1 February 1944
VH-2				November 1945	Rescue Squadron established August 1944
VH-3				April 1946	Rescue Squadron established on 1 August 1944
VH-4				November 1946	Rescue Squadron established in September 1944
VH-5				June 1946	Rescue Squadron established in September 1944
VH-6				February 1946	Rescue Squadron established in January 1945

VJ: Utility or General Utility squadrons

Utility squadrons were designated VJ from 1925 to 1946, when the designation changed to VU. (The VJ designation was later used from 1952 to 1956 to designate weather squadrons and photographic squadrons.)

Designation	Insignia	Nickname	Aircraft	Establishment and re-designation	Disestablished/ Deactivated	Notes
VJ-1		Redtails		Established as VJ-1: 4 December 1942 redesignated VU-7: 1946-1 Jul 1965 redesignated VC-7 1 Jul 1965	VC-7 disestablished -30 September 1980	NAS Miramar Towed targets and provided adversary services for fleet and air combat maneuvering training
VJ-4		Dragon Layers		Established as VJ-4: 15 November 1940 redesignated VU-4: 15 Nov 1946 redesignated VC-4: 1 July 1965-30 Apr 1971	VC-4 Disestablished 30 April 1971	NAS Jacksonville
VJ-16		Challengers		established as VJ-16: 1 December 1943 redesginated VU-10: 1945 redesginated VC-10 1 July 1965	VC-10 disestablished 14 August 1993	NAS Leeward Point Guantanamo Bay

VS: Scouting squadrons and VS designations no longer in use

VS was used to designate scouting squadrons from 1922 to 1946, although all 26 or so VS squadrons had by the end of 1943 been given other designations (VF, VT, VC or VCS cruiser scouting squadron). All except VS-41/VFA-14 were disestablished by the end of 1949. (From 1950 to 2009, VS was used for Antisubmarine or Sea Control squadrons.)

Designation	Insignia	Nickname	Aircraft	Establishment and Redesignation	Disestablished as	Disestablished Date	Notes
Squadrons in operation before the U.S. Navy began aircraft carrier operations
VS-1				Establishment and Disestablishment unknown			Navy Directory dated 1 Jan 1922 lists the squadrons and notes that it and VS-2 were combined in Dec 1921 to form one squadron
VS-2
1 July 1922 to 1 July 1927
VS-1				Establishment and Disestablishment unknown			Naval Aviation Organization for Fiscal Year 1923 issued on 17 June 1922 and effective 1 July 1922 lists the squadron. It may be the combined VS-1 and VS-2 listed in the Navy Directory dated 1 Jan 1922
1 July 1927 to 1 July 1937: Suffix letters were added to squadron designations which denoted to which fleet squadrons were assigned: B-Battle Fleet, S-Scouting Fleet, A-Asiatic Fleet or "D" followed by a Naval District number for those squadrons assigned to Naval Districts.
VS-1B (first use)				VS-1B(1st): May 1928 – 1930 VS-1S: 1930-1931 VS-1B(2nd): 1931-1 Jul 1937 VS-41(1st): 1 Jul 1937-15 Mar 1941 VF-42(1st): 15 Mar 1941 – 22 Jun 1942	VF-42 (1st)	22 June 1942
VS-1S				VS-1B: May 1928 – 1930 VS-1S: 1930-1931 VS-1B: 1931-1 Jul 1937 VS-41(1st): 1 Jul 1937-15 Mar 1941 VF-42(1st): 15 Mar 1941 – 22 Jun 1942	VF-42 (1st)	22 June 1942
VS-1B (second use)				VS-1B(1st): May 1928 – 1930 VS-1S: 1930-1931 VS-1B(2nd): 1931-1 Jul 1937 VS-41(1st): 1 Jul 1937-15 Mar 1941 VF-42(1st): 15 Mar 1941 – 22 Jun 1942	VF-42 (1st)	22 June 1942
VS-1D7			OS2U	12 March 1942
VS-2B				VS-2B: 3 Jul 1928 – 1 Jul 1937 VS-3: 1 Jul 1937-1 Mar 1943 VB-4: 1 Mar 1943-15 Jul 1943 VB-5: 15 Jul 1943-15 Nov 1946 VA-5A: 15 Nov 1946-16 Aug 1948 VA-54(1st): 16 Aug 1948 – 1 Dec 1949	VA-54 (1st)	1 December 1949
VS-3B				Establishment and Disestablishment unknown			Squadron was listed in the January 1929 "Fleet Organization"
VS-4B				Establishment and Disestablishment unknown			Squadron was listed in the January 1929 "Fleet Organization"
VS-5S				Establishment and Disestablishment unknown			Squadron was listed in the January 1929 "Fleet Organization"
1 Jul 1937 through 1 Mar 1943:
Ship Named Air Groups:
VS-2				Establishment and disestablishment unknown			listed in the Status of Naval Aircraft for July 1937. assigned to USS Lexington (CV 2)
VS-3				established as VS-2B: 3 July 1928 redesignated as VS-3: 1 Jul 1937 redesignated VB-4: 1 Mar 1943 redesignated VB-5: 15 July 1943 redesignated as VA-5A: 15 Nov 1946 redesignated as VA-54: 16 Aug 1948	VA-54 1 December 1949		assigned to USS Saratoga (CV 3)
VS-41				VS-1B(1st): May 1928 – 1930 VS-1S: 1930-1931 VS-1B(2nd): 1931-1 Jul 1937 VS-41: 1 Jul 1937 – 15 Mar 1941 VF-42(1st): 15 Mar 1941 – 22 Jun 1942	VF-42 (1st)	22 June 1942	assigned to USS Ranger (CV 4) as one of two VS squadrons. Redesignated as second VF squadron in the Air Group on 15 March 1941
VS-33						5 June 1944
VS-41 (second use)		Top Hatters		Air Det Pac Flt: Sep 1919-15 Jun 1920 VT-5(1st): 15 Jun 1920-7 Sep 1921 VP-1-4: 7 Dec 1921-23 Sep 1921 VF-4(1st): 23 Sep 1921-1 Jul 1922 VF-1(1st): 1 Jul 1922-1 Jul 1927 VF-1B(1st): 1 Jul 1927-1 Jul 1934 VB-2B: 1 Jul 1934-1 Jul 1937 VB-3: 1 Jul 1937-1 Jul 1939 VB-4: 1 Jul 1939-15 Mar 1941 VS-41(2nd): 15 Mar 1941 – 1 Mar 1943 VB-41: 1 Mar 1943-4 Aug 1943 VB-4: 4 Aug 1943-15 Nov 1946 VA-1A: 15 Nov 1946-2 Aug 1948 VA-14: 2 Aug 1948-15 Dec 1949 VF-14(2nd): 15 Dec 1949-1 Dec 2001 VFA-14: 1 Dec 2001–present	VFA-14	Not applicable, still exists	Oldest continuously active aircraft squadron in the U.S. Navy. Ranger's VB squadron was redesignated VS-41(2nd) to replace VS-41(1st) when it was redesignated a VF squadron (VF-42)
VS-42				Establishment and disestablishment unknown			listed in 'Status of Naval Aircraft' for July 1937. Assigned to USS Ranger (CV 4) as one of two VS squadrons
VS-5							listed in the 'Status of Naval Aircraft' for July 1937. assigned to USS Yorktown (CV 5)
VS-6							listed in the 'Status of Naval Aircraft' for July 1937. assigned to USS Enterprise (CV 6)

The Lexington Air Group, Yorktown Air Group, Wasp Air Group and Hornet Air Group were disestablished in 1942 after the loss of USS Lexington (Battle of the Coral Sea, May 1942) , USS Yorktown (Battle of Midway, June 1942), USS Wasp and USS Hornet (Battle of the Santa Cruz Islands, October 1942). Enterprise Air Group was disestablished in September 1942 while USS Enterprise was undergoing repairs of major damage suffered in August 1942 and Saratoga Air Group and Ranger Air Group were redesignated CVG-3 and CVG-4 in August and September of 1943 respectively. Between 1 Mar 1943 to 15 Nov 1946 the squadron designation system was changed: numbering squadrons with the hull number of the ship to which it was assigned was stopped and newly established squadron were numbered serially within each class.

VT: Torpedo squadrons and VT designations no longer in use

The VT designation is one of the earliest used by the U.S. Navy. A "Torpedo Plane Squadron" existed as early as 1920 but the use of abbreviated squadron designations (such as "VT") did not come into accepted use until 1922. From 1922 to 1930 it designated "Torpedo & Bombing Plane Squadrons" or "Torpedo and Bombing Squadrons". In 1930 it designated "Torpedo Squadrons" until 1946 when all remaining VT squadrons were redesignated Attack (VA) squadrons and the VT designation disappeared. Between 1927 and 1937 a suffix letter was added after the designation number to identify to which fleet or Naval District the squadron belonged: B for Battle Fleet, S for Scouting Fleet, A for Asiatic Fleet or D followed by a Naval District number for those squadrons assigned to Naval Districts. On 15 November 1946 the squadron designation system underwent a major change; the 17 still existing VT and 14 still existing Bombing (VB) squadrons were redesignated Attack (VA) squadrons and the VT and VB designations were eliminated. The VTN designation was used from 1944 to 1946 to designate "Night Torpedo Squadrons"

On 1 May 1960 the VT designation was resurrected as the designation for training squadrons

Approximately 90 to 100 squadrons carried the VT designation between 1921 and 1946.

Designation	Insignia	Nickname	Aircraft	Establishment and Redesignation (if applicable) Dates	Disestablished as (or current designation)	Disestablished Date	Notes
Squadrons in operation prior to the beginning of U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier operations. Squadrons were numbered according to ship squadron numbers and were designated according to the use of the squadron's aircraft such as "Torpedo" or "Patrol" or "Combat"; however, the official use of abbreviated designations such as VT, VP or VF had not yet been implemented.
VT-5 (first use)		Top Hatters		{ Air Det Pac Flt: Sep 1919 VT-5(1st): 15 Jun 1920 VP-1-4: 7 Dec 1921 VF-4(1st): 23 Sep 1921 VF-1: 1 Jul 1922 VF-1B: 1 Jul 1927 VB-2B: 1 Jul 1934 VB-3: 1 Jul 1937 VB-4: 1 Jul 1939 VS-41: 15 Mar 1941 VB-41: 1 Mar 1943 VB-4: 4 Aug 1943 VA-1A: 15 Nov 1946 VA-14: 2 Aug 1948 VF-14(2nd): 15 Dec 1949 VFA-14: 1 Dec 2001	VFA-14	Not applicable, still exists	Oldest continuously active aircraft squadron in the U.S. Navy
1 July 1922 to 1 July 1927: Naval Aviation Organization for FY 1923 issued on 17 June 1922 and implemented on 1 July 1922 changed the numbering of squadrons from according to ship squadron number to serially within each class and listed the squadrons by abbreviated designation (VF, VO, VS, VT) for the first time. USS Langley (CV 1) was commissioned on 20 March 1922, VT-2 operated from USS Langley (CV 1) conducting experimentation in the concept of shipborne aviation.
VT-1 (first use)			T3M	VT-1(1st): 1926 VT-1B(1st): 1 Jul 1927 VT-1S: Jun 1932 VT-1B(2nd): Apr 1933 VB-1B: 1934 VT-2(2nd): 1 Jul 1937	VT-2 (2nd)	6 November 1942
VT-2 (first use)		Dragons	DT SC CS T2D	VT-2(1st): 1925- VT-2B: 1 Jul 1927 VT-3: 1 Jul 1937 VA-4A: 15 Nov 1946 VA-35(1st): 7 Aug 1948	VA-35 (1st)	7 November 1949	Assigned to "Aircraft Squadrons, Battle Fleet". Operated from USS Langley (CV 1)
VT-19D14			DT	VT-19D14: 7 Feb 1924 VT-6D14: 1 Jul 1927 VP-6B: 1 Apr 1931 VP-6F: 17 Jul 1933 VP-6(2nd): 1 Oct 1937 VP-23(1st): 1 Jul 1939 VP-11(3rd): 1 Aug 1941 VPB-11: 1 Oct 1944	VPB-11	20 June 1945	Assigned to Naval District 14
1 July 1927 to 1 July 1937: Suffix letters were added to squadron designations which denoted to which fleet squadrons were assigned: B-Battle Fleet, S-Scouting Fleet, A-Asiatic Fleet or "D" followed by a Naval District number for those squadrons assigned to Naval Districts. Squadrons were redesignated as they were reassigned between fleets.
VT-1B (first use)			T3M T4M	VT-1(1st): 1926 VT-1B(1st): 1 Jul 1927 VT-1S: Jun 1932 VT-1B(2nd): Apr 1933 VB-1B: 1934 VT-2(2nd): 1 Jul 1937	VT-2 (2nd)	6 November 1942
VT-1S			T4M BM	VT-1(1st): 1926-1 Jul 1927 VT-1B(1st): 1 Jul 1927- Jun 1932 VT-1S: Jun 1932-Apr 1933 VT-1B(2nd): Apr 1933-1934 VB-1B: 1934-1 Jul 1937 VT-2(2nd): 1 Jul 1937 – 6 Nov 1942	VT-2 (2nd)	6 November 1942
VT-1B (second use)			BM	VT-1(1st): 1926-1 Jul 1927 VT-1B(1st): 1 Jul 1927- Jun 1932 VT-1S: Jun 1932-Apr 1933 VT-1B(2nd): Apr 1933-1934 VB-1B: 1934-1 Jul 1937 VT-2(2nd): 1 Jul 1937 – 6 Nov 1942	VT-2 (2nd)	6 November 1942
VT-2B	(1928)	Dragons	T2D T3M TB T4M, TG	VT-2(1st): 1925-1 Jul 1927 VT-2B: 1 Jul 1927 – 1 Jul 1937 VT-3: 1 Jul 1937-15 Nov 1946 VA-4A: 15 Nov 1946-7 Aug 1948 VA-35(1st): 7 Aug 1948 – 7 Nov 1949	VA-35 (1st)	7 November 1949	Assigned to "Aircraft Squadrons, Battle Fleet" until 9 Apr 1927 when it was assigned to Saratoga (CV 3) air group
VT-3D15			T3M	DANAS Vol II, App 7 VT-3D15: 12 Jul 1928 – 21 Jan 1931 VP-3S: 21 Jan 1931-17 Jul 1933 VP-3F: 1 Jul 1933-1 Oct 1937 VP-3(1st): 1 Oct 1937-1 Jul 1939 VP-32(1st): 1 Jul 1939-1 Jul 1941 VP-52(2nd): 1 Jul 1941-1 Oct 1944 VPB-52: 1 Oct 1944 – 7 Apr 1945	VPB-52	7 April 1945	Assigned to Naval District 15
VT-6D14			SC T3M	DANAS Vol II, App 7 VT-19D14: 7 Feb 1924-1 Jul 1927 VT-6D14: 1 Jul 1927 – 1 Apr 1931 VP-6B: 1 Apr 1931-17 Jul 1933 VP-6F: 17 Jul 1933-1 Oct 1937 VP-6(2nd): 1 Oct 1937-1 Jul 1939 VP-23(1st): 1 Jul 1939-1 Aug 1941 VP-11(3rd): 1 Aug 1941-1 Oct 1944 VPB-11: 1 Oct 1944 – 20 Jun 1945	VPB-11	20 June 1945	Assigned to Naval District 14
VT-7B			TBD	VT-7B: Jun 1937-1 Jul 1937 VT-5(2nd): 1 Jul 1937-Jul 1942	VT-5 (2nd)	Jul 1942	Established and redesignated on 1 Jul as Yorktown (CV 5) Air Group's VT squadron.
VT-8B			TBD	VT-8B: Jun 1937-1 Jul 1937 VT-6(1st): 1 Jul 1937-Feb 1943	VA-6 (1st)	Jul 1942	Established and redesignated on 1 Jul as Enterprise (CV 6) Air Group's VT squadron.
1 Jul 1937 through 1 Mar 1943: Squadron suffix letters were discontinued. Squadrons were redesignated to conform with the hull number of the Aircraft Carrier to which they were assigned: CV 2, CV 3, CV 4 and CV 5 (USS Yorktown (CV-5) was commissioned on 30 Sep 1937). USS Langley (CV 1) had ceased operating as an Aircraft Carrier by October 1936 and had been converted to a seaplane tender
Ship Named Air Groups
VT-2 (second use)			TBD	VT-1: 1926-1 Jul 1927 VT-1B(1st): 1 Jul 1927- Jun 1932 VT-1S: Jun 1932-Apr 1933 VT-1B(2nd): Apr 1933-1934 VB-1B: 1934-1 Jul 1937 VT-2(2nd): 1 Jul 1937 – 6 Nov 1942	VT-2 (2nd)	6 November 1942	Redesignated VT-2 as Lexington's (CV 2) VT squadron (became Lexington Air Group's VT squadron upon the group's establishment on 1 Jul 1938). Disestablished with the disestablishment Lexington Air Group after USS Lexington was sunk
VT-3		Dragons	T4M, TG TBD TBF, TBM	VT-2(1st): 1925-1 Jul 1927 VT-2B: 1 Jul 1927- 1 Jul 1937 VT-3: 1 Jul 1937 – 15 Nov 1946 VA-4A: 15 Nov 1946-7 Aug 1948 VA-35(1st): 7 Aug 1948 – 7 Nov 1949	VA-35 (1st)	7 November 1949	Redesignated VT-3 as Saratoga's (CV 3) VT squadron (became Saratoga Air Group's VT squadron upon the group's establishment on 1 July 1938). Saratoga Air Group redesignated CVG-3 in Sep 1943, remained as CVG-3's VT squadron. Redesignated after the war with CVG-3's redesignation
VT-4			TBD TBF, TBM	VT-4: 10 Jan 1942 – 15 Nov 1946 VA-2A: 15 Nov 1946-2 Aug 1948 VA-15(1st): 2 Aug 1948 – 1 Jun 1969	VA-15 (1st)	1 June 1969	Established as Ranger (CV-4) Air Group's VT squadron. Ranger Air Group redesignated CVG-4 in Aug 1943, remained as CVG-4's VT squadron. Redesignated after the war with CVG-4's redesignation
VT-5 (second use)			TBD	VT-7B: Jun 1937-1 Jul 1937 VT-5(2nd): 1 Jul 1937-Jul 1942	VT-5 (2nd)	Jul 1942	Redesignated as Yorktown's VT squadron (became Yorktown Air Group's VT squadron upon the group's establishment on 1 Jul 1938). Yorktown Air Group disestablished in June 1942 after it was sunk
VT-6(1st)			TBD	VT-8B: Jun 1937-1 Jul 1937 VT-6(1st): 1 Jul 1937-Feb 1943	VA-6 (1st)	Jul 1942	Redesignated as Enterprise's (CV 6) VT squadron (became Enterprise Air Group's VT squadron upon the group's establishment on 1 Jul 1938). Enterprise Air Group disestablished in September 1942 while USS Enterprise was undergoing major repairs
VT-8 (first use)			SBN TBD	VT-8(1st): Sep 1941-Jan 1943	VT-8(1st)	January 1943	Hornet (CV 8) Air Group's VT squadron until Hornet Air Group was disestablished in Oct 1942 after the sinking of USS Hornet
Lexington Air Group, Yorktown Air Group, Wasp Air Group and Hornet Air Group were disestablished in 1942 when USS Lexington, USS Yorktown, USS Wasp and USS Hornet were sunk. Enterprise Air Group was disestablished in Sep 1942 while USS Enterprise was undergoing repairs of major damage suffered in Aug 1942 and Saratoga Air Group and Ranger Air Group were redesignated CVG-3 and CVG-4 in Aug and Sep of 1943 respectively.
1 Mar 1943 to 15 Nov 1946: The squadron designation system was changed to cease numbering squadrons with the hull number of the ship to which it was assigned.
VT-1 (second use)			TBF, TBM	VT-1(2nd): May 1943-Oct 1945	VT-1 (2nd)	October 1945	Established with CVG-1 as its VT squadron, disestablished with CVG-1 at the end of the war
VT-2 (third use)			TBM	VT-2(3rd): 1 Jun 1943 – 9 Nov 1945	VT-2 (3rd)	9 November 1945	Established with CVG-2 as its VT squadron, disestablished with CVG-2 at the end of the war
VT-5 (third use)		Torpcats	TBM	VT-5(3rd): 15 Feb 1943 – 15 Nov 1946 VA-6A: 15 Nov 1946-16 Aug 1948 VA-55(1st): 16 Aug 1948 – 12 Dec 1975	VA-55 (1st)	19 December 1975	Established with CVG-5 as its VT squadron. Redesignated after the war with CVG-5's redesignation
VT-7
VT-8 (second use)			TBF	VT-8(2nd): June 1943-Nov 1945		1945	Established with CVG-8 as its VT squadron, disestablished with CVG-8 at the end of the war
VT-11			TBM	VT-11: 10 Oct 1942 – 15 Nov 1946 VA-12A: 15 Nov 1946-15 Jul 1948 VA-115: 15 Jul 1948-30 Sep 1996 VFA-115: 30 Sep 1996–present	VFA-115	Not applicable, still exists
VT-17			SB2C AD	VT-17: 1 Jan 1943 – 15 Nov 1946 VA-6B: 15 Nov 1946-27 Jul 1948 VA-65(1st): 27 Jul 1948-1 Jul 1959 VA-25(2nd): 1 Jul 1959-1 Jul 1983 VFA-125: 1 Jul 1983–present	VFA-25	Not applicable, still exists
VT-18		Air Barons	TBM	VT-18: 20 Jul 1943 – 15 Nov 1946 VA-8A: 15 Nov 1946-27 Jul 1948 VA-75(1st): 27 Jul 1948 – 30 Nov 1949	VA-75 (1st)	30 November 1949
VT-19			TBM AD	VT-19: 15 Aug 1943 – 15 Nov 1946 VA-20A: 15 Nov 1946 – 24 Aug 1948' VA-195: 24 Aug 1948-15 Apr 1985 VFA-195: 15 Apr 1985–present	VFA-195	Not applicable, still exists
VT-20			TBM	VT-20: 15 Oct 1943 – 15 Nov 1946 VA-10A: 15 Nov 1946-12 Aug 1948 VA-95(1st): 12 Aug 1948 – 30 Nov 1949	VA-95 (1st)	30 November 1949
VT-41			TBM	VT-41: 26 Mar 1946 – 15 Nov 1946 VA-1E: 15 Nov 1946 – 1 Sep 1948	VA-1E	1 September 1948
VT-42			TBM	VT-42: 19 Jul 1945 – 15 Nov 1946 VA-2E: 15 Nov 1946-1 Sep 1948 VC-22(2nd): 1 Sep 1948-20 Apr 1950 (same sqdn listed in VC section) VS-22(1st): 20 Apr 1950-1 Jun 1956 (same sqdn listed in VS section)	VS-22 (2nd)	1 June 1956
VT-58			TBM XTB2D AD	VT-58: 19 Mar 1946 – 15 Nov 1946 VA-1L: 15 Nov 1946 – 20 Nov 1948	VA-1L	20 November 1948
VT-74			Curtiss SB2C Helldiver, SBW]] TBM SNJ Douglas A-1 Skyraider	VT-74: 1 May 1945 – 15 Nov 1946 VA-2B: 15 Nov 1946-1 Sep 1948 VA-25(1st): 1 Sep 1948-1 Jul 1959 VA-65(2nd): 1 Jul 1959 – 31 Mar 1993	VA-65 (2nd)	31 March 1993
VT-75		Fish Hawks	SB2C AD	VT-75: 1 Jun 1945 – 15 Nov 1946 VA-4B: 15 Nov 1946-1 Sep 1948 VA-45(1st): 1 Sep 1948 – 8 Jun 1950	VA-45 (1st)	8 June 1950
VT-81		Uninvited	TBM	VT-81: 1 Mar 1944 – 15 Nov 1946 VA-14A: 15 Nov 1946- 2 Aug 1948 VA-135(1st): 2 Aug 1948 – 30 Nov 1949	VA-135 (1st)	30 November 1949
VT-82		Devils Diplomats	TBM	VT-82: 1 Apr 1944 – 15 Nov 1946 VA-18A: 15 Nov 1946-11 Aug 1948 VA-175: 11 Aug 1948 – 15 Mar 1958	VA-175	15 March 1958
VT-98			TBM	VT-98: 28 Aug 1944 – 15 Nov 1946 VA-22A: 15 Nov 1946 – 5 Aug 1947	VA-22A	5 August 1947
VT-153			TBM	VT-153: 26 Mar 1945 – 15 Nov 1946 VA-16A: 15 Nov 1946-15 Jul 1948 VA-155(1st): 15 Jul 1948 – 30 Nov 1949	VA-155 (1st)	30 November 1949

Designations used from 1948 to 1979

After World War II, naval aviation saw great reductions in numbers, while new technologies fostered new types of aircraft squadrons leading to new designations for roles such as nuclear attack, airborne early warning, and "all-weather" (radar-equipped) squadrons. Others were developed specifically for roles necessitated by the Vietnam War. Designations that are still in use today are not included in this section.

VA(AW): All Weather Attack squadrons

The VA(AW) designation was created in 1956 when VC squadrons were re-designated using role descriptive designators. VC-33 and VC-35 had by then become attack squadrons with radar and electronic countermeasures equipped aircraft. All weather attack squadrons provided detachments of radar and electronic countermeasure equipped attack aircraft to Carrier Air Groups for night and all weather operations.

