List of inactive United States Navy aircraft squadrons

There are hundreds of US Navy aircraft squadrons which are not currently active dating back to before World War II (the U.S. Navy operated aircraft prior to World War I, but it did not organize them in squadrons until after that war). To be more accurate: there are hundreds of former U.S. Navy aircraft squadrons which have been disestablished and no longer exist^[1] and there are approximately 40 or so U.S. Navy aircraft squadrons which have been deactivated^[2] and which currently exist only "on paper" in an inactive status. These disestablished and/or deactivated squadrons are sometimes incorrectly referred to as "decommissioned" squadrons, but proper usage prior to 1998, was that squadrons were "established" and "disestablished" and after 1998, squadrons are "established", "deactivated" and sometimes "reactivated". It has never been correct to refer to U.S. Navy aircraft squadrons as being "commissioned" and "decommissioned", ships are commissioned and decommissioned, U.S. Navy aircraft squadrons are not.^[3]

U. S. Navy Aircraft Squadron Designation System

Tracking the history and lineage of U.S. Navy aircraft squadrons can be difficult because of the system of designating squadrons that existed prior the issuance of Chief of Naval Operations Instruction (OPNAVINST) 5030.4E dated 19 March 1998. Prior to that instruction; when dealing with a squadron's lineage, the only correct terms to use were "establishment," "disestablishment" and "re-designation." Under those old rules (prior to OPNAVINST 5030.4E) a squadron's history and lineage began when it was established and ended when it was disestablished. Once a squadron had been disestablished or re-designated its former designation was then available to be used again for a newly established or re-designating squadron, just as the name of a decommissioned ship such as USS Enterprise for example, was available to be used for a new ship. A newly established or re-designated squadron bearing the same designation as a previous squadron could carry on the traditions, nickname and or the insignia of the previous squadron, but it could not lay claim to the history or lineage of that previous squadron any more than a newly commissioned USS Enterprise could lay claim to the history of a former ship of that name.^[4]

A squadron could however undergo numerous re-designations during the period between its establishment and disestablishment with no impact on its lineage. Throughout the history of Naval Aviation many US Navy aircraft squadrons have been re-designated, meaning their designation (example: VF-1) has been changed. Many squadrons have been re-designated numerous times. The current VFA-14 for example has undergone 15 re-designations between its establishment in September 1919, and the present day. The basic designation (VF) could have remained the same and only the number changed (VF-151 re-designated to VF-192) or the entire designation could have changed (HS-3 re-designated to HSC-9), in either case the re-designation of a squadron had no impact on its history or lineage. Re-designation does not mark the end of a squadron. For example: On 15 July 1948, Fighter Squadron 153 (the second squadron to use the VF-153 designation) was established. On 15 February 1950, the squadron was re-designated to VF-194. When that happened VF-153 did not disestablish and VF-194 establish, the squadron simply changed its designation and that same squadron continued to exist under that new designation. On 4 May 1955, it was again re-designated, this time to VA-196, meaning that it had transitioned from being a fighter squadron to being an attack squadron. Again, the squadron did not disestablish, it continued its existence under its new designation of VA-196. On 21 March 1997, the squadron was finally disestablished. When looking back at the history of VA-196 it should be seen that the squadron was established on 15 July 1948, and disestablished on 21 March 1997. It was one single squadron with three different designations; it was not three different squadrons.

Since March 1998, with the issuance of OPNAVINST 5030.4E (and its subsequent updates) US Navy aircraft squadrons are no longer disestablished, instead, they are now "deactivated." The difference being that a deactivated squadron still exists, though in an inactive status, and only "on paper", awaiting possible future "re-activation". Its last held designation along with all former designations are not available to be used for a newly established squadron, and should a deactivated squadron ever be re-activated its lineage would resume and trace back past the re-activation date all the way back to the squadron's original establishment date and would include the entire period during which it was in the inactive status. The current update of OPNAVINST 3050.4 contains a list of all currentlly active and deactivated US Navy aircraft squadrons. The rules governing re-designation of squadrons have not changed, squadrons can still be re-designated without any impact on their history or lineage.^[5]

Squadrons that have not been disestablished or deactivated are in the List of United States Navy aircraft squadrons.

Disestablished or deactivated fixed wing squadrons

Disestablished Fighter (VF) squadrons and VF designations no longer in use

The VF designation was one of the oldest in use by the U.S. Navy. From 1921 to 1948 it designated "Fighting Plane Squadron" or "Fighting Squadron". It designated "Fighter Squadron" from 1948 until 2006 when the last VF squadron was redesignated to Strike Fighter (VFA) squadron.^[6] The designation has not been used since 2006. During the time the VF designation was in use there were two periods during which a suffix letter was added after the squadron designation number. From 1927 to 1937 the suffix letter denoted to which fleet the squadron belonged; B for Battle Fleet and S for Scouting Fleet. From 15 November 1946 to as late as 1 September 1948 the suffix letter denoted to which type of Carrier Air Group the squadron belonged: A for those assigned to Essex class carriers (sometimes called "Attack" carriers), B for those assigned to the large Midway class carriers (sometimes called "Battle" carriers), L for those assigned to "light" Independence or Siapan class carriers and E for those assigned to remaining small WWII "escort carriers".^[7]

Beginning in 1937, VF squadron designation numbers were determined by the hull number of the aircraft carrier (CV) from which they operated. VF-3 for example belonged to the Saratoga's Air Group as USS Saratoga was CV 3. When the ship named Air Groups were given designation numbers themselves, their designation numbers matched the CV hull numbers, the Saratoga Air Group became Carrier Air Group Three (CVG-3) and CVG-3's VF squadron was VF-3. With the massive buildup of WWII the CVG numbers became divorced from CV hull numbers, but the CVG's squadrons were still numbered with the CVG to which they were assigned so, VF