Designation	Insignia	Nickname	Aircraft	Establishment/ Redesignation	Disestablished	Notes
VA(AW)-33		Nighthawks	AD-5N,5Q TF-1Q	VC-33: 31 May 1949 VA(AW)-33: 2 Jul 1956 VAW-33: 30 Jan 1959 VAQ-33: 1 Feb 1968	VAQ-33 Disestablished 1 October 1993	Provided Night Attack/All Weather Attack detachments to CVGs
VA(AW)-35		Night Hecklers	AD-5,5N,5Q,6,7 S2F-1 T-28B	established as VC-35 VA(AW)-35: 1 Jul 1956 VA-122 on 29 Jun 1959	VA-122 Disestablished 31 May 1991

VAH: Heavy Attack squadrons and VAH designations no longer in use

The VAH designation was established in 1955 when the Composite (VC) squadrons flying "Heavy Attack" aircraft (nuclear bombers) were redesignated Heavy Attack (VAH) squadrons. The designation was retired in 1971 with the disestablishment of the last VAH squadron. With the end of the Navy's nuclear bomber role, VAH squadrons based on the east coast were redesignated RVAH squadrons and were equipped with the North American RA-5C Vigilante reconnaissance aircraft. VAH squadrons based on the west coast retained the VAH designation but their A-3B Skywarriors were converted to KA-3B aerial tankers. By the late 1960s, electronic jamming equipment had been added to some KA-3B tankers and those "EKA-3B" aircraft led to the creation of VAQ squadrons.

Designation	Insignia	Nickname	Aircraft	Establishment and Redesignation (if applicable) Dates	Disestablished as (or current designation)	Disestablished Date	Notes
VAH-1		Tigers	A3D-1 A3D-2/A-3B A-5A	VAH-1: 1 Nov 1955 – 1 Sep 1964 RVAH-3: 1 Sep 1964-29 Jan 1979 (same sqdn listed in RVAH section)	RVAH-1 Disestablished	29 January 1979	Nucleus of VAH-1 was formed from VP-3 which was disestablished
VAH-2		Royal Rampants	A3D-1 A3D-2/A-3B KA-3B	VAH-2: 1 Nov 1955 – 1 Nov 1968 VAQ-132: 1 Nov 1968–present	VAQ-132	Not applicable, still active	Nucleus of VAH-2 was formed from VP-29 which was disestablished
VAH-3		Sea Dragons	A3D-1 A3D-2/A-3B TA-3B A-5A	VAH-3: 14 Jun 1956 – 1 Jul 1964 RVAH-3: 1 Jul 1964-17 Aug 1979 (same sqdn listed in RVAH section)	RVAH-3 Disestablished	17 August 1979	Nucleus of VAH-3 was formed from VP-34 which was disestablished Atlantic Fleet Fleet Replacement Squadron from 1958.
VAH-4		Fourrunners	AD3-1 AD3-2/A-3B KA-3B	VP-920: 1 May 1946-15 Nov 1946 VP-ML-70: 15 Nov 1946-Feb 1950 VP-931: Feb 1950-4 Feb 1953 VP-57: 4 Feb 1953-3 Jul 1956 VAH-4: 3 Jul 1956 – 1 Nov 1968 VAQ-131: 1 Nov 1968–present	VAQ-131	Not applicable, still active	USNR squadron VP-931 activated on 2 Sep 1950 for participation in the Korean War
VAH-5		Savage Sons	AJ-2 A3D-2/A-3B	VC-5(2nd): 9 Sep 1948-1 Nov 1955 (same sqdn listed in VC section) VAH-5: 1 Nov 1955-May 1964 RVAH-5: May 1964-30 Sep 1977 (same sqdn listed in RVAH section)	RVAH-5 Disestablished	30 September 1977
VAH-6		Fleurs	AJ-2 A3D-2/A-3B	VC-6(2nd): 6 Jan 1950-1 Jul 1956 (same sqdn listed in VC section) VAH-6: 1 Jul 1956 – 23 Sep 1965 RVAH-6: 23 Sep 1965-20 Oct 1978 (same sqdn listed RVAH section)	RVAH-6 Disestablished	20 October 1978
VAH-7		Peacemakers of the Fleet	AJ-2 A3D-2 A3J-1/A-5A	VC-7(2nd): 10 Aug 1950-1 Nov 1955 (same sqdn listed in VC section) VAH-7: 1 Nov 1955 – 1 Dec 1964 RVAH-7: 1 Dec 1964-28 Sep 1979 (same sqdn listed in RVAH section)	RVAH-7 Disestablished	28 September 1979
VAH-8		Fireballers	A3D-2/A-3B KA-3B	VAH-8: 1 May 1957 – 17 Jan 1968	VAH-8 Disestablished	17 January 1968
VAH-9		Hoot Owls	AJ-2 A3D-2/A-3B RA-5C	VC-9(2nd): 15 Jan 1953-1 Nov 1955 (same sqdn listed in VC section) VAH-9: 1 Nov 1955 – 3 Jun 1964 RVAH-9: 3 Jun 1964-30 Sep 1977 (same sqdn listed in RVAH section)	RVAH-9 Disestablished	30 September 1977
VAH-10			A3B-2/A-3B KA-3B	VAH-10: 1 May 1961 – 1 Sep 1970 VAQ-129: 1 Sep 1970–present	VAQ-129	Not applicable, still active
VAH-11		Checkertails	AJ-2 A3D-2/A-3B	VC-8(2nd): 3 Dec 1951-1 Nov 1955 (same sqdn listed in VC section) VAH-11: 1 Nov 1955 – 1 Jul 1966 RVAH-11: 1 Jul 1966-1 Jun 1975 (same sqdn listed in RVAH section)	RVAH-11 Disestablished	1 June 1975
VAH-13		Bats	A3D-2/A-3B	VAH-13: 3 Jan 1961 – 1 Nov 1964 RVAH-13: 1 Nov 1964-30 Jun 1976 (same sqdn listed in RVAH section)	RVAH-13 Disestablished	30 June 1976
VAH-15		Sambos	AJ-2 TV-2	VAH-15: 15 Jan 1958 – 15 Feb 1959	VAH-15 Disestablished	15 February 1959
VAH-16		White Blades	AJ-2	VAH-16: 15 Jan 1958 – 30 Jan 1959	VAH-16 Disestablished	30 January 1959
VAH-21		Roadrunners	AP-2H	VAH-21: 1 Sep 1968 – 16 Jun 1969	VAH-21 Disestablished	16 June 1969
VAH-123		Pros	A3D-1/A-3A A3D-2/A-3B A3D-2T/TA-3B A3D-1Q,2Q KA-3B A-6A	Heavy Attack Training Unit Pacific: 15 Jun 1957-29 Jun 1959 VAH-123: 29 Jun 1959 – 1 Feb 1971	VAH-123 Disestablished	1 February 1971	Pacific Fleet Fleet Replacement Squadron

RVAH: Reconnaissance Attack squadrons

The RVAH designation was created in 1964 when the Navy's nuclear bomber role was ended and the Heavy Attack (VAH) squadrons which were then equipped with the A-5A Vigilante nuclear bombers were converted to Reconnaissance squadrons and their A-5A nuclear bombers were converted to RA-5C reconnaissance aircraft. Those VAH squadrons which were then still equipped with the A-3B remained designated Heavy Attack (VAH) squadrons. The designation was retired in 1979 with the disestablishment of the last RA-5C squadron.

Designation	Insignia	Nickname	Aircraft	Establishment and Redesignation	Disestablished	Notes
RVAH-1		Smokin' Tigers	RA-5C	VAH-1: 1 Nov 1955 RVAH-1: 1 Sep 1964	Disestablished 29 January 1979
RVAH-3		Sea Dragons	RA-5C TA-3B TA-4J	VAH-3: 14 Jun 1956 RVAH-3: 1 Jul 1964	Disestablished 17 August 1979	Fleet Replacement Squadron
RVAH-5		Savage Sons	RA-5C	VC-5: 9 Sep 1948 VAH-5: 1 Nov 1955 RVAH-5: May 1956	Disestablished 30 September 1977
RVAH-6		Fleurs	RA-5C	VC-6: 6 Jan 1950 VAH-6: 1 Jul 1956 RVAH-6: 23 Sep 1965	Disestablished 20 October 1978
RVAH-7		Peacemakers of the Fleet	RA-5C	VC-7: 10 Aug 195) VAH-7: 1 Nov 1955 RVAH-7: 1 Dec 1964	Disestablished 28 September 1979
RVAH-9		Hoot Owls	RA-5C	VC-9: 15 Jan 1953 VAH-9: 1 Nov 1955 RVAH-9: 3 Jun 1964	Disestablished 30 September 1977
RVAH-11		Checkertails	RA-5C	VC-8: 3 Dec 1951 VAH-11: 1 Nov 1955 RVAH-11: 1 Jul 1966	Disestablished 1 June 1975
RVAH-12		Speartips	RA-5C	1 Jul 1965	Disestablished 2 July 1979	One of only two squadrons established as a RVAH squadron.
RVAH-13		Bats	RA-5C	VAH-13: 3 Jan 1961 RVAH-13: 1 Nov 1964	Disestablished 30 June 1976
RVAH-14		Eagle Eyes	RA-5C	14 Feb 1968	Disestablished 1 May 1976	One of only two squadrons established as a RVAH squadron.

VAL: Light attack squadrons

The Light Attack (VAL) designation was created in 1969 and designated only one squadron (VAL-4) which was established to support riverine and special operations during the Vietnam War. The designation was retired with the disestablishment of the squadron. A Helicopter Light Attack (HAL) designation had been created in 1967 to designate a single light attack helicopter squadron (HAL-3). HAL-3 and VAL-4 conducted operations in the Mekong Delta region of South Vietnam.

Designation	Insignia	Nickname	Aircraft	Establishment	Disestablished	Notes
VAL-4		Yellow Jackets (1969) Black Ponies (1971)	OV-10A Bronco YOV-10D]]	3 Jan 1969	Disestablished 10 April 1972	Established to support River Patrol Craft, SEAL and joint operations in Mekong Delta region

VC: Composite squadrons

This second use of the VC designation began in 1948 to designate squadrons which were composed of detachments of aircraft that deployed aboard aircraft carriers with the carrier air group (later carrier air wing) conducting specialized missions. Missions included: All-Weather/Night Fighter; Heavy Attack (Nuclear Bombers); Airborne Early Warning; Anti-Submarine Warfare; and Photographic Reconnaissance. Single digit numbers designated the Composite All Weather Fighter and the Heavy Attack squadrons, teens designated Composite Airborne Early Warning Squadrons, numbers in the 20s and 30s designated Composite Anti-Submarine Squadrons, and the numbers in the 60s designated Composite Photographic Squadrons. By 1956 these squadrons had all been redesignated as VF(AW), VAH, VAW, VS, VA(AW) or VFP depending on the specific mission, and the VC designation once again ceased to exist. There have been multiple unrelated squadrons using the same VC designations through the years. For example, the last two VC squadrons were VC-6 and VC-8 which were deactivated in 2008 and 2003 respectively. Both of those squadrons were the third squadron to use each of those designations, and neither squadron had any relation to earlier squadrons designated VC-6 or VC-8. The first VC-6 and VC-8 were WWII Escort Carrier composite squadrons, the second VC-6 was a heavy attack squadron which was redesignated VAH-6 then RVAH-6 and the second VC-8 was also a heavy attack squadron which was redesignated VAH-11 then RVAH-11.

The table below does not list disestablished squadrons; it lists squadron designations which are no longer in use. Some of the squadron designations in the table belonged to squadrons which have been disestablished but some belonged to squadrons which have been deactivated and still exist in an inactive status.

Note: The parenthetical (1st), (2nd), (3rd) etc... appended to designations in the tables below are not a part of the squadron designation system. They are added to indicate that the designation was used more than once during the history of U.S. Naval Aviation and which use of the designation is indicated. Absence indicates that the designation was used only once.

Designation	Insignia	Nickname	Aircraft	Establishment and Redesignation (if applicable) Dates	Disestablished/ Deactivated as	Disestablished/ Deactivated Date	Notes
VC-3 (second use)		Blue Nemesis	F4U-5N F2H-3 F9F-6 F7U-3 F11F TV-2 FJ-3 A4D F4D	VC-3(2nd): 20 May 1949 – 1 Jul 1956 VF(AW)-3: 1 Jul 1956-2 May 1958 (same sqdn listed in VF section)	VF(AW)-3 (1st) Disestablished	2 May 1958	All wx/night Fighter Squadron until August 1954 then operated as Transitional Training Unit Pacific transitioning squadrons to new high performance jet aircraft
VC-4 (second use)		Night Cappers	F4U-5N F9F F3D AM-1Q	VC-4(2nd): 28 Sep 1948 – 2 Jul 1956 VF(AW)-4: 2 Jul 1956-31 Aug 1959 (same sqdn listed in VF section)	VF(AW)-4 Disestablished	31 August 1959	All wx/night Fighter Squadron
VC-5 (second use)		Savage Sons	P2V-3C AJ-1,2	VC-5(2nd): 9 Sep 1948 – 1 Nov 1955 VAH-5: 1 Nov 1955-May 1956 (same sqdn listed in VAH section) RVAH-5: May 1956-30 Sep 1977 (same sqdn listed in RVAH section)	RVAH-5 Disestablished	30 September 1977	Heavy Attack Squadron
VC-6 (second use)		Fire Bees, Fleurs	P2V AJ-2	VC-6(2nd): 6 Jan 1950 – 1 Jul 1956 VAH-6: 1 Jul 1956-23 Sep 1965 (same sqdn listed VAH section) RVAH-6: 23 Sep 1965-20 Oct 1978 (same sqdn listed in RVAH section)	RVAH-6 Disestablished	20 October 1978	Heavy Attack Squadron
VC-7 (second use)		Peacemakers of the Fleet	AJ-1,2	VC-7(2nd): 10 Aug 1950 – 1 Nov 1955 VAH-7: 1 Nov 1955-1 Dec 1964 (same sqdn listed in VAH section) RVAH-7: 1 Dec 1964-28 Sep 1979 (same sqdn listed in RVAH section)	RVAH-7 Disestablished	28 September 1979	Heavy Attack Squadron
VC-8 (second use)		Checkertails	P2V-3C AJ-1,2	VC-8(2nd): 3 Dec 1951 – 1 Nov 1955 VAH-11: 1 Nov 1955-1 Jul 1966 (same sqdn listed in VAH section) RVAH-11: 1 Jul 1966-1 Jun 1975 (same sqdn listed in RVAH section)	RVAH-11 Disestablished	1 June 1975	Heavy Attack Squadron
VC-9 (second use)		Hoot Owls	AJ-2	VC-9(2nd): 15 Jan 1953 – 1 Nov 1955 VAH-9: 1 Nov 1955-3 Jun 1964 (same sqdn listed in VAH section) RVAH-9: 3 Jun 1964-30 Sep 1977 (same sqdn listed in RVAH section)	RVAH-9 Disestablished	30 September 1977	Heavy Attack Squadron
VC-11 (second use)		Early Elevens	TBM-3W AD-3W,4W,5W	VAW-1: 6 July 1948-1 Sep 1948 (same sqdn listed in VAW section) VC-11(2nd): 1 Sep 1948 – 2 Jul 1956 VAW-11: 2 Jul 1956-20 Apr 1967 (same sqdn listed in VAW section)	VAW-11 redesigned AEWWINGPAC and its dets were established as separate individual VAW squadrons	20 April 1967	Airborne Early Warning Squadron
VC-12 (second use)		Bats	TBM-3W AF-2W AD-4W,5W	VAW-2: 6 July 1948-1 Sep 1948 (same sqdn listed in VAW section) VC-12(2nd): 1-Sep 1948-2 Jul 1956 VAW-12: 2 Jul 1956-1 Apr 1967 (same sqdn listed in VAW section)	VAW-12 redesigned AEWWINGLANT and its dets were established as separate individual VAW squadrons	1 April 1967	Airborne Early Warning Squadron
VC-21 (second use)		Redtails	TBM-3S	CVEG-41: 26 Mar 1945-15 Nov 1946 CVEG-1: 15 Nov 1946 – 1 Sep 1948* VC-21(2nd): 1 Sep 1948 – 23 Apr 1950 VS-21: 23 Apr 1950–present (inactive 28 Feb 2005–present) (same sqdn listed in VS section)	VS-21 Deactivated	28 February 2005	ASW Squadron. *Escort Carrier Air Group-1 was redesignated as a single squadron designated VC-21 on 1 Sep 1948.
VC-22 (second use)		Checkmates	TBM-3S, TBM-3W	VT-42: 19 Jul 1945-15 Nov 1946 (same sqdn listed in VT(torpedo) section) VA-2E: 15 Nov 1946-1 Sep 1948 (same sqdn listed in VA section) VC-22(2nd): 1 Sep 1948 – 20 Apr 1950 VS-22(1st): 20 April 1950-1 Jun 1956 (same sqdn listed in VS section)	VS-22 (1st) Disestablished	1 June 1956	ASW Squadron
VC-23 (second use)		Black Cats	TBM-3S, TBM-3W	VA-3E: 21 Apr 1947-1 Sep 1948 (same sqdn listed in VA section) VC-23(2nd): 1 Sep 1948 – 23 Apr 1950 VS-23: 23 Apr 1950-27 Sep 1968 (same sqdn listed in VC section)	VS-23 Disestablished	27 September 1968	ASW Squadron
VC-24 (second use)		Duty Cats	TBM-3E	VB-17: 1 Jan 1943-15 Nov 1946 VA-5B: 15 Nov 1946-27 Jul 1948 (same sqdn listed in VA section) VA-64(1st): 27 Jul 1948-8 Apr 1949 (same sqdn listed in VA section) VC-24(2nd): 8 Apr 1949 – 20 Apr 1950 VS-24(1st): 20 Apr 1950-1 Jun 1956 (same sqdn listed in VS section)	VS-24 (1st) Disestablished	1 June 1956	ASW Squadron
VC-25 (third use)		Golden Eagles	TBM-3W, TBM-3S	VC-25(3rd): 1 Apr 1949 – 20 Apr 1950 VS-25(1st): 20 Apr 1950-1 Jun 1956 (same sqdn listed in VS section)	VS-25 (1st) Disestablished	1 June 1956	ASW Squadron
VC-31 (third use)		Topcats	TBM-3S, TBM-3W	VC-31(3rd): 28 Sep 1948 – 20 Apr 1950 VS-31: 20 Apr 1950–present (inactive 31 Mar 2008–present) (same sqdn listed in VS section)	VS-31 Deactivated	31 March 2008	ASW Squadron
VC-32 (second use)		Maulers	TBM-3E, TBM-3W	VC-32(2nd): 31 May 1949 – 20 Apr 1950 VS-32: 20 Apr 1950–present (inactive 30 Sep 2008–present) (same sqdn listed in VS section)	VS-32 Deactivated	30 September 2008	ASW Squadron
VC-33 (second use)		Night Hawks	TBM-3E TBM-3N TBM-3Q SNJ-5 AD-1Q AD-2 AD-3N,3Q AD-4,4N,4Q SNB-5	VC-33(2nd): 31 May 1949 – 2 Jul 1956 VA(AW)-33: 2 Jul 1956-30 Jan 1959 (same sqdn listed in VA section) VAW-33: 30 Jan 1959-1 Feb 1968 (same sqdn listed in VAW section) VAQ-33: 1 Feb 1968-1 Oct 1993 (same sqdn listed in VAQ section)	VAQ-33 Disestablished	1 October 1993	ASW and All Weather Attack Squadron
VC-35 (second use)			TBM-3E, TBM-3N AD-1H AD-2Q AD-3Q,N AD-4N,Q,NL,B AD-5,5N AD-6 F3D-2	VC-35(2nd): 25 May 1950 – 1 Jul 1956 VA(AW)-35: 1 Jul 1956-29 Jun 1959 (same sqdn listed in VA section) VA-122: 29 Jun 1959-31 May 1991 (same sqdn listed in VA section)	VA-122 Disestablished	31 May 1991	ASW and All Weather Attack Squadron
VC-61		Eyes Of The Fleet	F8F-2P, F4U-4P/5P, F9F-2P/5P, F9F-6P/8P, F2H-2P	VC-61: 20 Jan 1949 – 2 Jul 1956 VFP-61: 2 Jul 1956-1 Jul 1959 (same sqdn listed in VFP section) VCP-63: 1 Jul 1959-1 Jul 1961 (same sqdn listed in VCP section) VFP-63: on 1 Jul 1961-30 Jun 1984 (same sqdn listed in VFP section)	VFP-63 Disestablished	30 June 1984	Photo Recon Squadron
VC-62		Fighting Photos	F8F-2P, F4U-5P	VC-62: 3 Jan 1949 – 2 Jul 1956 VFP-62: 2 Jul 1956-5 Jan 1968 (same sqdn listed in VFP section)	VFP-62 Disestablished	5 January 1968	Photo Recon Squadron

VAP: Heavy Photographic Reconnaissance squadrons

In 1952, two reconnaissance squadrons were established and designated Photographic Squadrons (VJ), a designator shared at the time by Weather Squadrons and Weather Reconnaissance Squadrons. In 1956, the Photographic Squadrons were redesignated Heavy Photographic Reconnaissance Squadrons (VAP). In 1959, one VAP squadron was redesignated a Photographic Composite Squadron (VCP), but reverted in 1961 to the VAP designation.

Designation	Insignia	Nickname	Aircraft	Establishment and Redesignation	Disestablished	Notes
VAP-61 1956-1959		World Recorders	AJ-2P	VP-61 established 20 Jan 1951 redesignated VJ-61: 5 Mar 1952 redesignated VAP-61 Apr 1956 redesigated VCP-61: 1 Jul 1959 redesignated VAP-61 1 Jul 1961	VAP-61 disestablished 1 July 1971
VAP-61 1961-1971			A3D-2P/RA-3B KA-3B
VAP-62		Tigers	F7F-4N A3D-1P A3D-2P/RA-3B	VJ-62: 10 Apr 1952-2 Jul 1956 (same sqdn listed in VJ section) VAP-62: 2 Jul 1956 – 15 Oct 1969	VAP-62 Disestablished 15 October 1969

VCP: Composite Photographic Reconnaissance squadrons

In 1959, one VAP and one VFP squadron were redesignated Photographic Composite Squadrons (VCP), but reverted in 1961 to their previous designations.

Designation	Insignia	Nickname	Aircraft	Establishment and Redesignation	Disestablished	Notes
VCP-61		World Recorders	F8U-1P A3D-2P	VP-61 established 20 Jan 1951 redesignated VJ-61: 5 Mar 1952 redesignated VAP-61 Apr 1956 redesigated VCP-61: 1 Jul 1959 redesignated VAP-61 1 Jul 1961	VAP-61 disestablished 1 July 1971
VCP-63		Eyes Of The Fleet	F8U-1P A3D-2P	VC-61: 20 Jan 1949 redesigated VFP-61:2 Jul 1956 redesigated VCP-63:1 Jul 1959 redesigated VFP-63: 1 Jul 1961	VFP-63 disestablished 30 June 1984

VF(AW): All Weather Fighter squadrons

In 1956, VC squadrons were redesignated VF squadrons of various types, including AF(AW) for All Weather Fighter squadrons whose fighters had radar for night and all-weather use.

VC-3, a night fighter squadron, became a jet transition unit and then was redesignated VF(AW)-3. In 1958, that squadron was disestablished and the VF(AW)-3 designator was given to a different unit: a continental defense interceptor squadron. VF(AW)-4 provided night fighter detachments to Carrier Air Groups.

Designation	Insignia	Nickname	Aircraft	Establishment and Redesignation (if applicable) Dates	Disestablished as	Notes
VF(AW)-3 (1956-8) (first use)		Blue Nemesis	Douglas F4D Skyray Douglas A4D Skyhawk Vought F8U Crusader	VC-3: 20 May 1949- VF(AW)-3: 1 Jul 1956	VF(AW)-3 Disestablished 2 May 1958	Operated as a "Transition Training Unit" transitioning squadrons to new high performance jet aircraft
VF(AW)-3 (1958-63) (second use)		Blue Nemesis	Douglas F3D Skyknight Douglas F4D/F-6 Skyray	Navy Air Trng Unit-Pac: 22 May 1944 NightDevRonPac: 6 Apr 1946 Fighter All Wx Trng Unit Pac: 1 Sep 1948 VF(AW)-3: 2 May 1958	VF(AW)-3 Disestablished April 1963?	Redesignated VF(AW)-3 on the same day VF(AW-3) was disestablished, adopted nickname and insignia. Began operating in a continental air defense role in December 1955 under the control of NORAD while still designated Fighter All Weather Training Unit Pacific
VF(AW)-4		Night Cappers	AD-5 Skyraider McDonnell F2H Banshee Lockheed T2V SeaStar	VC-4: 28 Sep 1948 VF(AW)-4: 2 Jul 1956	VF(AW)-4 Disestablished 31 August 1959	VF(AW): "All Weather" Fighter Squadron. Provided fighter detachments for defense of ASW aircraft carriers

VJ: Weather or Weather Reconnaissance squadrons and Heavy Photographic Reconnaissance squadrons

From 1952 to 1956, VJ designated Photographic Squadrons; from 1952 to 1953, it also designated Weather or Weather Reconnaissance Squadrons. In 1952, two new squadrons were designated Photographic Squadrons VJ-61 and VJ-62; four years later, they were redesignated Heavy Photographic Reconnaissance Squadrons (VAP) 61 and 62.

Designation	Insignia	Nickname	Aircraft	Establishment and Redesignation	Disestablished	Notes
VJ-1			P4Y-2S	VJ-1: 19 Mar 1952 VW-3: Sep 1953	VW-3 June 1960	Established as "Weather Squadron ONE" (VJ-1) and redesignated "Airborne Early Warning Squadron THREE" (VW-3) in 1953. Pacific Fleet Early Warning and Typhoon Hunting squadron.
VJ-2		Hurricane Hunters	P2V-3W	VJ-2: 1952-1953 VW-4: 1953	VW-4 April 1975	Established as "Weather Squadron TWO" (VJ-2) and redesignated Airborne Early Warning Squadron FOUR in 1953. Operated as a hurricane early warning squadron known as the "Hurricane Hunters". Was again designated a "Weather Reconnaissance Squadron" (as VW-4) in 1967.
VJ-61		World Recorders	P4Y-1P AJ-2P	VP-61: 20 Jan 1951 VJ-61: 5 Mar 1952 VAP-61: Apr 1956 VCP-61: 1 Jul 1959 VAP-61: 1 Jul 1961	VAP-61 disestablished 1 July 1971	Photographic Squadron
VJ-62			P4Y-1P AJ-2P F7F-4N	VJ-62: 10 Apr 1952 VAP-62: 2 Jul 1956)	VAP-62 disestablished 15 October 1969	Photographic Squadron

VO: Observation squadrons

This last use of VO designated observation squadrons from 1967 to 1968 and has not been used since.

Squadron Designation	Insignia	Nickname	Aircraft	Disestablished	Notes
VO-67		Gandydancers	OP-2E	1 July 1968

VU: Utility squadrons

The VU designation was used from 1946 to 1965. Before the creation of the VU designation, utility squadrons were designated VJ. In 1965, all VU squadrons were redesignated Fleet Composite (VC) squadrons (third use of the VC designation).

Designation	Insignia	Nickname	Aircraft	Establishment and Redesignation	Disestablished/ Deactivated	Notes
VU-1 (second use)		Blue Alli		VU-1: 20 Jul 1955 VC-1: 1 Jul 1965	VC-1 disestablished 30 September 1992	NAS Barbers Point Provided adversary servies for fleet and air combat maneuvering training. Also provided aerial target, aerial photographic, target drone and range services
VU-2		Blue Falcons		VU-2: 8 Jan 1952 VC-2: 1 Jul 1965	VC-2 disestablished 30 September 1980	NAS Oceana Provided adversary services for fleet and air combat maneuvering training
VU-3 (second use)		Iron Man		VU-3: Dec 1948 VC-3: 1 Jul 1965	VC-3 disestablished 1 October 1981	NAS North Island Provided target drone services
VU-4		Dragon Layers		VJ-4: 15 Nov 1940 VU-4: 15 Nov 1946 VC-4: 1 Jul 1965	VC-4 disestablished 30 April 1971	NAS Jacksonville
VU-5 (second use)		Checkertails		VU-5: 16 Aug 1950 VC-5: 1 Jul 1965	VC-5 disestablished 31 August 1992	NAS Cubi Point
VU-6 (second use)		Skeeters		VU-6: 1 Mar 1952 VC-6): 1 Jul 1965	VC-6 deactivated 30 June 2008	NAS Norfolk Operated target drones (surface and air)
VU-7		Redtails		VJ-1: 4 Dec 1942 VU-7: 1946 VC-7: 1 Jul 1965	VC-7 disestablished 30 September 1980	NAS Miramar Towed targets and provided adversary services for fleet and air combat maneuvering training
VU-8		Redtails		GMSR-2: 1 Jul 1958 VU-8: 1 Jul 1960 VC-8: 1 Jul 1965	VC-8 deactivated 1 October 2003	Guided Missile Service Squadron NS Roosevelt Roads
VU-10		Challengers		VJ-16: 1 Dec 1943 VU-10: 1945 VC-10: 1 Jul 1965	VC-10 disestablished 14 August 1993	NAS Leeward Point Guantanamo Bay

VW: Airborne Early Warning squadrons and Weather Reconnaissance squadrons

From its creation in 1952 until 1971 the VW designation designated "Air Early Warning Squadron", "Airborne Early Warning Squadron", or "Fleet Early Warning Squadron". By 1961 the VW squadrons which were still in existence were transitioned to destructive weather early warning or weather reconnaissance as a primary mission while retaining airborne early warning as a secondary role. In 1955 and 1956 six new VW squadrons were established to operate as early warning squadrons in the Atlantic and Pacific Barriers which were seaward extensions of the nation's Distant Early Warning (DEW) Line. These "barrier" VW squadrons did not operate as weather reconnaissance squadrons and they were all disestablished by 1965. In 1967 one of the two remaining VW squadrons was renamed a "Weather Reconnaissance Squadron" (while retaining the VW designation) while the other retained the "Airborne Early Warning" name even though its primary role was also weather reconnaissance. In 1971 that squadron was disestablished and thereafter until the single remaining VW squadron was disestablished in 1975 the VW designation designated solely "Weather Reconnaissance Squadron". In 1975 the VW designation cease being used.

Designation	Insignia	Nickname	Aircraft	Establishment and Redesignation (if applicable) Dates	Disestablished as	Disestablished Date	Notes
VW-1		Typhoon Trackers	PB-1W PO-1W/WV-1 WV-2/EC-121K R7V-1/C-121J WV-3/WC-121N	VW-1: 18 Jun 1952-Jul 1971	VW-1	July 1971	Established as one of the first two Airborne Early Warning (VW) squadrons. In July 1961 the squadron's primary mission was changed to weather reconnaissance while retaining airborne early warning as a secondary task and it began operations as a typhoon early warning squadron known as the "Typhoon Trackers"
VW-2			PO-1W/WV-1 WV-2	VP-11F: 1 Jul 1936-1 Oct 1937 VP-11(1st): 1 Oct 1937-1 Jul 1939 VP-54(1st): 1 Jul 1939-1 Jul 1941 VP-51(2nd): 1 Jul 1941-1 Mar 1943 VB-101: 1 Mar 1943-1 Oct 1944 VPB-101: 1 Oct 1944-15 May 1946 VX-4(1st): 15 May 1946-18 Jun 1952 (same sqdn listed in VX section) VW-2: 18 Jun 1952 – 1 Jul 1961	VW-2	1 July 1961	Redesignated as one of the first two Airborne Early Warning (VW) squadrons
VW-3			P4Y-2S P2V-5JF WV-3 WV-2	VJ-1: 19 Mar 1952-Sep 1953 VW-3: Sep 1953-Jun 1960	VW-3	June 1960	Established as "Weather Squadron One" (VJ-1) and redesignated "Airborne Early Warning Squadron Three" (VW-3) in 1953. Pacific Fleet Early Warning and Typhoon Hunting squadron.
VW-4		Hurricane Hunters	P2V-3W PO-1W/WV-1 P2V-5JF WV-3/WC-121N WP-3A	VJ-2: 15 Nov 1952-1953 VW-4: 1953-30 Apr 1975	VW-4	April 1975	Established as "Weather Squadron TWO" (VJ-2) and redesignated Airborne Early Warning Squadron FOUR in 1953. Operated as a hurricane early warning squadron known as the "Hurricane Hunters". Also tracked Mercury launches and provided other support to NASA. Redesignated "Weather Reconnaissance Squadron FOUR" (VW-4) on 1 March 1967 to more accurately describe the primary mission of the squadron.
VW-11			WV-2/EC-121K	VW-11: Aug 1955-7 Oct 1965	VW-11	7 October 1965	Established as the first squadron to operate as part of the "Atlantic Barrier", Disestablished with the end of the Atlantic Barrier mission.
VW-12			WV-2	VW-12: 7 Jul 1956-1 Feb 1960	VW-12 merged into AEWBARRONPAC	1 February 1960	Established as the first squadron to operate as part of the "Pacific Barrier". On 1 Feb 1960 Airborne Early Warning Wing Pacific, VW-12, VW-14 and Airborne Barrier Service Squadron-2 (the wing's aircraft maintenance organization) were merged into a single squadron designated AEW Barrier Squadron Pacific (AEWBARRONPAC) which continued in existence until 30 April 1965.
VW-13 (first use)			WV-2	VW-13(1st): Sep 1955-15 Sep 1957	VW-13(1st)	15 September 1957	Established to operate as part of the "Atlantic Barrier". Disestablished due to budgetary limitations.
VW-13 (second use)			WV-2/EC-121K	VW-13(2nd): Jun 1958-1965	VW-13(2nd)	1965	Established to operate as part of the "Atlantic Barrier",. Adopted name and insignia of VW-13 which was disestablished a year earlier. Also collected data on ice distribution for Naval Oceanographic Office
VW-14			WV-2	VW-14: 1956-1 Feb 1960	VW-14 merged into AEWBARRONPAC	1 Feb 1960	Established as part of the "Pacific Barrier". On 1 Feb 1960 Airborne Early Warning Wing Pacific, VW-12, VW-14 and Airborne Barrier Service Squadron-2 (the wing's aircraft maintenance organization) were merged into a single squadron designated AEW Barrier Squadron Pacific (AEWBARRONPAC) which continued in existence until 30 April 1965.
VW-15			WV-2	VW-15: Oct 1955-Apr 1961	VW-15	April 1961	Established to operate as part of the "Atlantic Barrier", a seaward extension of the nation's Distant Early Warning (DEW) Line
VW-16			WV-2	VW-16: 1956-1 Oct 1957	VW-16	1 October 1957	Established as part of the "Pacific Barrier", a seaward extension of the nation's Distant Early Warning (DEW) Line. Disestablished due to budgetary limitations before the barrier became fully operational in July 1958

Designations used from 1980 to 2009

Between 1980 and 2010, the rise of the multi-mission fighter-attack aircraft ended the VF and VA designations. As well, the end of the Cold War eliminated the need for squadron types, such as VS, geared solely to countering the Soviet Union.

VA: Attack squadrons and VA designations no longer in use

Several changes to designations were made on 15 November 1946. First, the Bombing (VB) and Torpedo (VT) designations were retired; all such squadrons were redesignated Attack squadrons (VA).

Second, the Carrier Air Group designation (CVG) was modified to identify the type of aircraft carrier to which the group was assigned. Henceforth, CVAGs were assigned to Essex-class carriers (sometimes called "Attack" carriers) and CVBGs were assigned to the large Midway-class carriers (sometimes called "Battle" carriers). Two designations from World War II survived: CVLGs (light carrier air group) were assigned to "light" Independence- or Saipan-class carriers, and CVEGs (escort carrier air group) to remaining small WWII escort carriers.

Third, and similarly, aircraft squadron designations were appended with an "A", "B", "L", or "E" to denote the type of Carrier Air Group the squadron was assigned. CVAGs and CVBGs were designated with odd numbers; each was assigned two VA squadrons; the first carried the Air Group's number; the second, the Air Group number plus one (CVAG-1: VA-1A, VA-2A; CVBG-1: VA-1B, VA-2B; CVAG-7: VA-7A, VA-8A; CVAG-11; VA-11A, VA-12A etc...)

The rules governing the squadron designation system changed twice between 1946 and 1996, when the last Attack squadron switched to the F/A-18 Hornet and was redesignated a Strike Fighter (VFA) squadron.

The list below is not a list of disestablished squadrons; it is a list of squadron designations that are no longer in use. Many squadrons carried multiple designations over the years; some were both VA and VF at various times. Sometimes a single squadron was redesignated several times; sometimes a given designation was assigned to several distinct squadrons. Most of the squadron designations in the list belonged to squadrons which have been disestablished, but also included are former designations of some VFA squadrons which are still active.

Designation	Insignia	Nickname	Aircraft	Establishment and Redesignation	Disestablished as (or current designation)	Disestablished (or Deactivated) Date	Notes
VA-1A		Top Hatters	SB2C F4U	VB-2B: 1 Jul 1934-1 Jul 1937 VB-3: 1 Jul 1937-1 Jul 1939 VB-4: 1 Jul 1939-15 Mar 1941 VS-41: 15 Mar 1941-1 Mar 1943 VB-41: 1 Mar 1943-4 Aug 1943 VB-4: 4 Aug 1943-15 Nov 1946 VA-1A: 15 Nov 1946 – 2 Aug 1948 VA-14: 2 Aug 1948-15 Dec 1949 VF-14(2nd): 15 Dec 1949-1 Dec 2001 VFA-14: 1 Dec 2001–present	VFA-14	Not applicable, still exists	Oldest continuously active aircraft squadron in the U.S. Navy 1st VA squadron of CVAG-1
VA-1B		unknown	SB2C AD	VB-74: 1 May 1945-15 Nov 1946 VA-1B: 15 Nov 1946 – 1 Sep 1948 VA-24: 1 Sep 1948-1 Dec 1949 VF-24(2nd): 1 Dec 1949-9 Mar 1959 VF-211(3rd): 9 Mar 1959-Aug 2006 VFA-211: Aug 2006–present	VFA-211	Not applicable, still exists	1st VA squadron of CVBG-1
VA-1E		unknown	TBM	VT-41: 26 Mar 1946-15 Nov 1946 VA-1E: 15 Nov 1946 – 1 Sep 1948	VA-1E	1 September 1948	Only VA squadron of CVEG-1. CVEG-1 (composed of VF-1E and VA-1E) was redesignated Composite Squadron 21 (VC-21) on 1 September 1948
VA-1L		unknown	TBM XTB2D AD	VT-58: 19 Mar 1946-15 Nov 1946 VA-1L: 15 Nov 1946 – 20 Nov 1948	VA-1L	20 November 1948	Only VA squadron of CVLG-1. Assets merged with VF-1L to form the first squadron designated VX-3
VA-2A		unknown	TBM	VT-4: 10 Jan 1942-15 Nov 1946 VA-2A: 15 Nov 1946 – 2 Aug 1948 VA-15(1st): 2 Aug 1948 – 1 Jun 1969	VA-15 (1st)	1 June 1969	2nd VA squadron of CVAG-1
VA-2B		unknown	SB2C, SBW TBM SNJ AD	VT-74: 1 May 1945-15 Nov 1946 VA-2B: 15 Nov 1946 – 1 Sep 1948 VA-25(1st): 1 Sep 1948-1 Jul 1959 VA-65(2nd): 1 Jul 1959 – 31 Mar 1993	VA-65 (2nd)	31 March 1993	2nd VA squadron of CVBG-1
VA-2E		unknown	TBM	VT-42: 19 Jul 1945-15 Nov 1946 VA-2E: 15 Nov 1946 – 1 Sep 1948 VC-22(2nd): 1 Sep 1948-20 Apr 1950 (same sqdn listed in VC section) VS-22(1st): 20 Apr 1950-1 Jun 1956 (same sqdn listed in VS section)	VS-22 (2nd)	1 June 1956	Only VA squadron of CVEG-2
VA-3A		Black Panthers	SB2C AD	VB-3B: 1 Jul 1934-1 Jul 1937 VB-4: 1 Jul 1937-1 Jul 1939 VB-3: 1 Jul 1939-15 Nov 1946 VA-3A: 15 Nov 1946 – 7 Aug 1948 VA-34(1st): 7 Aug 1948-15 Feb 1950 VA-35(2nd): 15 Feb 1950 – 31 Jan 1995	VA-35 (2nd)	31 January 1995	1st VA squadron of CVAG-3. The "diving panther" insignia was created by VB-3B and remained in use through the entire life of the squadron through all of its redesignations.
VA-3B		unknown	SB2C AD	VB-75: 1 Jun 1945-15 Nov 1946 VA-3B: 15 Nov 1946 – 1 Sep 1948 VA-44(1st): 1 Sep 1948 – 8 Jun 1950	VA-44 (1st)	8 June 1950	1st VA squadron of CVBG-3
VA-3E		unknown	TBM	VA-3E: 21 Apr 1947 – 1 Sep 1948 VC-23(2nd): 1 Sep 1948-23 Apr 1950 (same sqdn listed in VC section) VS-23: 23 Apr 1959-27 Sep 1968 (same sqdn listed in VS section)	VS-23	27 September 1968	Only VA squadron of CVEG-3
VA-4A		Dragons	TBM	VT-2: 1925-1 Jul 1927 VT-2B: 1 Jul 1927- 1 Jul 1937 VT-3: 1 Jul 1937-15 Nov 1946 VA-4A: 15 Nov 1946 – 7 Aug 1948 VA-35(1st): 7 Aug 1948 – 7 Nov 1949	VA-35 (1st)	7 November 1949	2nd VA squadron of CVAG-3
VA-4B		Fish Hawks	SB2C AD	VT-75: 1 Jun 1945-15 Nov 1946 VA-4B: 15 Nov 1946 – 1 Sep 1948 VA-45(1st): 1 Sep 1948 – 8 Jun 1950	VA-45 (1st)	8 June 1950	2nd VA squadron of CVBG-3
VA-5A		unknown	SB2C F4U	VS-2B: 3 Jul 1928-1 Jul 1937 (VS = "Scouting Squadron") VS-3: 1 Jul 1937-1 Mar 1943 VB-4: 1 Mar 1943-15 Jul 1943 VB-5: 15 Jul 1943-15 Nov 1946 VA-5A: 15 Nov 1946 – 16 Aug 1948 VA-54(1st): 16 Aug 1948 – 1 Dec 1949	VA-54 (1st)	1 December 1949	1st VA squadron of CVAG-5
VA-5B		unknown	SB2C AD	VB-17: 1 Jan 1943-15 Nov 1946 VA-5B: 15 Nov 1946 – 27 Jul 1948 VA-64(1st): 27 Jul 1948-8 Apr 1949 VC-24(2nd): 8 Apr 1949-20 Apr 1950 (same sqdn listed in VC section) VS-24(1st): 20 Apr 1950-1 Jun 1956 (same sqdn listed in VS section)	VS-24 (1st)	1 June 1956	1st VA squadron of CVBG-5
VA-6A		Torpcats	TBM	VT-5: 15 Feb 1943-15 Nov 1946 VA-6A: 15 Nov 1946 – 16 Aug 1948 VA-55(1st): 16 Aug 1948 – 12 Dec 1975	VA-55 (1st)	19 December 1975	2nd VA squadron of CVAG-5
VA-6B		unknown	SB2C AD	VT-17: 1 Jan 1943-15 Nov 1946 VA-6B: 15 Nov 1946 – 27 Jul 1948 VA-65(1st): 27 Jul 1948-1 Jul 1959 VA-25(2nd): 1 Jul 1959-1 Jul 1983 VFA-125: 1 Jul 1983–present	VFA-25	Not applicable, still exists	2nd VA squadron of CVBG-5
VA-7A		Sunday Punchers	SBW, SB2C F4U	VB-18: 20 Jul 1943-15 Nov 1946 VA-7A: 15 Nov 1946 – 27 Jul 1948 VA-74: 27 Jul 1948-15 Feb 1950 VA-75(2nd): 15 Feb 1950 – 28 Feb 1997	VA-75 (2nd)	28 February 1997	1st VA squadron of CVAG-7
VA-8A		Air Barons	TBM	VT-18: 20 Jul 1943-15 Nov 1946 VA-8A: 15 Nov 1946 – 27 Jul 1948 VA-75(1st): 27 Jul 1948 – 30 Nov 1949	VA-75 (1st)	30 November 1949	2nd VA squadron of CVAG-7
VA-9A		unknown	SB2C	VB-99: 1 Jul 1943-15 Oct 1943 VB-20: 15 Oct 1943-15 Nov 1946 VA-9A: 15 Nov 1946 – 12 Aug 1948 VA-94(1st): 12 Aug 1948 – 31 Nov 1949	VA-94 (1st)	31 November 1949	1st VA squadron of CVAG-9
VA-10A		unknown	TBM	VT-20: 15 Oct 1943-15 Nov 1946 VA-10A: 15 Nov 1946 – 12 Aug 1948 VA-95(1st): 12 Aug 1948 – 30 Nov 1949	VA-95 (1st)	30 November 1949	2nd VA squadron of CVAG-9
VA-11A		unknown	SB2C	VB-11: 10 Oct 1942-15 Nov 1946 VA-11A: 15 Nov 1946 – 15 Jul 1948 VA-114: 15 Jul 1948 – 1 Dec 1949	VA-114	1 December 1949	1st VA squadron of CVAG-11
VA-12A		unknown	TBM	VT-11: 10 Oct 1942-15 Nov 1946 VA-12A: 15 Nov 1946 – 15 Jul 1948 VA-115: 15 Jul 1948-30 Sep 1996 VFA-115: 30 Sep 1996–present	VFA-115	Not applicable, still exists	2nd VA squadron of CVAG-11
VA-13A		Hell Razors	SBW F4U	VB-81: 1 Mar 1944-15 Nov 1946 VA-13A: 15 Nov 1946 – 2 Aug 1948 VA-134(1st): 2 Aug 1948-15 Feb 1950 VF-174: 15 Feb 1950-1 Jul 1966 VA-174(2nd): 1 Jul 1966 – 30 Jun 1988	VA-174 (2nd)	30 June 1988	1st VA squadron of CVAG-13
VA-14A		Uninvited	TBM	VT-81: 1 Mar 1944-15 Nov 1946 VA-14A: 15 Nov 1946 – 2 Aug 1948 VA-135(1st): 2 Aug 1948 – 30 Nov 1949	VA-135 (1st)	30 November 1949	2nd VA squadron of CVAG-13
VA-15A		Flying Cannons	SB2C	VB-153: 26 Mar 1945-15 Nov 1946 VA-15A: 15 Nov 1946 – 15 Jul 1948 VA-154: 15 Jul 1948 – 1 Dec 1949	VA-154	1 December 1949	1st VA squadron of CVAG-15
VA-16A		unknown	TBM	VT-153: 26 Mar 1945-15 Nov 1946 VA-16A: 15 Nov 1946 – 15 Jul 1948 VA-155(1st): 15 Jul 1948 – 30 Nov 1949	VA-155 (1st)	30 November 1949	2nd VA squadron of CVAG-15
VA-17A		Battering Rams	SBW AM	VB-82: 1 Apr 1944-15 Nov 1946 VA-17A: 15 Nov 1946 – 11 Aug 1948 VA-174: 11 Aug 1948 – 25 Jan 1950	VA-174	25 January 1950	1st VA squadron of CVAG-17
VA-18A		Devils Diplomats	TBM	VT-82: 1 Apr 1944-15 Nov 1946 VA-18A: 15 Nov 1946 – 11 Aug 1948 VA-175: 11 Aug 1948 – 15 Mar 1958	VA-175	15 March 1958	2nd VA squadron of CVAG-17
VA-19A		unknown	SB2C AD	VB-19: 15 Aug 1943-15 Nov 1946 VA-19A: 15 Nov 1946 – 15 Aug 1948 VA-194: 24 Aug 1948 – 1 Dec 1949	VA-194	1 December 1949	1st VA squadron of CVAG-19
VA-20A		unknown	TBM AD	VT-19: 15 Aug 1943-15 Nov 1946 VA-20A: 15 Nov 1946 – 24 Aug 1948 VA-195: 24 Aug 1948-15 Apr 1985 VFA-195: 15 Apr 1985–present	VFA-195	Not applicable, still exists	2nd VA squadron of CVAG-19
VA-21A		unknown	SB2C	VB-98: 28 Aug 1944-15 Nov 1946 VA-21A: 15 Nov 1946 – 5 Aug 1947	VA-21A	5 August 1947	1st VA squadron of CVAG-21
VA-22A		unknown	TBM	VT-98: 28 Aug 1944-15 Nov 1946 VA-22A: 15 Nov 1946 – 5 Aug 1947	VA-22A	5 August 1947	2nd VA squadron of CVAG-21
A new Squadron and Air Group designation scheme was established in 1948. CVAGs and CVBGs were all redesignated CVGs, CVLGs and CVEGs were disestablished, and squadron suffix letters were eliminated. New squadron designation numbers denoted to which CVG the squadron was assigned with the first one or two digits identifying the CVG followed by a 4 or 5 to differentiate between the two VA squadrons of each CVG.
CVG-1 (2nd): CVAG-1 redesignated CVG-1 (2nd) 1 Sep 1948, currently exists as CVW-1
VA-12		Ubangis, Clinchers (1982)	F2H F7U AD4/A-4 A-7	VBF-4: 12 May 1945-15 Nov 1946 VF-2A: 15 Nov 1946-2 Aug 1948 VF-12: 2 Aug 1948-1 Aug 1955 VA-12: 1 Aug 1955 – 1 Oct 1986	VA-12	1 October 1986	CVG-1(2nd) VF squadron redesignated as a CVG-1(2nd) VA squadron.
VA-14		Top Hatters	F4U	Air Det Pac Flt: Sep 1919-15 Jun 1920 VT-5(1st): 15 Jun 1920-7 Sep 1921 VP-1-4: 7 Dec 1921-23 Sep 1921 VF-4(1st): 23 Sep 1921-1 Jul 1922 VF-1(1st): 1 Jul 1922-1 Jul 1927 VF-1B(1st): 1 Jul 1927-1 Jul 1934 VB-2B: 1 Jul 1934-1 Jul 1937 VB-3: 1 Jul 1937-1 Jul 1939 VB-4: 1 Jul 1939-15 Mar 1941 VS-41(2nd): 15 Mar 1941-1 Mar 1943 VB-41: 1 Mar 1943-4 Aug 1943 VB-4: 4 Aug 1943-15 Nov 1946 VA-1A: 15 Nov 1946-2 Aug 1948 VA-14: 2 Aug 1948 – 15 Dec 1949 VF-14(2nd): 15 Dec 1949-1 Dec 2001 VFA-14: 1 Dec 2001–present	VFA-14	Not applicable, still exists	Oldest continuously active aircraft squadron in the U.S. Navy. Redesignated as one of CVG-1(2nd)'s initial squadrons
VA-15 (First use)	(1951)	Valions (mid 1950s)	TBM AD/A-1 A-4	VT-4: 10 Jan 1942-15 Nov 1946 VA-2A: 15 Nov 1946-2 Aug 1948 VA-15(1st): 2 Aug 1948 – 1 Jun 1969	VA-15 (1st)	1 June 1969	Redesignated as one of CVG-1(2nd)'s initial squadrons
VA-16		unknown	AD	VA-16: 1 Jun 1955 – 1 Mar 1958	VA-16	1 March 1958	Established and assigned to Air Task Group 182 (ATG-182)
CVG-2 (2nd): CVBG-1 redesignated CVG-2 (2nd) 1 Sep 1948, currently exists as CVW-2
VA-22		Fighting Redcocks	FJ-4 A4D/A-4 A-7	VF-63: 28 Jul 1948-Mar 1956 VA-63: Mar 1956-1 Jul 1959 VA-22: 1 Jul 1959-4 May 1990 VFA-22: 4 May 1990 – present	VFA-22	Not applicable, still exists	VF-63 had been transferred to CVG-2(2nd) in 1950 without being redesignated. Was redesignated a VA squadron retaining the 63 designation while still in CVG-2(2nd). Was ultimately redesignated VA-22 in 1959 to conform with the CVG designation
VA-23		Black Knights	FJ-4 A4D/A-4	VF-653 (USNR): 1 Feb 1951-4 Feb 1953 VF-151(3rd): 4 Feb 1953-7 Feb 1956 VA-151: 7 Feb 1956-23 Feb 1959 VA-23: 23 Feb 1959 – 1 Apr 1970	VA-23	1 April 1970	VA-151 reassigned to CVG-2(2nd) and redesignated VA-23
VA-24		unknown	AD F4U	VB-74: 1 May 1945-15 Nov 1946 VA-1B: 15 Nov 1946-1 Sep 1948 VA-24: 1 Sep 1948 – 1 Dec 1949 VF-24(2nd): 1 Dec 1949-9 Mar 1959 VF-211(3rd): 9 Mar 1959-Aug 2006 VFA-211: Aug 2006–present	VFA-211	Not applicable, still exists	Redesignated as one of CVG-2 initial squadrons
VA-25 (First use)	(1950)	Tigers (1950)	SNJ AD/A-1	VT-74: 1 May 1945-15 Nov 1946 VA-2B: 15 Nov 1946-1 Sep 1948 VA-25(1st): 1 Sep 1948 – 1 Jul 1959 VA-65(2nd): 1 Jul 1959 – 31 Mar 1993	VA-65 (2nd)	31 March 1993	Redesignated as one of CVG-2(2nd)'s initial squadrons. Reassigned to CVG-6 in 1950 without being redesignated until 1959
VA-25 (Second use)	(1974)	Fist of the Fleet	AD/A-1 A-7	VT-17: 1 Jan 1943-15 Nov 1946 VA-6B: 15 Nov 1946-27 Jul 1948 VA-65(1st): 27 Jul 1948-1 Jul 1959 VA-25(2nd): 1 Jul 1959 – 1 Jul 1983 VFA-125: 1 Jul 1983–present	VFA-25	Not applicable, still exists	VA-65(1st) reassigned to CVG-2(2nd) in 1950 without being redesignated until 1959
VA-26		Skylancers	F9F-8	VA-26: 30 Jun 1956 – 11 Apr 1958 VA-125(2nd): 11 Apr 1958 – 1 Oct 1977	VA-125 (2nd)	11 April 1977	Established and assigned to Air Task Group THREE (ATG-3) until its redesignation to VA-125 and reassignment to RCVG-12
CVG-3 (2nd): CVAG-3 redesignated CVG-3 (2nd) 1 Sep 1948, currently exists as CVW-3
VA-34 (First use)		Black Panthers	AD/A-1	VB-3B: 1 Jul 1934-1 Jul 1937 VB-4: 1 Jul 1937-1 Jul 1939 VB-3: 1 Jul 1939-15 Nov 1946 VA-3A: 15 Nov 1946-7 Aug 1948 VA-34(1st): 7 Aug 1948 – 15 Feb 1950 VA-35(2nd): 15 Feb 1950 – 31 Jan 1995	VA-35 (2nd)	31 January 1995	Redesignated as one of CVG-3(2nd)'s initial squadrons. The "diving panther" insignia was created by VB-3B and remained in use through the entire life of the squadron through all of its redesignations.
VA-34 (1943-69) (Second use)		Blue Blasters	F2H F7U A4D/A-4	VF-20: 15 Oct 1943-15 Nov 1946 VF-9A: 15 Nov 1946-12 Aug 1948 VF-91(1st): 12 Aug 1948-15 Feb 1950 VF-34(3rd): 15 Feb 1950-1 Jul 1955 VA-34(2nd): 1 Jul 1955 – 1 Jun 1969	VA-34 (2nd)	1 June 1969	VF-34(3rd) returned to CVG-3(2nd) from Air Task Group 181 (ATG-181) and redesignated a VA squadron
VA-35 (First use)		Dragons	TBM AD	VT-2: 1925-1 Jul 1927 VT-2B: 1 Jul 1927- 1 Jul 1937 VT-3: 1 Jul 1937-15 Nov 1946 VA-4A: 15 Nov 1946-7 Aug 1948 VA-35(1st): 7 Aug 1948 – 7 Nov 1949	VA-35 (1st)	7 November 1949	Redesignated as one of CVG-3(2nd)'s initial squadrons
VA-35 (Second use)		Black Panthers	A-1 A-6, KA-6	VB-3B: 1 Jul 1934-1 Jul 1937 VB-4: 1 Jul 1937-1 Jul 1939 VB-3: 1 Jul 1939-15 Nov 1946 VA-3A: 15 Nov 1946-7 Aug 1948 VA-34(1st): 7 Aug 1948-15 Feb 1950 VA-35(2nd): 15 Feb 1950 – 31 Jan 1995	VA-35 (2nd)	31 January 1995	VA-34(1st) redesignated VA-35(2nd) when VF-91(1st) was reassigned to CVG-3(2nd) as the group's fourth VF squadron VF-34(3rd) on 15 Feb 1950. The "diving panther" insignia was created by VB-3B and remained in use through the entire life of the squadron through all of its redesignations.
VA-36 (First use)		Roadrunners	F9F-5 F9F-8 A4D/A-4	VF-102(1st): 1 May 1952-1 Jul 1955 VA-36(1st): 1 Jul 1955 – 1 Aug 1970	VA-36 (1st)	1 August 1970	VF-201 redesignated VA-36 and assigned to Air Task Group 201 (ATG-201). Ultimately assigned to CVG-3(2nd) in 1958
CVG-4 (2nd): CVBG-1 redesignated CVG-4 (2nd) 1 Sep 1948, disestablished 8 Jun 1950
VA-44 (First use)		unknown	AD AM	VB-75: 1 Jun 1945-15 Nov 1946 VA-3B: 15 Nov 1946-1 Sep 1948 VA-44(1st): 1 Sep 1948 – 8 Jun 1950	VA-44 (1st)	8 June 1950	Redesignated as one of CVG-4(2nd)'s initial squadrons
VA-45 (First use)		Black Knights	AD AM	VT-75: 1 Jun 1945-15 Nov 1946 VA-4B: 15 Nov 1946-1 Sep 1948 VA-45(1st): 1 Sep 1948 – 8 Jun 1950	VA-45 (1st)	8 June 1950	Redesignated as one of CVG-4(2nd)'s initial squadrons
CVG-4 (3rd): Established 1 Sep 1950, redesignated RCVG-4 on 1 Apr 1958 to control FRSs, disestablished 1 Jun 1970 as RCVW-4
VA-45 (Second use)		Blackbirds	AD	VA-45 : 1 Sep 1950 – 1 Mar 1958	VA-45 (2nd)	1 March 1958	Established as one of CVG-4 initial squadrons. CVG-4 initially had four VF squadrons and only this single initial VA squadron. Was disestablished when CVG-4 was redesignated RCVG-4
VA-46		Clansmen (1960)	F9F-5 F9F-8 A4D/A-4 A-7E	VA-46: 25 May 1955 – 30 Jun 1991	VA-46	30 June 1991	Assigned to CVG-4(3rd) upon establishment but reassigned to Air Task Group 202 (ATG-202) two months later and never returned to CVG-4(3rd)
RCVG-4 / RCVW-4 Fleet Replacement Squadrons
VA-42	(1992)	Green Pawns, Thunderbolts (1992)	AD North American T-28 Trojan Grumman TC-4C Grumman A-6, KA-6	VF-42(4th): 1 Sep 1950-1 Nov 1953 VA-42: 1 Nov 1953 – 30 Sep 1994	VA-42	30 September 1994	VF-42 assigned to CVG-6(2nd) at the time redesignated a VA squadron in 1953. Transitioned from an operational VA squadron to an AD Sky Raider FRS on 24 Oct 1958 and reassigned to RCVG-4. Later became an A-6 FRS. Adopted "Thunderbolts" name and insignia from VA-176 when it was disestablished in 1992
VA-43		Challengers	A4D/A-4	VF-74A: 1 May 1945-1 Aug 1945 VF-74(2nd): 1 Aug 1945-15 Nov 1946 VF-1B(3rd): 15 Nov 1946-1 Sep 1948 VF-21(2nd): 1 Sep 1948-1 Jul 1959 VA-43: 1 Jul 1959 – 1 Jun 1973 VF-43(5th): 1 Jun 1973 – 1 Jul 1994	VF-43 (5th)	1 July 1994	VF-21 redesignated as an A4D Skyhawk FRS and assigned to RCVG-4
VA-44 (Second use)		Hornets	F2H F9F-8 F9F-8T/TF-9 TV-2 T-28 A4D/A-4, TA-4 AD/A-1	VF-44(2nd): 1 Sep 1950-1 Jan 1956 VA-44(2nd): 1 Jan 1956 – 1 May 1970	VA-44 (2nd)	1 May 1970	CVG-4(3rd)'s VF-44 redesignated a VA squadron in 1956. Transitioned from an operational VA squadron of CVG-4(3rd) to an A4D Skyhawk FRS on 1 Jun 1958 in conjunction with CVG-4(3rd)'s redesignation to RCVG-4. In 1959 AD Sky Raider training was added and the squadron operated as both an A4D (A-4 in Sep 1962) and an AD (A-1 in Sep 1962) FRS. "Split out" VA-45(3rd) in 1963 to continue A-1 training and became solely an A-4 FRS
VA-45 (1963-96) (Third use)		Blackbirds	A-1 A-4	VA-45(3rd): 15 Feb 1963 – 7 Feb 1985 VF-45(2nd): 7 Feb 1985 – 31 Mar 1996	VF-45 (2nd)	31 March 1996	Adopted both the "Blackbirds" name and the insignia of the disestablished VA-45(2nd). Established as an A-1 Sky Raider FRS and assigned to RCVG-4 (was "split out of" VA-44(2nd) to continue A-1 training to allow VA-44(2nd) to become solely an A-4 FRS). After the A-1's retirement the squadron provided A-4 detachments to ASW air groups and later assumed an adversary role in support of Air Combat Maneuvering training
CVG-5 (2nd): CVAG-5 redesignated CVG-5 (2nd) 1 Sep 1948, currently exists as CVW-5
VA-52		Knightriders	AD/A-1 A-6, KA-6	VF-884: 20 Jul 1950-4 Feb 1953 VF-144: 4 Feb 1953-23 Feb 1959 VA-52: 23 Feb 1959 – 31 Mar 1995	VA-52	31 March 1995	VF-144 was redesignated a VA squadron and reassigned to CVG-5(2nd)
VA-54 (First use)		unknown	F4U AD	VS-2B: 3 Jul 1928-1 Jul 1937 (VS = "Scouting Squadron") VS-3: 1 Jul 1937-1 Mar 1943 VB-4: 1 Mar 1943-15 Jul 1943 VB-5: 15 Jul 1943-15 Nov 1946 VA-5A: 15 Nov 1946-16 Aug 1948 VA-54(1st): 16 Aug 1948 – 1 Dec 1949	VA-54 (1st)	1 December 1949	Redesignated as one of CVG-5(2nd)'s initial squadrons
VA-54 (Second use)		Hell's Angels	AD F9F-8	VBF-153: 26 Mar 1945-15 Nov 1946 VF-16A: 15 Nov 1946-15 Jul 1948 VF-152(2nd): 15 Jul 1948-15 Feb 1950 VF-54(1st): 15 Feb 1950-15 Jun 1956 VA-54(2nd): 15 Jun 1956 – 1 Apr 1958	VA-54 (2nd)	1 April 1958	CVG-5(2nd) VF squadron redesignated a VA squadron
VA-55 (First use)	(1955)	Torpcats, Warhorses (1955)	TBM AD FJ-4 A4D/A-4	VT-5: 15 Feb 1943-15 Nov 1946 VA-6A: 15 Nov 1946-16 Aug 1948 VA-55(1st): 16 Aug 1948 – 12 Dec 1975	VA-55 (1st)	19 December 1975	Redesignated as one of CVG-5(2nd)'s initial squadrons
VA-56		Boomerangs, Champions (1958)	F9F-3 F9F-8 FJ-4 A4D/A-4 A-7	VA-56: 4 Jun 1956 – 31 Aug 1986	VA-56	31 August 1986	Established as a CVG-5(2nd) VA squadron
CVG-6 (2nd): CVBG-5 redesignated CVG-6 (2nd) 1 Sep 1948, disestablished 1 Apr 1992 as CVW-6
VA-63		Fighting Redcocks	F9F-8 FJ-4	VF-63: 28 Jul 1948-Mar 1956 VA-63: Mar 1956-1 Jul 1959 VA-22: 1 Jul 1959-4 May 1990 VFA-22: 4 May 1990 – present	VFA-22	Not applicable, still exists	VF-63 had been transferred to CVG-2(2nd) in 1950 without being redesignated. Was redesignated a VA squadron retaining the 63 designation while still in CVG-2(2nd). Was ultimately redesignated VA-22 in 1959 to conform with the CVG designation
VA-64 (First use)		unknown	AD	VB-17: 1 Jan 1943-15 Nov 1946 VA-5B: 15 Nov 1946-27 Jul 1948 VA-64(1st): 27 Jul 1948 – 8 Apr 1949 VC-24(2nd): 8 Apr 1949-20 Apr 1950 (same sqdn listed in VC section) VS-24(1st): 20 Apr 1950-1 Jun 1956 (same sqdn listed in VS section)	VS-24 (1st)	1 June 1956	Redesignated as one of CVG-6(2nd)'s initial squadrons
VA-64 (Second use)		Black Lancers	A4D/A-4	VA-64(2nd): 1 Jul 1961 – 7 Nov 1969	VA-64 (2nd)	7 November 1969	Established as a CVG-6(2nd) VA squadron
VA-65 (First use)	(1949)	Fist of the Fleet (1949)	AD	VT-17: 1 Jan 1943-15 Nov 1946 VA-6B: 15 Nov 1946-27 Jul 1948 VA-65(1st): 27 Jul 1948 – 1 Jul 1959 VA-25(2nd): 1 Jul 1959-1 Jul 1983 VFA-125: 1 Jul 1983–present	VFA-25	Not applicable, still exists	Redesignated as one of CVG-6(2nd)'s initial squadrons
VA-65 (Second use)		Tigers	AD/A-1 A-6, KA-6	VT-74: 1 May 1945-15 Nov 1946 VA-2B: 15 Nov 1946-1 Sep 1948 VA-25(1st): 1 Sep 1948-1 Jul 1959 VA-65(2nd): 1 Jul 1959 – 31 Mar 1993	VA-65 (2nd)	31 March 1993	Replaced VA-65(1st) in CVG-6(2nd) when VA-65(1st) was moved to CVG-2(2nd)
VA-66 (First use)		Crusaders	F9F-8	VA-66(1st): 1 Jul 1955 – 1 Jul 1955 VF-81(4th): 1 Jul 1955-1 Jul 1959 VA-81: 1 Jul 1959-4 Feb 1988 VFA-81: 4 Feb 1988–present	VFA-81	Not applicable, still exists	Established as VA-66(1st) but redesignated to VF-81(4th) on the same day and replaced VF-81(3rd) in CVG-8(2nd)
VA-66 (Second use)		Waldomen	F7U F9F-8 A4D/A-4 A-7	VF-671: 1 Feb 1951-4 Feb 1953 VF-81(3rd): 4 Feb 1953-1 Jul 1955 VA-66(2nd): 1 Jul 1955 – 1 Oct 1986	VA-66 (2nd)	1 October 1986	VF-81(3rd) which was assigned to CVG-8(2nd) was redesignated a VA squadron and reassigned to CVG-6(2nd)
CVG-7 (2nd): CVAG-7 redesignated CVG-7 (2nd) 1 Sep 1948, still exists as CVW-7
VA-72		Hawks, Blue Hawks (early 1960s)	F9F-5 A4D/A-4 A-7	VBF-18: 25 Jan 1945-15 Nov 1946 VF-8A: 15 Nov 1946-28 Jul 1948 VF-72(2nd): 28 Jul 1948-3 Jan 1956 VA-72: 3 Jan 1956 – 30 Jun 1991	VA-72	30 June 1991	CVG-7(2nd) VF squadron redesignated a CVG-7(2nd) VA squadron
VA-74		Sunday Punchers	F4U AD	VB-18: 20 Jul 1943-15 Nov 1946 VA-7A: 15 Nov 1946-27 Jul 1948 VA-74: 27 Jul 1948 – 15 Feb 1950 VA-75(2nd): 15 Feb 1950 – 28 Feb 1997	VA-75 (2nd)	28 February 1997	Redesignated as one of CVG-7(2nd)'s initial squadrons
VA-75 (First use)		Air Barons	TBM AD	VT-18: 20 Jul 1943-15 Nov 1946 VA-8A: 15 Nov 1946-27 Jul 1948 VA-75(1st): 27 Jul 1948 – 30 Nov 1949	VA-75 (1st)	30 November 1949	Redesignated as one of CVG-7(2nd)'s initial squadrons
VA-75 (Second use)	(after 1950)	Sunday Punchers	AD/A-1 A-6, KA-6	VB-18: 20 Jul 1943-15 Nov 1946 VA-7A: 15 Nov 1946-27 Jul 1948 VA-74: 27 Jul 1948-15 Feb 1950 VA-75(2nd): 15 Feb 1950 – 28 Feb 1997	VA-75 (2nd)	28 February 1997	CVG-7(2nd) VA-74 redesignated VA-75(2nd). Original insignia of VB-18 was re-adopated after 1950.
VA-76		Spirits	F2H F9F-8 A4D/A-4	VA-76: 1 Jun 1955 – 30 Sep 1969	VA-76	30 September 1969	Established and assigned to Air Task Group 182 (ATG-182). Was never assigned to CVG-7(2nd)
CVG-8 (2nd): Planned for establishment in 1948 but cancelled
VA-84		unknown	TBM AM	VA-84: 15 Sep 1948 – 29 Nov 1949	VA-84	29 November 1949	Established for assignment to CVG-8(2nd) but CVG-8 establishment was cancelled and squadron was disestablished
VA-85 (First use)		unknown	TBM AM	VA-85(1st): 15 Sep 1948 – 29 Nov 1949	VA-85 (1st)	29 November 1949	Established for assignment to CVG-8(2nd) but CVG-8 establishment was cancelled and squadron was disestablished
CVG-8 (2nd): Established 9 Apr 1951 to receive USNR squadrons activated for the Korean War, still exists as CVW-8
VA-81	(1963)	Crusaders, Sunliners (1963)	A4D/A-4 A-7	VA-66(1st): 1 Jul 1955-1 Jul 1955 VF-81(4th): 1 Jul 1955-1 Jul 1959 VA-81: 1 Jul 1959 – 4 Feb 1988 VFA-81: 4 Feb 1988–present	VFA-81	Not applicable, still exists	CVG-8(2nd) VF squadron redesignated a CVG-8(2nd) VA squadron
VA-83	(1957)	Roaring Bulls, Rampagers (1957)	F7U A4D/A-4 A-7	VF-916: 1 Feb 1951-4 Feb 1953 VF-83(3rd): 4 Feb 1953-1 Jul 1955 VA-83: 1 Jul 1955 – 3 Mar 1988 VFA-83: 3 Mar 1988–present	VFA-83	Not applicable, still exists	CVG-8(2nd)'s VF-83 redesignated a CVG-8(2nd) VA squadron
VA-85 (Second use)	(1954) (1958)	Black Falcons (1958)	AD/A-1 A-6, KA-6	VA-859 (USNR): not listed-4 Feb 1953 VA-85(2nd): 4 Feb 1953 – 30 Sep 1994	VA-85 (2nd)	30 September 1994	USNR VA-859 establishment date not listed, activated 1 Feb 1951 for the Korean War and assigned to CVG-8(2nd) when it was established on 9 Apr. Permanently activated and redesignated VA-85(2nd) in 1953
VA-86 (First use)		Vagabonds	FJ-3	VA-86(1st): 1 July 1955 – 1 Jul 1955 VF-84(3rd): 1 Jul 1955 – 1 Oct 1995	VF-84 (3rd)	1 October 1995	Established as VA-86(1st) but redesignated to VF-84(3rd) on the same day
VA-86 (Second use)		Sidewinders	F7U A4D/A-4 A-7	VF-921: 1 Feb 1951-4 Feb 1953 VF-84(2nd): 4 Feb 1953-1 Jul 1955 VA-86(2nd): 1 Jul 1955 – 15 Jul 1987 VFA-86: 15 Jul 1987–present	VFA-86	Not applicable, still exists	VF-84 redesignated VA-86 and assigned to Air Task Group 181 (ATG-181)
CVG-9 (2nd): CVAG-9 redesignated CVG-9 (2nd) 1 Sep 1948, disestablished 1 Dec 1949
VA-94 (First use)		unknown	SB2C AD	VB-99: 1 Jul 1943-15 Oct 1943 VB-20: 15 Oct 1943-15 Nov 1946 VA-9A: 15 Nov 1946-12 Aug 1948 VA-94(1st): 12 Aug 1948 – 31 Nov 1949	VA-94 (1st)	31 November 1949	Redesignated as one of CVG-9(2nd)'s initial squadrons
VA-95 (First use)		unknown	TBM AD	VT-20: 15 Oct 1943-15 Nov 1946 VA-10A: 15 Nov 1946-12 Aug 1948 VA-95(1st): 12 Aug 1948 – 30 Nov 1949	VA-95 (1st)	30 November 1949	Redesignated as one of CVG-9(2nd)'s initial squadrons
CVG-9 (3rd): Established 26 Mar 1952, still exists as CVW-9
VA-93	(1957) (1965)	Blue Blazers, Ravens (1976)	A4D/A-4 A-7	VF-93(3rd): 26 Mar 1952-15 Sep 1956 VA-93: 15 Sep 1956 – 30 Aug 1986	VA-93	30 August 1986	CVG-9(3rd)'s VF-93 redesignated as a VA squadron
VA-94 (Second use)	(1967)	Shrikes or Mighty Shrikes (1959)	FJ-4 A4D/A-4 A-7	VF-94(2nd): 26 Mar 1952-1 Aug 1958 VA-94(2nd): 1 Aug 1958 – 28 Jun 1990 VFA-94: 28 Jun 1990–present	VFA-94	Not applicable, still exists	CVG-9(3rd)'s VF-94 redesignated as a VA squadron
VA-95 (Second use)		Sky Knights, Green Lizards (1963)	F6F AD/A-1 A-4	VA-95(2nd): 26 Mar 1952 – 1 Apr 1970	VA-95 (2nd)	1 April 1970	Established as CVG-9(3rd)'s only initial VA squadron (CVG-9(3rd) was established with four VF squadrons)
VA-96		unknown	AD	VA-96: 30 Jun 1956 – 10 Apr 1958	VA-96	10 April 1958	Established and assigned to Air Task Group THREE (ATG-3)
CVG-10 (2nd): Established 1 May 1952, disestablished 20 Nov 1969 as CVW-10(1st)
VA-104		Hells Archers	AD	VF-104: 1 May 1952-4 Dec 1953 VA-104: 4 Dec 1953 – 31 Mar 1959	VA-104	31 March 1959	CVG-10(2nd)'s VF-104 redesignated as a second VA squadron in the Air Group
VA-105 (First use)		Cannoneers	AD	VA-105(1st): 1 May 1952 – 1 Feb 1959	VA-105 (1st)	1 February 1959	Established as CVG-10(2nd)'s only initial VA squadron (CVG-10(2nd) was established with four VF squadrons). Reassigned to RCVG-4 in Nov 1958 as a FRS until its disestablishment less than 3 months later.
VA-106 (First use)		Boomerangs	FJ-3	VA-106(1st): 1 Jul 1955 – 1 Jul 1955 VF-62(2nd): 1 Jul 1955 – 1 Oct 1969	VF-62 (2nd)	1 October 1969	Established as VA-106(1st) on 1 Jul 1955 and redesignated VF-62(2nd) and assigned to CVG-6(2nd) on the same day
VA-106 (Second use)		Gladiators	F2H F9F-8 A4D/A-4	VBF-17: 2 Jan 1945-15 Nov 1946 VF-6B(3rd): 15 Nov 1946-28 Jul 1948 VF-62(1st): 28 Jul 1948-1 Jul 1955 VA-106(2nd): 1 Jul 1955 – 7 Nov 1969	VA-106 (2nd)	7 November 1969	VF-62(1st) redesignated and reassigned to CVG-10(2nd) while a new VF-63(2nd) was established (as VA-106(1st) and immediately redesignated) to replace VF-62(1st) in CVG-6(2nd)
CVG-11 (2nd): CVAG-11 redesignated CVG-11 (2nd) 1 Sep 1948, still exists as CVW-11
VA-112		Broncos (1961)	A4D/A-4	VBF-11: 9 Apr 1945-15 Nov 1946 VF-12A: 15 Nov 1946-15 July 1948 VF-112: 15 Jul 1948-15 Feb 1959 VA-112: 15 Feb 1959 – 10 Oct 1969	VA-112	10 October 1969	CVG-11(2nd)'s VF-112 redesignated as a CVG-11(2nd) VA squadron
VA-113		Stingers	F9F-8 A4D/A-4 A-7	VF-113: 15 Jul 1948-Mar 1956 VA-113: Mar 1956-25 Mar 1983 VFA-113: 25 Mar 1983–present	VFA-113	Not applicable, still exists	CVG-11(2nd)'s VF-113 redesignated as a CVG-11(2nd) VA squadron
VA-114		unknown	AD F8F	VB-11: 10 Oct 1942-15 Nov 1946 VA-11A: 15 Nov 1946-15 Jul 1948 VA-114: 15 Jul 1948 – 1 Dec 1949	VA-114	1 December 1949	Redesignated as one of CVG-11(2nd)'s initial squadrons
VA-115	(1956)	Arabs (1960) Eagles (1979)	TBM AD/A-1 A-6, KA-6	VT-11: 10 Oct 1942-15 Nov 1946 VA-12A: 15 Nov 1946-15 Jul 1948 VA-115: 15 Jul 1948 – 30 Sep 1996 VFA-115: 30 Sep 1996–present	VFA-115	Not applicable, still exists	Redesignated as one of CVG-11(2nd)'s initial squadrons
VA-116		unknown	F7U FJ-4	VA-116: 1 Dec 1955 – 23 Feb 1959 VA-144: 23 Feb 1959 – 29 Jan 1971	VA-144	29 January 1971	Assigned to Air Task Group TWO (ATG-2) then redesignated VA-144 and assigned to CVG-14(2nd)
CVG-12 (2nd): Established as CVG-102 on 1 Aug 1950 to receive USNR squadrons activated for the Korean War, redesignated CVG-12 (2nd) on 4 Feb 1952, redesignated RCVG-12 on 1 Apr 1958 to control FRSs
VA-125 (First use)		Rough Raiders	AD	VA-55E (USNR): 1946-Jan 1950 VA-923 (USNR): Jan 1950-4 Feb 1953 VA-125(1st): 4 Feb 1953 – 10 Apr 1958	VA-125 (1st)	10 April 1958	USNR VA-923 activated on 20 Jul 1950 for the Korean War and assigned to CVG-102 when it was established 1 Aug 1950. CVG-102 was later redesignated CVG-12(2nd) on 4 Feb 1952. VA-923 redesignated VA-125(1st) and permanently activated in 1953.
RCVG-12: CVG-12 (2nd) redesignated RCVG-12 on 1 Apr 1958 to control FRSs and other training support squadrons, redesignated RCVW-12 on 20 Dec 1963. Disestablished 30 Jun 1970
VA-122		Flying Eagles	AD/A-1 T-28 A-7 T-39	VC-35(2nd): 25 May 1950-1 Jul 1956 (same sqdn listed in VC section) VA(AW)-35: 1 Jul 1956-29 Jun 1959 VA-122: 29 Jun 1959 – 31 May 1991	VA-122 Disestablished	31 May 1991	Redesignated and assigned to RCVG-12 as an AD Skyraider FRS. Later transitioned to being an A-7 Corsair II FRS
VA-125 (1956-77) (Second use)		Rough Raiders	AD/A-1 A4D/A-4, TA-4 A-7	VA-26: 30 Jun 1956-11 Apr 1958 VA-125(2nd): 11 Apr 1958 – 1 Oct 1977	VA-125 (2nd)	1 October 1977	Adopted "Rough Raiders" name from disestablished VA-125(1st). VA-26 redesignated and assigned to RCVG-12 as an A4D/A-4 Skyhawk FRS. Later became an A-7 Corsair II FRS
VA-126		Fighting Seahawks	F9F-8T A4D/A-4, TA-4	VA-126: 6 Apr 1956 – 15 Oct 1965 VF-126: 15 Oct 1965 – 1 Apr 1994	VF-126	1 April 1994	Established as an instrument training squadron using the F9F-8T Cougar. Later became an A4D/A-4 Skyhawk FRS assigned to RCVG-12
VA-127	(1980)	Royal Blues, Cylons (1981)	F9F-8T/TF-9 A-4, TA-4	VA-127: 15 Jun 1962 – 1 Mar 1987 VFA-127: 1 Mar 1987-23 Mar 1996 (same sqdn listed in VFA section)	VFA-127	23 March 1996	Established from VA-126 detachment Alfa to provide advanced instrument training and jet transition training and assigned to RCVG-12. Became an A-4 FRS from 1 Jun 1970 to 1975. Provided basic refresher instrument and jet transition training and Air Combat Maneuvering (ACM) training from 1975 to 1983. 1 Oct 1983 became an "Adversary" squadron providing ACM training to fleet squadrons.
VA-128		Golden Intruders	A-6 TC-4C	VA-128: 1 Sep 1967 – 29 Sep 1995	VA-128	29 September 1995	Established as an A-6 Intruder FRS assigned to RCVW-12
CVG-13 (2nd): CVAG-13 redesignated CVG-13 (2nd) 1 Sep 1948, disestablished 30 Nov 1949
VA-134 (First use)		Hell Razors	F4U	VB-81: 1 Mar 1944-15 Nov 1946 VA-13A: 15 Nov 1946-2 Aug 1948 VA-134(1st): 2 Aug 1948 – 15 Feb 1950 VF-174: 15 Feb 1950-1 Jul 1966 VA-174(2nd): 1 Jul 1966 – 30 Jun 1988	VA-174 (2nd)	30 June 1988	Initially assigned to CVG-1(2nd) but soon redesignated as one of CVG-13(2nd)'s initial squadrons
VA-135 (First use)		Uninvited	TBM AD	VT-81: 1 Mar 1944-15 Nov 1946 VA-14A: 15 Nov 1946- 2 Aug 1948 VA-135(1st): 2 Aug 1948 – 30 Nov 1949	VA-135 (1st)	30 November 1949	Redesignated as one of CVG-13(2nd)'s initial squadrons
CVG-13 (3rd): Established 21 Aug 1961, disestablished 1 Oct 1962
VA-133		Blue Knights	A4D	VA-133: 21 Aug 1961 – 1 Oct 1962	VA-133	1 October 1962	Established as one of CVG-13(3rd)'s initial squadrons
VA-134 (Second use)		Scorpions	A4D	VA-134(2nd): 21 Aug 1961 – 1 Oct 1962	VA-134 (2nd)	1 October 1962	Established as one of CVG-13(3rd)'s initial squadrons
VA-135 (Second use)		Thunderbirds	AD	VA-135(2nd): 21 Aug 1961 – 1 Oct 1962	VA-135 (2nd)	1 October 1962	Established as one of CVG-13(3rd)'s initial squadrons. Adopted the insignia but not the name of the disestablished VA-35(1st)
CVG-14 (2nd): Established as CVG-101 1 Aug 1950 to receive USNR squadrons activated for the Korean War, redesignated CVG-14 (2nd) 4 Feb 1952, deactivated 31 Mar 2017 as CVW-14
VA-144		Road Runners (1960s)	FJ-4 A4DA-4	VA-116: 1 Dec 1955-23 Feb 1959 VA-144: 23 Feb 1959 – 29 Jan 1971	VA-144	29 January 1971	VA-116 reassigned to CVG-14(2nd) and redesignated. Remained attached to CVG-14(2nd)/CVW-14 until 1965
VA-145	(1954)	Rustlers, Swordsmen (1954)	AD/A-1 A-6, KA-6	VA-702 (USNR): 1 Dec 1949-4 Feb 1953 VA-145: 4 Feb 1953 – 1 Oct 1993	VA-145	1 October 1993	USNR VA-702 activated on 20 Jul 1950 for the Korean War and assigned to CVG-101 when it was established 1 Aug 1950. CVG-101 was later redesignated CVG-14(2nd) on 4 Feb 1952. VA-702 redesignated VA-145 and permanently activated in 1953. Remained attached to CVG-14(2nd)/CVW-14 until 1967
VA-146	(1968)	Blacktails, Blue Diamonds (Late 1950s)	F9F Panther F9F Cougar FJ-4 A4D/A-4 A-7	VA-146: 1 Feb 1956 – 21 Jul 1989 VFA-146: 21 Jul 1989–present	VFA-146	Not applicable, still exists	Assigned to CVG-14(2nd)/CVW-14 until 1967
CVG-15 (2nd): CVAG-15 redesignated CVG-15 (2nd) 1 Sep 1948, disestablished 1 Dec 1949
VA-154		Flying Cannons	AD	VB-153: 26 Mar 1945-15 Nov 1946 VA-15A: 15 Nov 1946-15 Jul 1948 VA-154: 15 Jul 1948 – 1 Dec 1949	VA-154	1 December 1949	Redesignated as one of CVG-15(2nd)'s initial squadrons
VA-155 (First use)	(1949)	unknown	AD	VT-153: 26 Mar 1945-15 Nov 1946 VA-16A: 15 Nov 1946-15 Jul 1948 VA-155(1st): 15 Jul 1948 – 30 Nov 1949	VA-155 (1st)	30 November 1949	Redesignated as one of CVG-15(2nd)'s initial squadrons
CVG-15 (3rd): Established 5 Apr 1951 to receive USNR squadrons activated for the Korean War, disestablished 31 Mar 1995 as CVW-15
VA-151		Black Knights	F7U F9F-8 FJ-4	VF-653: Dec 1949-4 Feb 1953 VF-151(3rd): 4 Feb 1953-7 Feb 1956 VA-151: 7 Feb 1956 – 23 Feb 1959 VA-23: 23 Feb 1959 – 1 Apr 1970	VA-23	1 April 1970	Assigned to Air Task Group ONE (ATG-1). Reassigned to CVG-2(2nd) and redesignated VA-23
VA-152		Friendlies, Mavericks (1968)	F2H AD/A-1 A-4	VF-713 (USNR): late 1940s-4 Feb 1953 VF-152(3rd): 4 Feb 1953-1 Aug 1958 VA-152: 1 Aug 1958 – 29 Jan 1971	VA-152	29 January 1971	CVG-15(3rd) VF squadron redesignated as a VA squadron. Assigned to Air Task Group FOUR (ATG-4) and CVG-15(3rd)/CVW-15 until 1964.
VA-153		Blue Tail Flies	F9F-8 A4D/A-4 A-7	VF-718: est date unk-Sep 1949 VF-831: Sep 1949-4 Feb 1953 VF-153(3rd): 4 Feb 1953-17 Dec 1956 VA-153: 17 Dec 1956 – 30 Sep 1977	VA-153	30 September 1977	CVG-15(3rd) VF squadron redesignated as a VA squadron. Assigned to CVG-15(3rd)/CVW-15 until 1969
VA-155 (Second use)		Silver Fox (early 1960s)	AD A4D/A-4 A-7	VA-71E (USNR): 1946-1 Oct 1948 VA-58A (USNR): 1 Oct 1948-1 Nov 1949 VC-722 (USNR): 1 Nov 1949-1 Apr 1950 VA-728 (USNR): 1 Apr 1950-4 Feb 1953 VA-155(2nd): 4 Feb 1953 – 30 Sep 1977	VA-155 (2nd)	30 September 1977	USNR VA-728 activated on 1 Feb 1951 for the Korean War and assigned to CVG-15(3rd) when it was established on 5 Apr. Permanently activated and redesignated VA-155(2nd) in 1953. Remained assigned to CVG-15(2nd)/CVW-15 until 1968. Adopted insignia of disestablished VA-155(1st)
VA-156		Iron Tigers	F11F	VA-156: 4 Jun 1956 – 20 Jan 1959 VF-111(2nd): 20 Jan 1959-1 Sep 1964 VF-26(2nd): 1 Sep 1964-17 Sep 1964 VF-111(3rd): 17 Sep 1964 – 31 Mar 1995	VF-111 (3rd)	31 March 1995	Though designated a VA squadron it was equipped with a front line fighter and identified itself as a fighter squadron. It was assigned to CVG-11(2nd) and eventually redesignated as a VF squadron carrying the CVG-11(2nd) designation of VF-111
CVG-16 (2nd): Established 1 Sep 1960, disestablished 30 Jun 1970 as CVW-16
VA-163		Saints	A4D/A-4	VA-163: 1 Sep 1960 – 1 Jul 1971	VA-163	1 July 1971	Established as one of CVG-16(2nd)'s initial squadrons
VA-164		Ghost Riders	A4D/A-4	VA-164: 1 Sep 1960 – 2 Dec 1975	VA-164	2 December 1975	Established as one of CVG-16(2nd)'s initial squadrons
VA-165	(mid 1960s)	Boomers (mid 1960s)	AD/A-1 A-6, KA-6	VA-165: 1 Sep 1960 – 30 Sep 1996	VA-165	30 September 1996	Established as one of CVG-16(2nd)'s initial squadrons
CVG-17 (2nd): CVAG-17 redesignated CVG-17 (2nd) 1 Sep 1948, disestablished 15 Sep 1958
VA-172		Bluebolts	F2H A4D/A-4	VBF-82: 20 Aug 1945-15 Nov 1946 VF-18A: 15 Nov 1946-11 Aug 1948 VF-172: 11 Aug 1948-1 Nov 1955 VA-172: 1 Nov 1955 – 15 Jan 1971	VA-172	15 January 1971	CVG-17(2nd) VF squadron redesignated a VA squadron. Remained assigned to CVG-17(2nd) until 1959
VA-174 (First use)		Battering Rams	AM AD	VB-82: 1 Apr 1944-15 Nov 1946 VA-17A: 15 Nov 1946-11 Aug 1948 VA-174: 11 Aug 1948 – 25 Jan 1950	VA-174	25 January 1950	Redesignated as one of CVG-17(2nd)'s initial squadrons
VA-175	(1951)	Devils Diplomats	TBM AD	VT-82: 1 Apr 1944-15 Nov 1946 VA-18A: 15 Nov 1946-11 Aug 1948 VA-175: 11 Aug 1948 – 15 Mar 1958	VA-175	15 March 1958	Redesignated as one of CVG-17(2nd)'s initial squadrons
VA-176		Thunderbolts	AD/A-1 A-6, KA-6	VA-176: 1 Jun 1955 – 1 Oct 1992	VA-176	1 October 1992	Initially assigned to Air Task Group 202 (ATG-202) and reassigned to CVG-17(2nd) in 1958 but only for six months before being again reassigned (without being redesignated)
CVG-19 (2nd): CVAG-19 redesignated CVG-19 (2nd) 1 Sep 1948, disestablished 30 Jun 1977 as CVW-19
VA-192		Golden Dragons	F9F Cougar FJ-4 A4D/A-4 A-7	VF-153(1st): 26 Mar 1945-15 Nov 1946 VF-15A: 15 Nov 1946-15 Jul 1948 VF-151(2nd): 15 Jul 1948-15 Feb 1950 VF-192(2nd): 15 Feb 1950-15 Mar 1956 VA-192: 15 Mar 1956 – 10 Jan 1986 VFA-192: 10 Jan 1986–present	VFA-192	Not applicable, still exists	CVG-19(2nd) VF squadron redesignated a VA squadron. Remained assigned to CVG-19(2nd)/CVW-19 until 1970
VA-194		unknown	AD	VB-19: 15 Aug 1943-15 Nov 1946 VA-19A: 15 Nov 1946-15 Aug 1948 VA-194: 24 Aug 1948 – 1 Dec 1949	VA-194	1 December 1949	Redesignated as one of CVG-19(2nd)'s initial squadrons
VA-195	(1949) (1950s)	Tigers (1949) Dam Busters (1951)	AD A4D/A-4 A-7	VT-19: 15 Aug 1943-15 Nov 1946 VA-20A: 15 Nov 1946-24 Aug 1948 VA-195: 24 Aug 1948 – 15 Apr 1985 VFA-195: 15 Apr 1985–present	VFA-195	Not applicable, still exists	Redesignated as one of CVG-19(2nd)'s initial squadrons. Remained assigned to CVG-19(2nd)/CVW-19 until 1970
VA-196	(1967)	Main Battery, Milestones	AD/A-1 A-6, KA-6	VF-153(2nd): 15 Jul 1948-15 Feb 1950 VF-194(1st): 15 Feb 1950-4 May 1955 VA-196: 4 May 1955 – 21 Mar 1997	VA-196	21 March 1997	CVG-19(2nd) VF squadron redesignated a VA squadron. Assigned to Air Task Group ONE (ATG-1) and CVG-19(2nd)/CVW-19 until 1967. "Milestones" name used interchangeably with "Main Battery" beginning in 1979.
CVG-21 (1st): Established 15 Sep 1948, disestablished 15 Mar 1949
VA-213		unknown	TBM-3E	VA-213: 15 Sep 1948-Jun 1949	VA-213	June 1949	Established as one of CVG-21(1st)'s initial squadrons
VA-214 (First use)		unknown	TBM-3E	VA-214(1st): 15 Sep 1948 – 16 May 1949	VA-214 (1st)	16 May 1949	Established as one of CVG-21(1st)'s initial squadrons
CVG-21 (2nd): Established 1 Jul 1955, disestablished 12 Dec 1975 as CVW-21
VA-212		Rampant Raiders	F7U F9F-8 FJ-4 A4D/A-4	VF-212(2nd): 20 Jun 1955-1 Apr 1956 VA-212: 1 Apr 1956 – 12 Dec 1975	VA-212	12 December 1975	CVG-21(2nd) VF squadron redesignated a VA squadron. Assigned to CVG-21(2nd)/CVW-21
VA-214 (Second use)		Volunteers	F9F-8 FJ-4	VF-214: 30 Mar 1955-11 Oct 1956 VA-214(2nd): 11 Oct 1956 – 1 Aug 1958	VA-214 (2nd)	1 August 1958	CVG-21(2nd) VF squadron redesignated a VA squadron and reassigned to Air Task Group FOUR (ATG-4)
VA-215 (First use)		Barn Owls (1960)	AD/A-1	VA-215(1st): 15 Jun 1955 – 31 Aug 1967	VA-215 (1st)	31 August 1967	Assigned to CVG-21(2nd)/CVW-21 from establishment to disestablishment
VA-216		Black Diamonds	AD FJ-4 A4D/A-4	VA-216: 28 Mar 1955 – 1 Aug 1970	VA-216	1 August 1970	Initially assigned to Air Task Group FOUR (ATG-4) then to CVG-21(2nd)/CVW-21
The system that determined squadron designation by Carrier Air Wing (CVW) assignment (CVGs had been retitled CVWs on 20 December 1963) was discontinued by 1965. Existing squadron designation numbers were "frozen" and no longer changed with Carrier Air Wing reassignment. Newly established or redesignated squadrons were numbered in accordance with factors determined at the time of establishment or redesignation.
VA-15 (Second use)		Valions	A-7	VA-67:1 Aug 1968-2 Jun 1969 VA-15(2nd): 2 Jun 1969 – 1 Oct 1986 VFA-15: 1 Oct 1986–present (inactive 31 May 2017 – present) (same sqdn listed in VFA section)	VFA-15	31 May 2017 (Deactivated)	Adopted both the "Valions" name and the insignia from the disestablished VA-15(1st). Initially assigned to CVW-6
VA-27		Royal Maces	A-7	VA-27: 1 Sep 1967 – 24 Jan 1991 VFA-27: 24 Jan 1991–present	VFA-27	Not applicable, still exists	Initially assigned to CVW-14
VA-34 (1970-99 (Third use)		Blue Blasters	A-6, KA-6	VA-34(3rd): 1 Jan 1970 – 30 Sep 1996 VFA-34: 30 Sep 1996–present	VFA-34	Not applicable, still exists	Adopted both the "Blue Blasters" name and the insignia from the disestablished VA-34(2nd). Initially assigned to CVW-1
VA-36 (Second use)		Road Runners	A-6, KA-6	VA-36(2nd): 6 Mar 1987 – 1 Apr 1994	VA-36 (2nd)	1 April 1994	Adopted "Roadrunners" name from disestablished VA-36(1st). Assigned to CVW-8 from establishment to disestablishment
VA-37	(1980s)	Bulls	A-7	VA-37: 1 Jul 1967 – 28 Nov 1990 VFA-37: 28 Nov 1990–present	VFA-37	Not applicable, still exists	Initially assigned to CVW-11
VA-38			None	VA-38: 1 Mar 1967 – 1 Oct 1968	VA-38	1 October 1968	Was intended as a new A-7 squadron but never received any aircraft and was disestablished
VA-55 (Second use)		Warhorses	A-6, KA-6	VA-55(2nd): 7 Oct 1983 – 1 Jan 1991	VA-55 (2nd)	1 January 1991	Adopted both the "Warhorses" name and the insignia from the disestablished VA-55(1st). Assigned to CVW-13 from establishment to disestablishment
VA-67		Vulcans	A-7	VA-67:1 Aug 1968-2 Jun 1969 VA-15(2nd): 2 Jun 1969-1 Oct 1986 VFA-15: 1 Oct 1986–present (inactive 31 May 2017 – present)	VFA-15	31 May 2017 (Deactivated)	Established as VA-67 but redesignated VA-15(2nd) before it departed on its first deployment with CVW-6
VA-82		Marauders	A-7	VA-82: 1 May 1967 – 13 Jul 1987 VFA-82: 13 Jul 1987–present (inactive 30 Sep 2005–present) (same sqdn listed in VFA section)	VFA-82	30 September 2005 (Deactivated)	Initially assigned to CVW-6
VA-87		Golden Warriors	A-7	VA-87: 1 Feb 1968 – 1 May 1986 VFA-87: 1 May 1986 – present	VFA-87	Not applicable, still exists	Initially assigned to CVW-16
VA-95 (Third use)		Green Lizards	A-6, KA-6	VA-95(3rd): 1 Apr 1972 – 31 Oct 1995	VA-95 (3rd)	31 October 1995	Adopted "Green Lizards" name from disestablished VA-95(2nd)). Initially assigned to CVW-15
VA-97		Warhawks	A-7	VA-97: 1 Jun 1967 – 24 Jan 1991 VFA-97: 24 Jan 1991–present	VFA-97	Not applicable, still exists	Initially assigned to CVW-14
VA-105 (1967-90) (Second use)		Gunslingers	A-7	VA-105(2nd): 4 Mar 1968 – 17 Dec 1990 VFA-105: 17 Dec 1990–present	VFA-105	Not applicable, still exists	Initially assigned to CVW-11
VA-147		Argonauts	A-7	VA-147: 1 Feb 1967 – 20 Jul 1989 VFA-147: 20 Jul 1989–present	VFA-147	Not applicable, still exists	Initially assigned to CVW-2
VA-155 (Third use)		Silver Foxes	A-6, KA-6	VA-155(3rd): 1 Sep 1987 – 30 Apr 1993	VA-155 (3rd)	30 April 1993	Adopted "Silver Foxes" name from disestablished VA-155(2nd). Initially assigned to CVW-10(2nd)
VA-174 (Second use)		Hell Razors	A-7	VB-81: 1 Mar 1944-15 Nov 1946 VA-13A: 15 Nov 1946-2 Aug 1948 VA-134(1st): 2 Aug 1948-15 Feb 1950 VF-174: 15 Feb 1950-1 Jul 1966 VA-174(2nd): 1 Jul 1966 – 30 Jun 1988	VA-174 (2nd)	30 June 1988	VF-174 began operations as a F8U Crusader FRS in March 1958 and was reassigned from CVG-17(2nd) to RCVG-4 (without being redesignated). On 1 Jul 1966 it was redesignated a VA squadron and began operations as the first A-7 FRS
VA-185		Night Hawks	A-6, KA-6	VA-185: 1 Dec 1986 – 30 Aug 1991	VA-186	30 August 1991	Assigned to CVW-5 from establishment to disestablishment
VA-215 (Second use)		Barn Owls	A-7	VA-215(2nd): 1 Mar 1968 – 30 Sep 1977	VA-215 (2nd)	30 September 1977	Adopted "Barn Owls" name from disestablished VA-215(1st). Initially assigned to CVW-9
The U. S. Navy Reserve established two Reserve Carrier Air Wings designated CVWR-20 and CVWR-30 in 1970. It adopted the former system and designated the squadrons in accordance with Carrier Air Wing assignment.
VA-203		Blue Dolphins	A-4 A-7	VA-203: 1 Jul 1970 VFA-203: 1 Oct 1989 (inactive 30 Jun 2004	Deactivated 30 June 2004		United States Navy Reserve Squadron. Established as part of Reserve Carrier Air Wing Twenty (CVWR-20)
VA-204		River Rattlers	A-4 A-7	VA-204: 1 Jul 1970 VFA-204: 1 May 1991	still exists		United States Navy Reserve Squadron. Established as part of Reserve Carrier Air Wing Twenty (CVWR-20)
VA-205		Green Falcons	A-4 A-7 A-6	VA-205: 1 Jul 1970	31 December 1994		United States Navy Reserve Squadron. Established as part of Reserve Carrier Air Wing Twenty (CVWR-20)
VA-209		unknown	A-4	VA-209: 1 Jul 1970	15 August 1971		United States Navy Reserve Squadron. Established as part of Reserve Carrier Air Wing Twenty (CVWR-20)
VA-210		Black Hawks	A-4	VA-210: 1 Jul 1970	30 June 1971		United States Navy Reserve Squadron. Established as part of Reserve Carrier Air Wing Twenty (CVWR-20)
VA-303		Golden Hawks	A-4 A-7	VA-303: 1 Jul 1970 VFA-303: 1 Jan 1984	31 December 1994		United States Navy Reserve Squadron. Established as part of Reserve Carrier Air Wing THIRTY (CVWR-30)
VA-304		Firebirds	A-4 A-7 A-6	1 Jul 1970	31 December 1994		United States Navy Reserve Squadron. Established as part of Reserve Carrier Air Wing THIRTY (CVWR-30)
VA-305	(1971) (1974)	Hackers (1971) Lobos (1974)	A-4 A-7	VA-305: 1 Jul 1970 VFA-305: 1 Jan 1987	31 December 1994		United States Navy Reserve Squadron. Established as part of Reserve Carrier Air Wing THIRTY (CVWR-30)
U. S. Navy Reserve Squadrons called to active duty. There were many U.S. Navy Reserve squadrons from the end of WWII through the 1960s.
VA-702		Rustlers	TBM AD	VA-702 (USNR): 1 Dec 1949 VA-145: 4 Feb 1953	VA-145 1 October 1993		Activated on 20 Jul 1950 for the Korean War and assigned to CVG-101 (later redesignated to CVG-14), redesignated and permanently activated on 4 Feb 1953
VA-728			AM AD	VA-71E (USNR): 1946 VA-58A (USNR): 1 Oct 1948 VC-722 (USNR): 1 Nov 1949 VA-728 (USNR): 1 Apr 1950 VA-155: 4 Feb 1953	VA-155 30 September 1977		Activated on 1 Feb 1951 for the Korean War and assigned to CVG-15(3rd), redesignated and permanently activated on 4 Feb 1953
VA-776			A-4	VA-776 (USNR): 27 Jan 1968	VA-776 18 October 1968 (Returned to reserve status)		Dates listed are those of activation from and return to reserve status. The squadron was activated following the capture of USS Pueblo by North Korea
VA-831		unknown	A-4	VA-831 (USNR): 27 Jan 1968	Returned to reserve status 18 October 1968		Establishment and disestablishment dates are not listed. The dates listed are those of activation from and return to reserve status. The squadron was activated following the capture of USS Pueblo by North Korea
VA-859		unknown	AD	VA-859 (USNR): not listed VA-85: 4 Feb 1953	30 September 1994		Establishment date not listed, activated on 1 Feb 1951 for the Korean War and assigned to CVG-8(2nd), redesignated and permanently activated on 4 Feb 1953
VA-873		unknown	A-4	VA-873 (USNR): 27 Jan 1968	Returned to reserve status 12 October 1968		Establishment and disestablishment dates are not listed. The dates listed are those of activation from and return to reserve status. The squadron was activated following the capture of USS Pueblo by North Korea
VA-923		Rough Riders	AM AD	VA-55E (USNR): 1946 VA-923 (USNR): Jan 1950 VA-125: 4 Feb 1953	10 April 1958		Activated on 20 Jul 1950 for the Korean War and assigned to CVG-102 (later redesignated to CVG-12(2nd)), redesignated and permanently activated on 4 Feb 1953.

VAK: Tactical Aerial Refueling squadrons

In 1979, two Naval Reserve VAQ squadrons that performed tanking as their primary mission received the new VAK designation, which was phased out when the squadrons were disestablished in 1989.

Designation	Insignia	Nickname	Aircraft	Establishment and Redesignation	Disestablished	Notes
VAK-208		Jockeys	KA-3B	VAQ-208: 31 Jul 1970 VAK-208: 1 Oct 1979	Disestablished 30 September 1989	U. S. Navy Reserve Squadron. VAK designation created to reflect the actual mission of the squadron.
VAK-308		Griffins	KA-3B	VAQ-308: 2 May 1970 VAK-308: 1 Oct 1979	Disestablished 30 September 1989	U. S. Navy Reserve Squadron. VAK designation created to reflect the actual mission of the squadron.

VC: Fleet Composite squadrons and VC designations no longer in use

This third and last use of the VC designation was instituted in 1965 as a new designator for VU squadrons: utility units that usually operated more than one type of aircraft for a variety of missions such as aerial target support, missile range support, and fighter training as adversary aircraft. Some VC designations have been used by multiple unrelated squadrons through the years.

The table below lists squadron designations that are no longer in use. Some belonged to disestablished squadrons, while others have been deactivated but still exist in an inactive status.

Designation	Insignia	Nickname	Aircraft	Establishment and Redesignation	Disestablished/ deactivated	Notes
VC-1 (third use)		Blue Alli	F-8 RC-45J VC-118 DP-2E US-2C A-4 UH-34J SH-3A,G CH-53E Target Drones	VU-1 20 Jul 1955 VC-1: 1 Jul 1965	Disestablished 30 September 1992	NAS Barbers Point Provided adversary servies for fleet and air combat maneuvering training. Also provided aerial target, aerial photographic, target drone and range services
VC-2 (third use)		Blue Falcons	F-8 US-2C A-4	VU-2: 8 Jan 1952 VC-2: 1 Jul 1965	Disestablished 30 September 1980	NAS Oceana Provided adversary services for fleet and air combat maneuvering training
VC-3 (third use)		Iron Man	DP-2E US-2 DC-130 BQM-34 Firevbee BQM-74 Chukar Other Target Drones	VU-3 Dec 1948 VC-3: 1 Jul 1965	Disestablished 1 October 1981	NAS North Island Provided target drone services
VC-4 (third use)		Dragon Layers	Vought F-8 Crusader	VJ-4: 15 Nov 1940 VU-4: 15 Nov 1946 VC-4: 1 Jul 1965	Disestablished 30 April 1971	NAS Jacksonville
VC-5 (third use)		Checkertails	A-4E TA-4J SH-3G CH-53E	VU-5: 16 Aug 1950 VC-5: 1 Jul 1965	Disestablished 31 August 1992	NAS Cubi Point
VC-6 (third use)		Skeeters, Firebees	RQ-2A Pioneer BQM-74 Other surface and air target drones	VU-6: 1 Mar 1952 VC-6: 1 Jul 1965	Deactivated 30 June 2008	NAS Norfolk Operated target drones (surface and air) and later operated the Pioneer UAV Originally nicknamed "Skeeters" but later adopted "Firebees" to honor VC-6(2nd) Firebees which flew the AJ savage and became VAH-6 Fleurs.
VC-7 (third use)		Redtails	A-4 Skyhawk F-8 F-4 PhantomII	VJ-1: 4 Dec 1942 VU-7: 1946 VC-7: 1 Jul 1965	Disestablished 30 September 1980	NAS Miramar Towed targets and provided adversary services for fleet and air combat maneuvering training
VC-8 (third use)		Redtails	A-4 SH-3G	GMSR-2: 1 Jul 1958 VU-8: 1 Jul 1960 VC-8: 1 Jul 1965	Deactivated 1 October 2003	*GMSR: Guided Missile Service Squadron NS Roosevelt Roads
VC-10 (second use)		Challengers	US-2C F-8 TA-4J EA-4F	VJ-16: 1 Dec 1943 VU-10: 1945 VC-10: 1 Jul 1965	Disestablished 14 August 1993	NAS Leeward Point Guantanamo Bay Provided adversary and aerial target services for Atlantic Fleet carrier battle group deployment work-ups. Also tasked with defense of the Guantanamo base.
VC-12 (third use)		Fighting Omars	A-4 TA-4	VC-12: 1 Sep 1973 VFC-12: 22 Apr 1988	VFC-12 still active	United States Navy Reserve Squadron NAF Detroit, NAS Oceana Provided "aggressor" services for air to air combat training
VC-13 (second use)		Saints	A-4 TA-4	VC-13: 1 Sep 1973 VFC-13: 22 Apr 1988	VFC-13 still active	United States Navy Reserve Squadron NAS New Orleans, NAS Miramar Provided "aggressor" services for air to air combat training

VF: Fighter squadrons and VF designations no longer in use

Main article: List of inactive United States Navy aircraft squadrons (VF)

VFP: Light Photographic Reconnaissance squadrons

In 1949, two new Photographic Reconnaissance squadrons were established as Composite Squadrons VC-61 and VC-62 (see the Disestablished and Deactivated Composite (VC) (second use of the designation) section). In 1956, VC-61 and VC-62 were redesignated Light Photographic Reconnaissance Squadron (VFP). In 1959, one VFP squadron was redesignated Photographic Composite Squadron (VCP); it reverted in 1961 to its previous VFP designation.

Designation	Insignia	Nickname	Aircraft	Establishment and Redesignation (if applicable) Dates	Disestablished as	Disestablished Date	Notes
VFP-61		Eyes Of The Fleet	F2H-2P F9F-2P,6P	VC-61: 20 Jan 1949-2 Jul 1956 (same sqdn listed in VC section) VFP-61:2 Jul 1956-1 Jul 1959 VCP-63:1 Jul 1959-1 Jul 1961 (same sqdn listed in VCP section) VFP-63: 1 Jul 1961-30 Jun 1984 (same sqdn listed below)	VFP-63 Disestablished	30 June 1984
VFP-62		Fighting Photos	F9F-6P, F9F-8P F8U-1P/RF-8A RF-8G	VC-62: 3 Jan 1949-2 Jul 1956 (same sqdn listed in VC section) VFP-62: 2 Jul 1956 – 5 Jan 1968	VFP-62 Disestablished	5 January 1968
VFP-63		Eyes Of The Fleet	F8U-1P/RF-8A RF-8G	VC-61: 20 Jan 1949-2 Jul 1956 (same sqdn listed in VC section) VFP-61:2 Jul 1956-1 Jul 1959 (same sqdn listed above) VCP-63:1 Jul 1959-1 Jul 1961 (same sqdn listed above) VFP-63: 1 Jul 1961 – 30 Jun 1984	VFP-63 Disestablished	30 June 1984	F-8 Fleet Replacement Squadron from 1982 to disestablishment
VFP-206		Hawkeyes	RF-8G	VFP-206: 1 Jun 1970 – 20 Mar 1987	VFP-206 Disestablished	20 March 1987	U.S. Navy Reserve
VFP-306		Photomasters	RF-8G	VFP-306: 1 Jun 1970 – 30 Sep 1984	VFP-306 Disestablished	30 September 1984	U.S. Navy Reserve

VS: Air Anti-Submarine and Sea Control squadrons

VS, which had been formally removed from the squadron designation system in 1946, was resurrected in 1950, when VC squadrons that operated Anti-Submarine Aircraft were redesignated Air Anti-Submarine Squadrons (VS). In September 1993, the name of the VS designation was changed from "Air Anti-Submarine Squadron" to "Sea Control Squadron" to reflect the squadrons' S-3B Vikings' ability to fight surface ships as well as submarines. The designation is no longer in active use but is still attached to 11 deactivated VS squadrons.

Designation	Insignia	Nickname	Aircraft	Establishment and Redesignation{	Disestablished/ Deactivated	Notes
VS-20 (1953-1956) (first use)			AF-2S,W S2F-1	VC-931: 1948 VS-931: 1 Aug 1950 VS-20: 4 Feb 1953	Disestablished 1 June 1956	Established as VC-931 (USNR), redesigned VS-931 (USNR) then activated on 1 Mar 1951
VS-20 (1961-1962) (second use)			S2F-1F	VS-20: 25 Aug 1961	Disestablished 1 October 1962
VS-21		Fighting Redtails	AF-2S,W S2F-1,1F/S-2F,E S-3A,B	CVEG-41: 26 Mar 1945 CVEG-1: 15 Nov 1946 VC-21: 1 Sep 1948 VS-21: 23 Apr 1950	Deactivated 28 February 2005	Escort Carrier Air Group-1 was redesignated as a single squadron designated VC-21 on 1 Sep 1948. Renamed "Sea Control Squadron" in Sep 1993
VS-22 (1950-1956) (first use)		Checkmates	AF-2S,W	VT-42: 19 Jul 1945 VA-2E: 15 Nov 1946 VC-22: 1 Sep 1948 VS-22: 20 April 1950	Disestablished 1 June 1956
VS-22 (1960-2009) (second use)		Checkmates	S2F-1/S-2F,E S-3A,B	VS-22: 18 May 1960	Deactivated 31 March 2009	Adopted name and insignia from disestablished VS-22(1st). Renamed "Sea Control Squadron" in Sep 1993
VS-23		Black Cats	S2F-1/S-2A,E	VA-3E: 21 Apr 1947 VC-23(2nd): 1 Sep 1948 VS-23: 23 Apr 1950	Disestablished 27 September 1968
VS-24 (1950-1956) (first use)		Duty Cats	AF-2S,W S2F-1	VB-17: 1 Jan 1943 VA-5B: 15 Nov 1946 VA-64: 27 Jul 1948 VC-24 : 8 Apr 1949 VS-24 : 20 Apr 1950	Disestablished 1 June 1956
VS-24 (1960-2007) (second use)		Scouts	S2F-1/S-2A,F,D,E,G S-3A,B	VS-24: 24 May 1960	Deactivated 31 March 2007	Adopted insignia from disestablished VS-24. Renamed "Sea Control Squadron" in Sep 1993
VS-25 (1950-1956) (first use)		Golden Eagles	AF-2S,W S2F-1	VC-25: 1 Apr 1949 VS-25: 20 Apr 1950	Disestablished 1 June 1956
VS-25 (1960-1968)		Golden Eagles	S2F-1F/S-2F,E	VS-25: 1 Sep 1960	Disestablished 27 September 1968	Adopted name and insignia from first VS-25
VS-26 (1950-1956) (first use)		Ready Squadron	TBM-3E,W S2F-1	VS-26: 1 Sep 1950	Disestablished 26 May 1956
VS-26 (1960-1966) (second use)		Lucky Tigers	S2F-2F/S-2B,D	VS-26: 1 Jun 1960	Disestablished 31 May 1966
VS-27 (1950-1973) (first use)		Pelicans	TBM-3S,W AF-2S,W S2F-1,1F/S-2F,E,G	VS-27: 15 Nov 1950	Disestablished 30 June 1973
VS-27 (1987-1994) (second use)		Sea Wolves	S-3A	VS-27: 22 Jan 1987	Disestablished 30 September 1994	First S-3A Squadron, East Coast FRS Renamed "Sea Control Squadron" in Sep 1993
VS-28		Gamblers	S2F-1/S-2A,E S-3A,B	VS-28: 1 Jun 1960	Disestablished 1 October 1992
VS-29		Dragonfires	S2F-1/S-2A,F,E S-3A,B	VS-29: 1 April 1960	Deactivated 30 April 2004	Renamed "Sea Control Squadron" in Sep 1993
VS-30		Sea Tigers, Diamondcutters (1960)	TBM-3E,W AF-2S,W S2F-1/S-2A,D,E,G S-3A,B	VS-801: 9 Apr 1951 VS-30: 4 Feb 1953	Deactivated 20 April 2007 (official) Deactivation ceremony was 9 Dec 2005	VS-801 (USNR) activated on 9 Apr 1951. S-2 FRS Jun 1960-Apr 1976. Renamed "Sea Control Squadron" in Sep 1993
VS-31		Topcats	TBM-3S,W AF-2S,W S2F-1/S-2A,F,E,G S-3A,B	VC-31: 28 Sep 1948 VS-31: 20 Apr 1950	Deactivated 31 March 2008	Renamed "Sea Control Squadron" in Sep 1993
VS-32		Maulers	TBM-3E,W S2F-1/S-2A,B,F,E S-3A,B	VC-32: 31 May 1949 VS-32: 20 Apr 1950	Deactivated 30 September 2008	Renamed "Sea Control Squadron" in Sep 1993
VS-33		Screwbirds	S2F-1/S-2A,E,G S-3A,B	VS-33: 1 Apr 1960	Deactivated 31 July 2006	Renamed "Sea Control Squadron" in Sep 1993
VS-34		Proud Tigers	S2F-1, S-2D,E	VS-34: 2 May 1960	Disestablished 1 October 1968
VS-35 (1961-1973) (first use)		Boomerangers	S2F-1,3/S-2D,E	VS-35: 3 Jan 1961	Disestablished 30 June 1973
VS-35 (1976-1977) (second use)			None	VS-35: 1 Oct 1976	Disestablished 30 March 1977	Squadron was established in anticipation of the production of the S-3A Viking, but fiscal constraints prevented completion of the squadron stand up and it was disestablished after only six months.
VS-35 (1987-1988) (third use)		Boomerangers	S-3A	VS-35: 3 Mar 1987	Disestablished 1 June 1988	Was established as part of the newly formed Carrier Air Wing 10 which was subsequently disestablished on 30 Sep 1988 due to fiscal constraints.
VS-35 (1991-2005) (fourth use)		Blue Wolves	S-3A,B	VS-35: 4 Apr 1991	Deactivated 31 March 2005	Renamed "Sea Control Squadron" in Sep 1993
VS-36		Gray Wolves	TBM-3E,W AF-2S,W S2F-2, S-2D	VS-831: 8 Feb 1951 VS-36: 4 Feb 1953	Disestablished 31 May 1966	VS-831 (USNR) activated on 8 Feb 1951
VS-37		Sawbucks	TBM-3E,W AF-2S,W S2F-1,1F, S-2D,E,G S-3A,B	VS-871: 1 May 1951 VS-37: 8 July 1953	Disestablished 31 March 1995	VA-76E (USNR) established in 1946, redesigned VC-871 (USNR) in 1948, redesigned VS-871 (USNR) in 1950 and activated on 1 May 1951
VS-38		Red Griffins	TBM-3E,S S2F-1/S-2A,E,G S-3A,B	VC-892: 20 Jul 1950 VS-892: 4 Aug 1950- VS-38: 4 Feb 1953	Deactivated 30 April 2004	VC-892 (USNR) activated on 20 Jul 1950, redesigned VS-892 (USNR). Renamed "Sea Control Squadron" in Sep 1993
VS-39		Hoot Owls	TBM-3S,W AF-2S,W S2F-1/S-3A,D,E	VS-913: 1 Feb 1951 VS-39: 4 Feb 1953	Disestablished 30 September 1968	VS-913 (USNR) activated on 1 Feb 1951
VS-41		Shamrocks	S2F-1F/S-2F,D,E S-3A,B	30 June 1960	Deactivated 30 September 2006	FRS. Renamed "Sea Control Squadron" in Sep 1993
VS-42			S2F-1F	25 Aug 1961	Disestablished 1 October 1962
VS-71			S-2E	1 Jul 1970	Disestablished 1 January 1975	United States Navy Reserve Squadrons. Established as part of CVSGR-70
VS-72
VS-73		Blue Bandits
VS-81
VS-82
VS-83

VXE and VXN: Antarctic Development (VXE) and Oceanographic Development (VXN) squadrons

The VXE and VXN designations were created in 1969 for two specialized VX squadrons that were supporting Antarctic and oceanographic research. The VXN designation was discontinued in 1993 with the disestablishment of VXN-8. No active squadron has carried the VXE designation since 1999, though it continues to designate the inactive VXE-6.

Designation	Insignia	Nickname	Aircraft	Establishment and Redesignation Dates	Disestablished/ Deactivated	Notes
VXE-6		Puckered Penguins	Lockheed LC-130 Bell UH-1	Redesignation of VX-6 on 1 January 1969 inactive from 27 March 1999–present	Deactivated 27 March 1999	Supported Antarctic scientific research
VXN-8		World Travelers	NC-121J,K Lockheed RP-3A	AEWTULANT became OASU*: 1 Jul 1965 OASU: 1 Jul 1965-1 Jul 1967 VX-8: 1 Jul 1967-1 Jan 1969 VXN-8: 1 January 1969	Disestablished 1993	*(Oceanographic Air Survey Unit) Project Magnet & oceanographic research with Project Seascan and Project Birdseye. Also operated psychological operations radio and TV broadcast aircraft (Blue Eagle aircraft) during the Vietnam War.

Designations still in use

VAQ: Tactical Electronics Warfare squadrons and Electronic Attack squadrons

By the late 1950s, Carrier Airborne Early Warning (VAW) squadrons, which used radar to detect airborne threats, had also begun developing electronic countermeasures equipment and procedures. Two squadrons (VAW-13 and VAW-33) were equipped for this purpose and provided specialized aircraft detachments to deploying carrier air groups. In 1968, those two squadrons were renamed "Tactical Electronics Warfare Squadron" to more accurately describe their role and differentiate them from the other VAW squadrons; just a few months later, they received the new VAQ designation.

Also receiving the new designation were some VAH squadrons whose KA-3 tankers had been fitted with electronic countermeasures equipment. (See the VAH section.)

On 30 March 1998, the name of the designation was changed to "Electronic Attack Squadron" and all VAQ squadrons then in existence were renamed from "Tactical Electronics Warfare Squadron-____" to "Electronic Attack Squadron-____".

Designation	Insignia	Nickname	Aircraft	Establishment and re-designation dates	Disestablished/ deactivated	Disestablished/ deactivated Date	Notes
VAW-33		Nighthawks	Douglas AD-5W/EA-1E AD-5Q/EA-1F Grumman TF-1Q/EC-1A	redesignation of VA(AW)-33: 30 January 1959 Redesingated as VAQ-33 1 February 1968	VAQ-33 disestablished	1 October 1993	Though the squadron carried the VAW designation it was an electronics countermeasures (ECM) squadron providing AD-5Q/EA-1F detachments to carrier air groups. From 1961 to 1966 it provided both AD-5Q/EA-1F ECM and AD-5W/EA-1E airborne early warning detachments.
VAQ-33	(1970)	Nighthawks, Firebirds (1970)	EA-1F ERA-3B TA-3B KA-3B TA-4F EA-4F EA-4J EC-121K NC-121K McDonnell Douglas F-4B Phantom II EF-4B EF-4J]] Grumman EA-6A LTV TA-7C Lockheed P-3A Orion EP-3A P-3B EP-3J]]	VC-33(2nd): 31 May 1949-2 Jul 1956 VA(AW)-33: 2 Jul 1956-30 Jan 1959 VAW-33: 30 Jan 1959-1 Feb 1968 VAQ-33: 1 Feb 1968 – 1 Oct 1993	VAQ-33 Disestablished	1 October 1993	Provided Electronic Countermeasures (ECM) detachments of EA-1F aircraft to Carrier Air Wings until 1970 when its mission changed to simulation of electronic threats for Atlantic Fleet training ("Electronic Aggressor"). Operated as the A-3 variants Fleet Replacement Squadron from 1977 to 1991 when the A-3 was retired. Disestablished when the Electronic Aggressor role was transferred to the Navy Reserve in 1993.
VAQ-34		Electric Horsemen	RA-3B ERA-3B KA-3B TA-7C EA-7L McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet	VAQ-34: 1 Mar 1983 – 5 Oct 1993	VAQ-34 Disestablished	5 October 1993	Provided simulation of electronic threats for Pacific Fleet training ("Electronic Aggressor"). Disestablished when the Electronic Aggressor role was transferred to the Navy Reserve in 1993.
VAQ-35		Greywolves	EA-6B	VAQ-35: 14 Aug 1991 – 7 Oct 1993	VAQ-35 Disestablished	7 October 1993	Established as the second Pacific Fleet "Electronic Aggressor" squadron using personnel and aircraft of disestablished VAQ-142(1st). Though not officially established until October 1991, it had begun operations in June 1991. Disestablished when the Electronic Aggressor role was transferred to the Navy Reserve in 1993.
VAQ-128		Fighting Phoenix	EA-6B	VAQ-128: 1 Oct 1997-3 Sep 2004	VAQ-128 Deactivated	3 September 2004	Established as a land based squadron to replace the capacity lost when the USAF retired the EF-111. Squadron was supplemented with a few USAF aircrews.
VAQ-133 (First use)		Wizards	EKA-3B EA-6B	VAQ-133(1st): 4 Mar 1969-June 1992	VAQ-133(1st) Disestablished	June 1992	A second squadron designated VAQ-133 also called the Wizards was established 1 Apr 1996. That second VAQ-133 is still active.
VAQ-137 (First use)		Rooks	EA-6B	VAQ-137(1st): 14 Dec 1973 – 26 May 1994	VAQ-137(1st) Disestablished	26 May 1994	A second squadron designated VAQ-137 also called the Rooks was established 1 Oct 1996. That second VAQ-137 is still active.
VAQ-142 (First use)		Grim Watchdogs	EA-6B	VAQ-142(1st): 1 Jun 1988-Mar 1991	VAQ-142(1st) Disestablished	March 1991	Personnel and aircraft were used to establish VAQ-35 upon disestablishment. A second squadron designated VAQ-142 called the Gray Wolves was established 1 Apr 1997. That second VAQ-142 is still active.
VAQ-143		Cobras	EA-6B (planned)	VAQ-143: 1 Aug 2002 – 12 Nov 2009	VAQ-143 Deactivated	12 November 2009	Officially established but funding was never provided and shortage of aircraft made it impossible to effectively activate the squadron (was not officially deactivated until 12 November 2009).
VAQ-208		Jockeys	KA-3B	VAQ-208: 31 Jul 1970 – 1 Oct 1979 VAK-208: 1 Oct 1979-30 Sep 1989 (same sqdn listed in VAK section)	VAK-208 Disestablished	30 September 1989	U. S. Navy Reserve Squadron. Though designated VAQ, the squadron was established to provide tanking and COD services and did not operate as a tactical electronic warfare squadron.
VAQ-308		Griffins	KA-3B	VAQ-308: 2 May 1970 – 1 Oct 1979 VAK-308: 1 Oct 1979-30 Sep 1988 (same sqdn listed in VAK section)	VAK-308 Disestablished	30 September 1988	U. S. Navy Reserve Squadron. Though designated VAQ, the squadron was established to provide tanking and COD services and did not operate as a tactical electronic warfare squadron.
VAQ-309		Axemen	EA-6A EA-6B	VAQ-309: 1 Feb 1979 – 31 Dec 1994	VAQ-309 Disestablished	31 December 1994	U. S. Navy Reserve Squadron

VAW: Carrier Airborne Early Warning squadrons

The VAW designation was first used in July 1948 with the establishment of VAW-1 and VAW-2 to designate "Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron". It was in use for only a month as in August 1948 VAW-1 and VAW-2 were redesignated "Composite Squadron" VC-11 and VC-12. In 1948 the VAW designation was resurrected when VC-11 and VC-12 were redesignated VAW-11 and VAW-12. In 1967, VAW-11 and VAW-12 which were large land based squadrons that provided detachments of Airborne Early Warning aircraft to deploying carrier air wings were redesignated as wings and each of their detachments were established as separate squadrons. Established from VAW-11 were RVAW-110 (a FRS), VAW-111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116 and established from VAW-12 were RVAW-120 (a FRS), VAW-121, 122, 123, 124. For a short time in 1968 the VAW designation designated "Tactical Electronics Warfare squadron" as well as "Airborne Early Warning squadron" when VAW-13 and VAW-33 which had been operating as electronic countermeasures squadrons were retitled as such until they were redesignated with the new VAQ designation later that year (see the VAQ section).

In 2019 the name of the designation was changed to "Airborne Command and Control Squadron" and all VAW squadrons then in existence were renamed from "Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron-____" to "Airborne Command and Control Squadron-____".

Note: The parenthetical (First use), (Second use) and (1st), (2nd) appended to some designations in the table below are not a part of the squadron designation system. They are added to indicate that the designation was used more than once during the history of U.S. Naval Aviation and which use of the designation is indicated. Absence indicates that the designation was used only once.

Designation	Insignia	Nickname	Aircraft	Establishment and Redesignation (if applicable) Dates	Disestablished/ Deactivated as (or current designation)	Disestablished/ Deactivated Date	Notes
VAW-1			TBM-3W	VAW-1: 6 Jul 1948 – 1 Sep 1948 VC-11(2nd): 1 Sep 1948-2 Jul 1956 (same sqdn listed in VC section) VAW-11: 2 Jul 1956-20 Apr 1967	VAW-11 Was redesignated a wing and subordinate dets were established as squadrons	20 April 1967
VAW-2		Bats	TBM-3W	VAW-2: 6 Jul 1948 – 1 Sep 1948 VC-12(2nd): 1 Sep 1948-2 Jul 1956 (same sqdn listed in VC section) VAW-12: 2 Jul 1956-1 Apr 1967	VAW-12 Was redesignated a wing and subordinate dets were established as squadrons	1 April 1967
VAW-11		Early Elevens	AD-5W AD-5Q F2H-4 SNB TF-1Q E-1B E-2A	VAW-1: 6 Jul 1948-1 Sep 1948 VC-11(2nd): 1 Sep 1948-2 Jul 1956 (same sqdn listed in VC section) VAW-11: 2 Jul 1956 – 20 Apr 1967	VAW-11 Was redesignated a wing and subordinate dets were established as squadrons	20 April 1967	Land based squadron, provided detachments of Airborne Early Warning (AEW) AD-5W aircraft and Electronic Countermeasures (ECM) AD-5Q aircraft to deploying Carrier Air Groups until 1961 when its ECM AD-5Qs were transferred to VAW-13. From 1961 onward it provided only AEW detachments.
VAW-12		Bats	AD-5W E-1B E-2A	VAW-2: 6 Jul 1948-1 Sep 1948 VC-12(2nd): 1 Sep 1948-2 Jul 1956 (same sqdn listed in VC section) VAW-12: 2 Jul 1956 – 1 Apr 1967	VAW-12 Was redesignated a wing and subordinate dets were established as squadrons	1 April 1967	Land based squadron, provided detachments of Airborne Early Warning Aircraft to deploying Carrier Air Groups (Carrier Air Wings after 1963)
VAW-13		Zappers	AD-5W AD-5Q/EA-1F TF-1Q/EC-1A EKA-3B	VAW-13: 1 Sep 1959 – 1 Oct 1968 VAQ-130:1 Oct 1968–present	VAQ-130	Not Applicable still exists	Though the squadron carried the VAW designation it provided both AD-5W airborne early warning (AEW) and AD-5Q electronic countermeasures (ECM) detachments to carrier air groups until 1961 when its AEW AD-5Ws were transferred to VAW-11. From 1961 onward it provided only ECM detachments.
VAW-33		Nighthawks	AD-5W/EA-1E AD-5Q/EA-1F TF-1Q/EC-1A	VC-33(2nd): 31 May 1949-2 Jul 1956 (same sqdn listed in VC section) VA(AW)-33: 2 Jul 1956-30 Jan 1959 (same sqdn listed in VA section) VAW-33: 30 Jan 1959 – 1 Feb 1968 VAQ-33: 1 Feb 1968-1 Oct 1993 (same sqdn listed in VAQ section)	VAQ-33 Disestablished	1 October 1993	Though the squadron carried the VAW designation it was an electronics countermeasures (ECM) squadron providing AD-5Q/EA-1F detachments to carrier air groups. From 1961 to 1966 it provided both AD-5Q/EA-1F ECM and AD-5W/EA-1E airborne early warning detachments.
VAW-77		Night Wolves	E-2C	VAW-77: 1 Oct 1995–present (inactive 9 Mar 2013–present)	VAW-77 Deactivated	9 March 2013	U S Navy Reserve Squadron Established specifically to support the USCG and other Federal Agencies in interdicting illegal drug trafficking
VAW-78		Fighting Escargots	E-1B E-2B, E-2C	VAW-78: 1 Jul 1970–present (inactive 31 Mar 2005–present)	VAW-78 Deactivated	31 March 2005	U S Navy Reserve Squadron Established as a squadron of CVSGR-70. Moved to CVWR-20 upon VAW-207's disestablishment
VAW-88		Cotton Pickers	E-1B E-2B, E-2C	VAW-88: 1 Jun 1970 – 31 Dec 1994	VAW-88 Disestablished	31 December 1994	U S Navy Reserve Squadron Established as a squadron of CVSGR-80. Moved to CVWR-30 upon VAW-307's disestablishment
RVAW-110		Firebirds	E-1B E-2A, E-2B, E-2C	RVAW-110: 20 Apr 1967 – 1 May 1983 VAW-110: 1 May 1983 – 1 Sep 1994	VAW-110 Disestablished	1 September 1994	RVAW-110 established from VAW-11 as a Fleet Replacement Squadron upon VAW-11's redesignation as a wing
VAW-110		Firebirds	E-2C	RVAW-110: 20 Apr 1967-May 1983 VAW-110: May 1983-1 Sep 1994	VAW-110 Disestablished	1 September 1994	The "R" was dropped from the RVAW designation to conform with all other Navy FRS designations
VAW-111 (First use)		Hunters (1967) Grey Berets (1974)	E-1B	VAW-111(1st): 20 Apr 1967 – 1 Jun 1977	VAW-111(1st) Disestablished	1 June 1977	Established from a VAW-11 detachment
VAW-111 (Second use)		Grey Berets	E-2B	VAW-111(2nd): 1 Oct 1986 – 30 Apr 1988	VAW-111(2nd) Disestablished	30 April 1988	Adopted "Grey Berets" name from the disestablished VAW-111(1st)
VAW-112		Golden Hawks	E-2A, E-2B, E-2C	VAW-112: 20 Apr 1967–present (inactive 31 May 2017 – present)	VAW-112 Deactivated	31 May 2017	Established from a VAW-11 detachment
VAW-114		Hormel Hawgs	E-2A, E-2C	VAW-114: 20 Apr 1967 – 16 Feb 1995	VAW-114 Disestablished	16 February 1995	Established from a VAW-11 detachment
VAW-122		Hummer Gators, Steeljaws	E-2A, E-2B, E-2C	VAW-122: 1 Apr 1976 – 31 Mar 1996	VAW-122 Disestablished	31 March 1996	Established from a VAW-12 detachment
VAW-127		Seabats	E-2C	VAW-127: 2 Sep 1983 – 30 Sep 1991	VAW-127 Disestablished	30 September 1991
VAW-207			E-1B	VAW-207: 1 Jul 1970 – 1 Sep 1974	VAW-207 Disestablished	1 September 1974	U S Navy Reserve Squadron Established as a squadron of CVWR-20
VAW-307			E-1B	VAW-307: Jul 1970-Sep 1974	VAW-307 Disestablished	September 1974	U S Navy Reserve Squadron Established as a squadron of CVWR-30

VFA: Fighter Attack and Strike Fighter squadrons

The VFA designation was created in 1980 when the VA squadrons flying the LTV A-7E Corsair II attack aircraft began transitioning to the new McDonnell Douglas F/A-18A Hornet fighter attack aircraft. The designation combined the "F" fighter and "A" attack designations from the VF and VA designations to create the new "Fighter Attack (VFA) Squadron" designation. In 1983 the VFA designation was renamed from "Fighter Attack Squadron" to "Strike Fighter Squadron" and all then existing VFA squadrons were renamed from "Fighter Attack Squadron-____" to "Strike Fighter Squadron-_____".

Designation	Insignia	Nickname	Aircraft	Establishment and Redesignation (if applicable) Dates	Disestablished / Deactivated	Notes
VFA-15		Valions	F/A-18A F/A-18C	established as VA-67 1 Aug 1968 redesignated VA-15 2 Jun 1969 redesignated VFA-15 1 Oct 1986	Deactivated 31 May 2017
VFA-82		Marauders	F/A-18C	established as VA-82: 1 May 1967 redesignated VFA-82: 13 Jul 1987	Deactivated 30 September 2005
VFA-101		Grim Reapers	F-35C	established VF-101: 1 May 1952 inactive 30 Sep 2005 redesignated VFA-101: 1 May 2012	Deactivated 1 July 2019	Second "Grim Reaper" squadron Fleet Replacement Squadron based at Eglin Air Force Base with the USAF 33rd Fighter Wing which is the USAF F-35A training wing. VF-101 was first deactivated on 30 Sep 2005 as an F-14 FRS and reactivated and redesignated VFA-101 as a F-35C FRS on 1 May 2012. Was deactivated a second time (as an F-35C FRS) on 1 July 2019
VFA-127		Cyclones	T-38B QT-38A F-5E/F F/A-18A	VA-127: 15 Jun 1962 redesignated VFA-127: 1 Mar 1987	Disestablished 23 March 1996	Adversary squadron to support air combat maneuver training
VFA-132		Privateers	F/A-18A	established 3 Jan 1984	Disestablished 1 June 1992
VFA-161		Chargers	F/A-18A	established as VF-161: 1 Sep 1960., redesignated VFA-161 1 Jun 1986	Disestablished 1 April 1988
VFA-201		Hunters	F/A-18A	VF-201: 25 Jul 1970 redesignated VFA-201 1 Jan 1999	Deactivated 30 June 2007	U S Navy Reserve Squadron
VFA-203		Blue Dolphins	F/A-18A	established as VA-203 1 Jul 1970 redesignated VFA-203 1 Oct 1989	Deactivated 30 June 2004	U S Navy Reserve Squadron
VFA-303		Golden Hawks	F/A-18A	established as VA-303 1 Jul 1970 redesignated VFA-303: 1 Jan 1984	Disestablished 31 December 1994	U S Navy Reserve Squadron
VFA-305		Lobos	F/A-18A	VA-305 established 1 Jul 1970 redesignated VFA-305: 1 Jan 1987	Disestablished 31 December 1994	U S Navy Reserve Squadron

VP: Patrol squadrons and VP Designations no longer in use. Also VA(HM), VPB, VB

Squadron Designation	Insignia	Nickname	Aircraft	Disestablished	Notes
VP-1			Curtiss N-9	July 1922
VP-1 (1924-6)			Felixstowe F5L	3 May 1926
VP-1 (1937-9)					redesignated VP-21 on 1 July 1939
VP-1 (1940)					redesignated VP-101 on 3 December 1940
VP-1 (1943-4)					redesignated VPB-1 on 1 October 1944
VP-1B					redesignated VP-1F on 15 April 1933
VP-1D14					redesignated VP-1B on 1 July 1931
VP-1F					redesignated VP-1 on 1 October 1937
VP-2					redesignated VP-31 on 1 July 1939
VP-2 (1948-69)			Lockheed SP-2H Neptune	30 September 1969
VP-2D15					redesignated VP-2S on 1 July 1931
VP-2F					redesignated VP-2 on 1 October 1937
VP-2S					redesignated VP-2F on 17 July 1933
VP-3					redesignated VP-32 on 1 July 1939
VP-3 (1948-55)			Lockheed P2V-5	1 November 1955
VP-3F					redesignated VP-3 on 1 October 1937
VP-3S					redesignated VP-3F on 17 July 1933
VP-4-1		Tophatters		Not Applicable. Still exists as VFA-14	Established in Sep 1919 as Air Detachment Pacific Fleet, redesignated VT-5 1920, redesignated VP-4-1 1921, redesignated VF-4 1921, redesignated VF-1 1922, redesignated VF-1B 1927 redesignated VB-2B 1934, redesignated VB-3 1937, redesignated VB-4 1939, redesignated VS-41 1941, redesignated VB-41 1943, redesignated VB-4 1943, redesignated VA-1A 1946 , redesignated VA-14 1948 redesignated VF-14 on 1949 redesignated VFA-14 on 1 Dec 2001. This is the oldest continuously operating squadron in the U.S. Navy.
VP-4					redesignated VP-22 on 1 July 1939
VP-4B					redesignated VP-4F on 17 July 1933
VP-4D14					redesignated VP-4B on 21 January 1931
VP-4F					redesignated VP-4 on 1 October 1937
VP-6 (1924-6)			F5L	3 May 1926
VP-6 (1937-9)					redesignated VP-23 on 1 July 1939
VP-6 (1948-93)		Blue Sharks	Lockheed P-3 Orion	31 May 1993	NAS Barbers Point
VP-6B					redesignated VP-6F on 17 July 1933
VP-6F					redesignated VP-6 on 1 October 1937
VP-7					redesignated VP-11 on 1 July 1939
VP-7 (1948-69)		Dragon Patrol Black Falcons	SP-2H	8 October 1969
VP-7B					redesignated VP-7F on 1 July 1931
VP-7F					redesignated VP-7 on 1 October 1937
VP-8					redesignated VP-24 on 1 July 1939
VP-8F					redesignated VP-8 on 1 October 1937
VP-8S					redesignated VP-8F on 3 April 1933
VP-9					redesignated VP-12 on 1 July 1939
VP-9B					redesignated VP-9F on 26 October 1931
VP-9F					redesignated VP-9 on 1 October 1937
VP-9S					redesignated VP-9B on 1 October 1930
VP-10					redesignated VP-2D15 on 21 September 1927
VP-10 (1937-9)					redesignated VP-25 on 1 July 1939
VP-10F					redesignated VP-10 on 1 October 1937
VP-10S					redesignated VP-10F on 17 July 1933
VP-11					redesignated VP-54 on 1 October 1937
VP-11 (1939-41)					redesignated VP-21 on 1 February 1941
VP-11 (1941-4)					redesignated VPB-11 on 1 October 1944
VP-11 (1952-97)		Proud Pegasus	P-3	15 January 1997
VP-11F					redesignated VP-11 on 1 October 1937
VP-12 (1937-9)					redesignated VP-51 on 1 July 1939
VP-12 (1939-41)					redesignated VP-24 on 1 August 1941
VP-12 (1941-4)					redesignated VPB-120 on 1 October 1944
VP-12F					redesignated VP-12 on 1 October 1937
VP-13					redesignated VP-26 on 11 December 1939
VP-13 (1940-4)					redesignated VPB-13 on 1 October 1944
VP-14					redesignated VP-1D14 on 21 September 1927
VP-14 (1937-9)					redesignated VP-52 on 1 July 1939
VP-14 (1940-1)					redesignated VP-26 on 15 April 1941
VP-14 (1941-4)					redesignated VPB-14 on 1 October 1944
VP-14F					redesignated VP-14 on 4 September 1937
VP-15					redesignated VP-53 on 1 July 1939
VP-15 (1943-4)					redesignated VPB-15 on 1 October 1944
VP-15F					redesignated VP-15 on 1 October 1937
VP-16					redesignated VP-41 on 1 July 1939
VP-16 (1943-4)					redesignated VPB-16 on 1 October 1944
VP-16F					redesignated VP-16 on 1 October 1937
VP-17 (1944)					redesignated VPB-17 on 1 October 1944
VP-17 (1953-6)					redesignated VA(HM)-10 on 1 July 1956
VP-17 (1959-95)		White Lightnings	P-3	31 March 1995	NAS Barbers Point
VP-18 (1937-9)					redesignated VP-13 on 1 July 1939
VP-18 (1944)					redesignated VPB-18 on 1 October 1944
VP-18 (1953-68)		Flying Phantoms	P-2	10 October 1968
VP-19					redesignated VP-43 on 1 July 1939
VP-19 (1944)					redesignated VPB-19 on 1 October 1944
VP-19 (1946)					redesignated VP-MS-9 on 15 November 1946
VP-19 (1953-91)		Big Red	P-3	31 August 1991	NAS Moffett Field
VP-20					redesignated VP-44 on 1 July 1940
VP-20 (1944)					redesignated VPB-20 on 1 October 1944
VP-20 (1948-9)			PB4Y-2	31 March 1949
VP-21					redesignated VP-45 on 1 July 1939
VP-21 (1939-40)					redesignated VP-1 on 30 July 1940
VP-21 (1941-2)			PBY-5	18 April 1942	merged with VP-101 and VP-22
VP-21 (1944)					redesignated VPB-21 on 1 October 1944
VP-21 (1946)					redesignated VP-MS-11 on 15 November 1946
VP-21 (1948-69)		Black Jacks	P-2	21 November 1969	NAS Brunswick
VP-22			PBY-5	18 April 1942	merged with VP-101 on 18 April 1942
VP-22 (1944)					redesignated VPB-22 on 1 October 1944
VP-22 (1946)					redesignated VP-MS-2 on 15 November 1946
VP-22 (1948-94)		Blue Geese	P-3	31 March 1994	NAS Barbers Point
VP-23					redesignated VP-11 on 1 August 1941
VP-23 (1941-4)					redesignated VPB-23 on 1 October 1944
VP-23 (1946-95)		Sea Hawks	P-3	28 February 1995	NAS Brunswick
VP-24					redesignated VP-12 on 1 August 1941
VP-24 (1941-4)					redesignated VPB-24 on 1 October 1944
VP-24 (1948-56)					redesignated as VA-HM-13 on 1 July 1956
VP-24 (1959-95)		Batmen	P-3	30 April 1995	NAS Jacksonville
VP-25					redesignated VP-23 on 1 August 1941
VP-25 (1944)					redesignated VPB-25 on 1 October 1944
VP-25 (1946)			PBM-3D2	28 June 1946
VP-25 (1948-50)		Bulldogs	PB4Y-2B	1 January 1950
VP-26					redesignated VP-102 on 16 December 1940
VP-26 (1941)					redesignated VP-14 on 1 July 1941
VP-26 (1944)					redesignated VPB-26 on 1 October 1944
VP-26 (1946)			PBM-5	14 December 1946
VP-27			PB4Y-2	11 January 1950
VP-28					redesignated VPB-28 on 1 October 1944
VP-28 (1946)					redesignated VP-MS-3 on 15 November 1946
VP-28 (1948-69)		Hawaiian Warriors	P-3A	1 October 1969
VP-29			PB4Y-2	18 January 1950
VP-29 (1952-55)			P2V-7	1 November 1955
VP-31					redesignated VB-105 on 15 May 1943
VP-31 (1960-93)		Black Lightnings/Genies	P-3	1 November 1993	NAS Moffett Field West Coast FRS
VP-32					redesignated VP-52 on 1 July 1941
VP-32 (1948-9)			PBY-6A	6 June 1949
VP-33					redesignated VPB-33 on 1 October 1944
VP-33 (1948-9)			PBM-5A	15 December 1949
VP-34					redesignated VPB-34 on 1 October 1944
VP-34 (1948-56)			PBM-5S	30 June 1956
VP-40			PBM-5E	25 January 1950
VP-41					redesignated VB-136 on 1 March 1943
VP-41 (1948-9)			PBM-3D	23 April 1949
VP-42			SP-2H	26 September 1969
VP-43					redesignated VP-81 on 1 July 1941
VP-43 (1941-4)					redesignated VPB-43 on 1 October 1944
VP-43 (1948-9)			PBM-3D	31 March 1949
VP-44 (1940-1)					redesignated VP-61 on 6 January 1941
VP-44 (1941-4)					redesignated VPB-44 on 1 October 1944
VP-44 (1948-50)			PBM	20 January 1950	NAS Norfolk
VP-44 (1951-91)		Golden Pelicans	P-3	28 June 1991	NAS Brunswick
VP-45					redesignated VP-14 on 1 December 1939
VP-45 (1943-4)					redesignated VPB-45 on 1 October 1944
VP-48			PBM-5	31 December 1949
VP-48 (1946-91)		Boomers	P-3	23 May 1991	NAS Moffett Field
VP-49		Woodpeckers	P-3	1 March 1994	NAS Jacksonville
VP-50		Blue Dragons	P-3	30 June 1992	NAS Moffett Field
VP-51					redesignated VP-71 on 1 July 1941
VP-51 (1941-3)					redesignated VB-101 on 1 March 1943
VP-51 (1948-50)			PB4Y-2	1 February 1950
VP-52					redesignated VP-72 on 1 July 1941
VP-52 (1941-4)					redesignated VPB-52 on 1 October 1944
VP-53					redesignated VP-73 on 1 July 1941
VP-53 (1942-4)					redesignated VPB-53 on 1 October 1944
VP-53 (1946)					redesignated VP-AM-1 on 15 November 1946
VP-54					redesignated VP-51 on 1 July 1941
VP-54 (1942-4)					redesignated VPB-54 on 1 October 1944
VP-55					redesignated VP-74 on 1 July 1941
VP-56					redesignated OTS on 1 July 1941
VP-56 (1953-91)		Dragons	P-3	28 June 1991	NAS Jacksonville
VP-60		Cobras	P-3	1 September 1994	USNR NAS Glenview
VP-61					redesignated VP-82 on 1 July 1941
VP-61 (1942-4)					redesignated VPB-61 on 1 October 1944
VP-61 (1948-50)			SNB-2P	17 January 1950
VP-61 (1951-2)					redesignated VJ-61 on 5 March 1952
VP-62			PBY-5A	1 July 1943
VP-62 (1943-4)					redesignated VPB-62 on 1 October 1944
VP-62 (1946)					redesignated VP-AM-2 on 15 November 1946
VP-62 (1948-50)			PB4Y-1P	30 January 1950
VP-63					redesignated VPB-63 on 1 October 1944
VP-67		Golden Hawks	P-3	30 September 1994	USNR NAS Memphis
VP-68		Blackhawks	P-3	16 January 1997	USNR NAF Washington/Andrews AFB
VP-71					redesignated VPB-71 on 1 October 1944
VP-71 (1946)					redesignated VP-AM-3 on 15 November 1946
VP-72					redesignated VPB-122 on 1 October 1944
VP-73					redesignated VPB-73 on 1 October 1944
VP-73 (1946)					redesignated VP-AM-4 on 15 November 1946
VP-74					redesignated VPB-74 on 1 October 1944
VP-74 (1946)					redesignated VP-MS-10 on 15 November 1946
VP-81					redesignated VPB-121 on 1 October 1944
VP-82					redesignated VB-125 on 1 March 1943
VP-83					redesignated VB-107 on 15 May 1943
VP-84					redesignated VPB-84 on 1 October 1944
VP-90		Lions	P-3	30 September 1994	USNR NAS Glenview
VP-91					redesignated VPB-91 on 1 October 1944
VP-92					redesignated VPB-92 on 1 October 1944
VP-93		Executioners	P-3	30 September 1994	USNR NAF Detroit/Selfridge ANGB
VP-94					redesignated VPB-94 on 1 October 1944
VP-100					redesignated VPB-100 on 1 October 1944
VP-101					redesignated VPB-29 on 1 October 1944
VP-102		Unknown	PBY	18 April 1942
VP-102 (1943-4)					redesignated VPB-4 on 1 October 1944
VP-102 (1946)					redesignated VP-HL-2 on 15 November 1946
VP-104					redesignated as VP-HL-4 on 15 November 1946,
VP-106		Wolverators	PB4Y-2	5 October 1946
VP-107					redesignated VP-HL-7 on 15 November 1946
VP-108					redesignated VP-HL-8 on 15 November 1946
VP-111					redesignated VP-HL-11 on 15 November 1946
VP-115					redesignated VP-HL-13 on 15 November 1946
VP-116					redesignated VP-HL-1 on 15 November 1946
VP-119					redesignated VP-HL-9 on 15 November 1946
VP-120					redesignated VP-HL-10 on 15 November 1946
VP-122					redesignated VP-HL-12 on 15 November 1946
VP-123			PB4Y-2	1 October 1946
VP-124					redesignated VP-HL-3 on 15 November 1946
VP-130					redesignated VP-ML-2 on 15 November 1946
VP-131			PV-2	11 June 1946
VP-133			PV-2	17 June 1946
VP-136					redesignated VP-ML-3 on 15 November 1946
VP-142			PV-2	14 June 1946
VP-143					redesignated VP-HL-5 on 15 November 1946
VP-146					redesignated VP-ML-6 on 15 November 1946
VP-148			PV-2	15 June 1946
VP-152			PV-2	14 June 1946
VP-153			PV-2	14 June 1946
VP-202					redesignated VPB-202 on 1 October 1944
VP-203					redesignated VPB-203 on 1 October 1944
VP-204 (1942-4)					redesignated VPB-204 on 1 October 1944
VP-204 (1946)					redesignated VP-MS-4 on 15 November 1946
VP-206					redesignated VPB-206 on 1 October 1944
VP-207					redesignated VPB-207 on 1 October 1944
VP-208					redesignated VPB-208 on 1 October 1944
VP-208 (1946)					redesignated VP-MS-8 on 15 November 1946
VP-209					redesignated VPB-209 on 1 October 1944
VP-210					redesignated VPB-210 on 1 October 1944
VP-211					redesignated VPB-211 on 1 October 1944
VP-212					redesignated VPB-212 on 1 October 1944
VP-213					redesignated VPB-213 on 1 October 1944
VP-214					redesignated VPB-214 on 1 October 1944
VP-215					redesignated VPB-215 on 1 October 1944
VP-216					redesignated VPB-216 on 1 October 1944
VP-661					redesignated VP-56 on 4 February 1953
VP-731					redesignated VP-48 on 4 February 1953
VP-772					redesignated VP-17 on 4 February 1953
VP-812					redesignated VP-29 on 27 August 1952
VP-861					redesignated VP-18 on 4 February 1953
VP-871					redesignated VP-19 on 4 February 1953
VP-892					redesignated VP-50 on 4 February 1953
VP-900					redesignated VP-ML-71 on 15 November 1946
VP-905					redesignated VP-ML-55 on 15 November 1946
VP-907					redesignated VP-ML-57 on 15 November 1946
VP-911					redesignated VP-ML-61 on 15 November 1946
VP-914					redesignated VP-ML-64 on 15 November 1946
VP-916					redesignated VP-ML-66 on 15 November 1946
VP-917					redesignated VP-ML-67 on 15 November 1946
VPB-1			PB2Y-3	6 March 1945
VPB-4			PB2Y-3R	1 November 1945
VPB-11			PBY-5	20 June 1945
VPB-13			PB2Y-5	1 December 1945
VPB-14					redesignated VPB-197 on 2 December 1944
VPB-15			PB2Y-5	23 November 1945
VPB-16			PBM-3D	30 June 1945
VPB-17			PBM-3D	30 January 1946
VPB-18		Unknown	PBM	23 November 1945
VPB-19					redesignated VP-19 on 15 May 1946
VPB-20			PBM-5	4 February 1946
VPB-21					redesignated VP-21 on 15 May 1946
VPB-22					redesignated VP-22 on 15 May 1946
VPB-23			PBY-5A	25 January 1946
VPB-24			PBY-5A	30 June 1945
VPB-25					redesignated VP-25 on 15 May 1946
VPB-26					redesignated VP-26 on 15 May 1946
VPB-28					redesignated VP-28 on 25 June 1946
VPB-29			PBY-5	20 June 1945
VPB-33			PBY-5A	7 April 1945
VPB-34			PBY-5	7 April 1945
VPB-43			PBY-5A	15 September 1945
VPB-44			PBY-5A	20 June 1945
VPB-45			PBY-5A	5 June 1945
VPB-52			PBY-5	7 April 1945
VPB-53					redesignated VP-53 on 15 May 1946
VPB-54			PBY-5A	7 April 1945
VPB-61			PBY-5A	15 September 1945
VPB-62					redesignated VP-62 on 15 May 1946
VPB-63		Madcats	PBY-5	2 July 1945
VPB-71					redesignated VP-71 on 15 May 1946
VPB-73					redesignated VP-73 on 15 May 1946
VPB-74					redesignated VP-74 on 15 May 1946
VPB-84			PBY-5	28 June 1945
VPB-91			PBM-3S	2 April 1946
VPB-92			PBY-5A	28 May 1945
VPB-94			PBY-5A	22 December 1944
VPB-98			PBM-5D	1 April 1946
VPB-99			PBM-5D	15 January 1946
VPB-100			PV-2	15 December 1945
VPB-101					redesignated VX-4 on 15 May 1946
VPB-102					redesignated VP-102 on 15 May 1946
VPB-103			PB4Y-2	31 August 1945
VPB-104					redesignated as VP-104 on 15 May 1946
VPB-105			PB4Y-1	27 June 1945
VPB-106					redesignated VP-106 on 15 May 1946
VPB-107					redesignated VP-107 on 15 May 1946
VPB-108					redesignated VP-108 on 15 May 1946
VPB-109			PB4Y-2	12 October 1945
VPB-110			PB4Y-1	1 September 1945
VPB-111					redesignated VP-111 on 15 May 1946
VPB-112			PB4Y-2	1 September 1945
VPB-113			PB4Y-1	28 May 1945
VPB-115					redesignated VP-115 on 15 May 1946
VPB-116					redesignated VP-116 on 15 May 1946
VPB-117			PB4Y-2	15 November 1945
VPB-118			PB4Y-2	11 December 1945
VPB-119					redesignated VP-119 on 15 May 1946
VPB-120					redesignated VP-120 on 15 May 1946
VPB-121			PB4Y-2	1 June 1946
VPB-122					redesignated VP-122 on 15 May 1946
VPB-123					redesignated VP-123 on 15 May 1946
VPB-124					redesignated VP-124 on 15 May 1946
VPB-125			PV-1	8 June 1945
VPB-126			PV-1	27 June 1945
VPB-127			PV-1	10 July 1945
VPB-129			PV-1	4 June 1945
VPB-130					redesignated VP-130 on 15 May 1946
VPB-131					redesignated VP-131 on 15 May 1946
VPB-132			PV-1	30 May 1945
VPB-133					redesignated VP-133 on 15 May 1946
VPB-134			PV-1	25 April 1945
VPB-136					redesignated VP-136 on 15 May 1946
VPB-137			PV-1	20 July 1945
VPB-138					redesignated VPB-124 on 15 December 1944
VPB-139		Vee-Bees	PV-2	13 September 1945
VPB-140					redesignated VPB-123 on 20 November 1944
VPB-141			PV-2	16 June 1945
VPB-142					redesignated VP-142 on 15 May 1946
VPB-143					redesignated VP-143 on 15 May 1946
VPB-145			PV-1	18 June 1945
VPB-146					redesignated as VP-146 on 15 May 1946
VPB-147			PV-2	2 July 1945
VPB-148					redesignated VP-148 on 15 May 1946
VPB-149			PV-1	6 September 1945
VPB-150		Devilfish P-Viators	PV-2	20 July 1945
VPB-151			PV-1	30 June 1945
VPB-152					redesignated VP-152 on 15 May 1946
VPB-153					redesignated VP-153 on 15 May 1946
VPB-197			PB4Y-1	1 April 1946
VPB-198			PV-2	1 April 1946
VPB-199			PV-2	2 November 1945
VPB-200				24 October 1945
VPB-202		Leeman's Demons	PBM-3D	20 June 1945
VPB-203			PBM-3S	30 June 1945
VPB-204					redesignated VP-204 on 15 May 1946
VPB-206			PBM-3S	4 June 1945
VPB-207			PBM-3S	26 June 1945
VPB-208					redesignated VP-208 on 15 May 1946
VPB-209			PBM-3S	20 June 1945
VPB-210			PBM-3S	10 July 1945
VPB-211			PBM-3S	14 June 1945
VPB-212			PBM-5E	15 May 1946
VPB-213			PBM-3S	10 July 1945
VPB-214			PBM-3S	21 June 1945
VPB-215			PBM-3S	28 May 1945
VPB-216			PBM-3D	7 April 1945
VA(HM)-10					redesignated VP-17 on 1 July 1959
VA-HM-13					redesignated VP-24 on 1 July 1959
VP-AM-1			PBY-6A	5 May 1948
VP-AM-2					redesignated VP-32 on 1 September 1948
VP-AM-3					redesignated VP-33 on 1 September 1948
VP-AM-4					redesignated VP-34 on 1 September 1948
VP-AM-5			PBY-5A	31 December 1947
VP-HL-1			PB4Y-2	22 May 1947
VP-HL-2					redesignated VP-22 on 1 September 1948
VP-HL-3			PB4Y-2	22 May 1947
VP-HL-4					redesignated VP-24 on 1 September 1948
VP-HL-5			PB4Y-2	27 May 1947
VP-HL-7					redesignated VP-27 on 1 September 1948
VP-HL-8					redesignated VP-28 on 1 September 1948
VP-HL-9					redesignated VP-ML-7 on 25 June 1947
VP-HL-10					redesignated VP-20 on 1 September 1948
VP-HL-11					redesignated VP-21 on 1 September 1948
VP-HL-12					redesignated VP-29 on 1 September 1948
VP-HL-13					redesignated VP-25 on 1 September 1948
VP-MAU		Rolling Thunder	P-3	17 August 1991	USNR NAS Moffett Field
VP-ML-2					redesignated VP-2 on 1 September 1948
VP-ML-3					redesignated VP-3 on 1 September 1948
VP-ML-6					redesignated VP-6 on 1 September 1948
VP-ML-7					redesignated VP-7 on 1 September 1948
VP-ML-55					redesignated VP-731 in February 1950
VP-ML-57					redesignated VP-871 in February 1950
VP-ML-61					redesignated VP-812 in February 1950
VP-ML-64					redesignated VP-861 in February 1950
VP-ML-66					redesignated VP-772 in February 1950
VP-ML-67					redesignated VP-892 in February 1950
VP-ML-71					redesignated VP-661 in February 1950
VP-MS-2					redesignated VP-42 on 1 September 1948
VP-MS-3					redesignated VP-43 on 1 September 1948
VP-MS-4					redesignated VP-44 on 1 September 1948
VP-MS-8					redesignated VP-48 on 1 September 1948
VP-MS-9					redesignated VP-49 on 1 September 1948
VP-MS-10					redesignated VP-40 on 1 September 1948
VP-MS-11					redesignated VP-41 on 1 September 1948
VPW-1					redesignated VP-51 on 1 September 1948
VB-101					redesignated VPB-101 on 1 October 1944
VB-102					redesignated VPB-102 on 1 October 1944
VB-103					redesignated VPB-103 on 1 October 1944
VB-104					redesignated VPB-104 on 1 October 1944
VB-105					redesignated VPB-105 on 1 October 1944
VB-106					redesignated VPB-106 on 1 October 1944
VB-107					redesignated VPB-107 on 1 October 1944
VB-108					redesignated VPB-108 on 1 October 1944
VB-109					redesignated VPB-109 on 1 October 1944
VB-110					redesignated VPB-110 on 1 October 1944
VB-111					redesignated VPB-111 on 1 October 1944
VB-112					redesignated VPB-112 on 1 October 1944
VB-113					redesignated VPB-113 on 1 October 1944
VB-115					redesignated VPB-115 on 1 October 1944
VB-116					redesignated VPB-116 on 1 October 1944
VB-117					redesignated VPB-117 on 1 October 1944
VB-118					redesignated VPB-118 on 1 October 1944
VB-119					redesignated VPB-119 on 1 October 1944
VB-125					redesignated VPB-125 on 1 October 1944
VB-126					redesignated VPB-126 on 1 October 1944
VB-127					redesignated VPB-127 on 1 October 1944
VB-129					redesignated VPB-129 on 1 October 1944
VB-130					redesignated VPB-130 on 1 October 1944
VB-131					redesignated VPB-131 on 1 October 1944
VB-132					redesignated VPB-132 on 1 October 1944
VB-133					redesignated VPB-133 on 1 October 1944
VB-134					redesignated VPB-134 on 1 October 1944
VB-136					redesignated VPB-136 on 1 October 1944
VB-137					redesignated VPB-137 on 1 October 1944
VB-138					redesignated VPB-138 on 1 October 1944
VB-139					redesignated VPB-139 on 1 October 1944
VB-140					redesignated VPB-140 on 1 October 1944
VB-141					redesignated VPB-141 on 1 October 1944
VB-142					redesignated VPB-142 on 1 October 1944
VB-143					redesignated VPB-143 on 1 October 1944
VB-145					redesignated VPB-145 on 1 October 1944
VB-146					redesignated VPB-146 on 1 October 1944
VB-147					redesignated VPB-147 on 1 October 1944
VB-148					redesignated VPB-148 on 1 October 1944
VB-149					redesignated VPB-149 on 1 October 1944
VB-150					redesignated VPB-150 on 1 October 1944
VB-151					redesignated VPB-151 on 1 October 1944
VB-152					redesignated VPB-152 on 1 October 1944
VB-153					redesignated VPB-153 on 1 October 1944
VB-198					redesignated VPB-198 on 1 October 1944
VB-200					redesignated VPB-200 on 1 October 1944

VP and VPU: Patrol squadrons

Squadron Designation	Insignia	Nickname	Aircraft	Deactivated	Notes
VP-64		Condors	Lockheed P-3 Orion	N/A, still exists as VR-64	USNR Established 1 November 1970, redesignated VR-64 on 18 September 2004. NAS Willow Grove
VP-65		Tridents		31 March 2006	USNR Established 16 November 1970. NAS Point Mugu
VP-66		Liberty Bells		31 March 2006	USNR Established 1 November 1970. NAS Willow Grove
VP-91 (1970-99)		Black Cats		31 March 1999	USNR Established 1 November 1970. NAS Moffett Field
VP-92 (1970-2007)		Minutemen		30 November 2007	USNR Established 1 November 1970. NAS Brunswick
VP-94 (1970-2006)		Crawfishers		31 March 2006	USNR Established 1 November 1970. NAS New Orleans
VPU-1		Old Buzzards		27 April 2012	Established 1 July 1982 as "Patrol Squadron Special Project Unit ONE (VPU-1)", redesignated "Special Projects Patrol Squadron ONE (VPU-1)" 1 April 1998.

VQ: Fleet Air Reconnaissance squadrons

In 1961 the VQ designation which from 1955 had designated "Electronic Countermeasures Squadron" through 1960 was changed to "Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron" as the squadrons rather than simply jamming communications and electronic signals had by then been equipped to collect them for intelligence purposes.

Designation	Insignia	Nickname	Aircraft	Establishment	Deactivated	Notes
VQ-2		Rangers	Martin P4M-1Q Lockheed P2V A3D-1Q A3D-2Q/EA-3B Lockheed WV-2Q/EC-121M EP-3E	Established 1 September 1955	Deactivated 22 May 2012	Operated land based Comint/Elint gathering aircraft and provided detachments of EA-3Bs to carrier air wings
VQ-5		Sea Shadows	ES-3A	Established 15 April 1991	Deactivated 30 July 1999	Provided Comint/Elint dets to Carrier Air Wings after VQ-1 and VQ-2 ceased operating the carrier based EA-3B
VQ-6		Black Ravens	ES-3A	Established 5 August 1991	Deactivated 30 September 1999	Provided Comint/Elint dets to Carrier Air Wings after VQ-1 and VQ-2 ceased operating the carrier based EA-3B
VQ-11		Bandits	EP-3J	Established 1 July 1997	Deactivated 31 March 2000	U S Navy Reserve Squadron. Simulated hostile radar and communications jamming for fleet training

VR and VRC: Fleet Logistics Support Squadrons

The VR designation was first used in 1948 to designate Transport or Air Transport or Fleet Logistics Air squadrons. In 1958 the name of the designation was changed to Fleet Tactical Support squadron and in 1976 it was again changed to Fleet Logistics Support squadrons as it remains today.

Squadron Designation	Insignia	Nickname	Aircraft	Deactivated	Notes
VR-46		Eagles	McDonnell Douglas C-9	Summer 2012	USNR NAS JRB Fort Worth
VR-48		Capital Skyliners	C-20G		USNR Joint Base Andrews
VR-52		Taskmasters	McDonnell Douglas C-9	Summer 2012	USNR Joint Base McGuire, Dix, Lakehurst

In 1960 the VRC designation was created to designate squadrons which operated logistics aircraft capable of landing on and taking off from aircraft carriers - Carrier Onboard Delivery. The designation name was the same as the VR designation of the time or Fleet Tactical Support squadron. In 1976 the designation was changed to Fleet Logistics Support squadron along with the change in name of the VR designation.

Squadron Designation	Insignia	Nickname	Aircraft	Disestablished	Notes
VRC-50		Foo-Dogs	Lockheed US-3 Viking Grumman C-2 Greyhound Lockheed C-130 Hercules	7 October 1994

VT: Training squadrons

The VT designation was variously used from 1920 to designate squadrons armed with torpedos until 1946 when all remaining VT squadrons were redesignated Attack (VA) squadrons. On 1 May 1960 the VT designation was resurrected and existing flying training units were designated "Training Squadrons (VT)". From 1947 to 1960 training units were not designated as squadrons, they were "units" or "groups" called Basic Training Groups (BTG), Advanced Training Units (ATU), Jet Transition Training Units (JTTU) or Multi Engine Training Groups (METG).

Designation	Insignia	Nickname	Aircraft	Establishment and Redesignation (if applicable) Dates	Disestablished/deactivated	Notes
Transition Training Squadron Atlantic
VT-1		Eaglets	Beechcraft T-34 Mentor	BTG-1: redesignated VT-1 on 1 May 1960 VT-1: 1 May 1960 – 1 Oct 1976	VT-1 disestablished October 1976	Training Air Wing SEVEN, NAS Saufley Field. Primary training squadron
VT-5		Tigers	North American T-28 Trojan Beechcraft T-34 Mentor 1974	BTG-5: redesignated VT-5 on 1 May 1960 VT-5: 1 May 1960 – 1 Oct 1976	VT-5 Disestablished 1 October 1976	Training Air Wing SEVEN, NAS Saufley Field. Carrier Qualification training squadron until 1974, then a primary training squadron
VT-9 (first training squadron use)		Tigers	T2J-1/T-2A 1961 North American T-2 Buckeye 1969	VT-9(1st): 15 Dec 1961-Jul 1987	VT-9 Disestablished July 1987	Training Air Wing ONE, NAS Meridian. Jet training squadron
VT-19		Fighting Frogs	T-2C	VT-19: 2 Aug 1971 – 1 Oct 1998 VT-9(2nd): 1 Oct 1998–present.	still in existence	Training Air Wing ONE, NAS Meridian. Jet training squadron
VT-23		Professionals	F11F-1/F-11A 1958 TF-9J 1965 TA-4J 1970 T-2C 1972 T-45C 1997	ATU-222: 11 Nov 1958-1 May 1960 VT-23: 1 May 1960 – present (Inactive 30 Sep 1999–present)	VT-23 Deactivated 30 September 1999	Training Air Wing TWO, NAS Kingsville. Reassigned to Training Air Wing ONE, NAS Meridian in 1994. Jet training squadron
VT-24		Bobcats	F9F-8T/TF-9J 1954 TA-4J 1972	ATU-203: 1 Jul 1954-1 May 1960 VT-24: 1 May 1960 – 18 Sep 1992	VT-24 Disestablished 18 September 1992	Training Air Wing THREE, NAS Chase Field. Jet training squadron
VT-25		Cougars	F9F-8T/TF-9J Cougar 1954 TA-4J 1972	ATU-204: 1 Jul 1954-1955 ATU-213: 1955-1 May 1960 VT-25: 1 May 1960.	VT-25 Disestablished 18 September 1992	Training Air Wing THREE, NAS Chase Field. Jet training squadron
VT-26		Tigers	F11F-1/F-11A 1960 TF-9J 1967 T-2C 1971	ATU-223: 1 Mar 1960-1 May 1960 VT-26: 1 May 1960	VT-26 Disestablished 22 May 1992	Training Air Wing THREE, NAS Chase Field. Jet training squadron
VT-29			R4D-8T/TC-117D T-29	ATU-501: redesignated VT-29 on 1 May 1960 1 May 1960	VT-29 Disestablished 31 December 1976	NAS Corpus Christi. Land Based multi-engine aircraft navigator training squadron
VT-30			AD/A-1H T-28	ATU-301: redesignated VT-30 on 1 May 1960 1 May 1960	VT-30 Disestablished Mid 1960s	NAS Corpus Christi.

VX: Experimental and Development squadrons

The VX designation first appeared in 1927 to designate "Experimental Squadron" and was used until 1943. It was used again beginning in 1946 when four "Experimental and Development" squadrons were established to develop and evaluate new equipment and methods. From 1946 to 1968 the designation was variously "Experimental and Development" squadron, "Operational Development" squadron, "Air Operational Development" squadron and "Air Development" squadron. In 1969 the designation changed to "Air Test and Evaluation" squadron and it remains as such today.

Designation	Insignia	Nickname	Aircraft	Establishment and redesignation	Disestablished/ Deactivated	Notes
VX-2			Pilotless aircraft and guided missiles	15 Mar 1946	Disestablished January 1958	Established in 1946 to test and evaluate pilotless aircraft, guided missiles and general electronics. Also provided drone support to gunnery projects and the atomic bomb test program
VX-3			Sikorsky HNS-1 Sikorsky HOS-1 Sikorsky HO3S-1 Bell HTL-1 Piasecki HRP-1 Receiver	1 July 1946	VX-3 1 April 1948	"Helicopter Development Squadron" Aircraft and personnel used to establish the first two U. S. Navy operational helicopter squadrons (HU-1 and HU-2)
VX-3			Vought F6U Pirate North American AJ Savage Grumman F9F Cougar Vought F8U Crusader	20 Nov 1948	Disestablished 1 March 1960	Squadron was formed by merging VF-1L and VA-1L. Test and evaluation of high performance jet aircraft. Used tailcode XC then JC from 1957
VX-4 (first use)			Boeing PB-1W PO-1W/WV-1	VP-11F: 1 Jul 1936 VP-11: 1 Oct 1937 VP-54: 1 Jul 1939 VP-51: 1 Jul 1941 VB-101: 1 Mar 1943 VPB-101: 1 Oct 1944 VX-4: 15 May 1946 VW-2: 18 Jun 1952	VW-2 Disestablished 1 Jul 1961	In 1945 VPB-101 was assigned to support the development of airborne radar and procedures for early warning. In 1946 the squadron was redesignated as a development squadron to continue the task of development and evaluation of airborne early warning equipment and procedures.
VX-4 (second use)		Evaluators	Vought F7U Cutlass F3D/F-10 Skyknight North American FJ Fury A4D/A-4 F-3H/F-3 F8U/F-8 Crusader McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II Grumman F-14 Tomcat F/A-18 Hornet	15 Sep 1952	VX-4 (2nd) Disestablished 30 September 1994	Established at NAS Point Mugu to conduct operational testing of airborne systems and weapons and develop all weather fighter tactics and employment of air launched guided missiles. VX-4(2nd) and VX-5 were "consolidated" into a single squadron designated VX-9 by reassigning VX-4 aircraft and personnel to VX-5 then redesignating VX-5 to VX-9
VX-5		Vampires	AD/A-1 North American A2J North American FJ-4 Fury A4D/A-4 F4H/F-4 A-6 A-7 AH-1 C-1 EA-6B F-18 AV-8B	VX-5: 18 Jun 1951 VX-9: Sep 1994–present	VX-9 still active	Established at NAWS China Lake to develop day and night tactics for delivery of conventional and special weapons from carrier based aircraft. VX-4(2nd) and VX-5 were "consolidated" into a single squadron designated VX-9 by reassigning VX-4 aircraft and personnel to VX-5 then redesignating VX-5 to VX-9
VX-6		Puckered Penguins	Lockheed P2V Neptune R7D LC-117 LC-130 Sikorsky HO4S Sikorsky HUS-1L/LH-34D	VX-6: 17 Jan 1955 VXE-6: 1 Jan 1969	VXE-6 Deactivated 27 March 1999	Supported Antarctic scientific research
VX-8		Blue Eagles	NC-121J,K	AEWTULANT became Oceanographic Air Survey Unit (OASU): 1 Jul 1965 VX-8: 1 Jul 1967 VXN-8: 1 Jan 1969	VXN-8 Disestablished 1993	Supported oceanographic research. Also operated airborne psychological operations radio and TV broadcast platforms during the Vietnam War

Helicopter squadrons

See: List of inactive United States Navy helicopter squadrons.

Blimp Patrol Squadrons (ZP)

Further information: K-class blimp

Squadron Name	Insignia	Nickname	Aircraft	Date disestablished	Based in
ZP-12				1947	NAS Lakehurst, NJ
ZP-15				1947	NAS Glynco, Georgia
ZP-14				1947	NAS Lakehurst, NJ
ZP-15				1947	NAS Weeksville, NC
ZP-11				1947	NAS South Weymouth, MA
ZP-21				1947	NAS Richmond, FL
ZP-22				1947	NAS Houma, LA
ZP-23				1947	NAS Hitchcock, TX
ZP-32				1947	NAS Moffett Field, CA
ZP-31				1947	NAS Santa Ana, CA
ZP-33				1947	NAS Tillamook, OR
ZP-41				1947	Sao Luiz, Brazil
ZP-42				1947	Maceió, Brazil
ZP-51				1947	Trinidad

See also

• List of United States Navy aircraft designations (pre-1962) / List of US Naval aircraft
• List of United States Navy aircraft squadrons
• List of United States Navy aircraft wings
• Military aviation
• Modern US Navy carrier air operations
• Naval aviation
• Naval Flight Officer
• United States Marine Corps Aviation
• United States Naval Aviator
• Naval aircrewman
• VBF

References and notes

Notes

References

Bibliography

• Grossnick, Roy A. (1995). Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons Volume 1 - The History of VA, VAH, VAK, VAL, VAP and VFA Squadrons. Naval Historic Center, Department of the Navy. ISBN 0-945274-29-7.
• Roberts, Michael D. (2000). Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons Volume 2 T- The History of VP, VPB, VP(HL) and VP(AM) Squadrons. Naval Historic Center, Department of the Navy. Archived from the original on 15 September 2008.
• OPNAVINST 5030.4G – Navy Aviation Squadron Lineage and Naval Aviation Command Insignia (2012)
• "APPENDIX 6 Lineage Listing for VA, VA(AW), VAH, VA(HM), VAK, VAL, VAP, and VFA Designated Squadrons" (PDF). Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons Volume 1. pp. 543–550. Archived from the original (PDF) on 20 September 2000.

External links

• DANAS Volume 1 - The History of VA, VAH, VAK, VAL, VAP and VFA Squadrons (1995)

• Chapter 1 – The Evolution of Aircraft Class and Squadron Designation Systems
• Appendix 4 – U.S. Navy Squadron Designations and Abbreviations

• DANAS Volume 2 - The History of VP, VPB, VP(H) and VP(AM) Squadrons

• Chapter 2 – Guidelines for Navy Aviation Squadron Lineage and Insignia
• Appendix 4 – Lineage Listing for VP, VB, VPB, VP(HL), VP(ML), VP(MS) and VP(AM) Squadrons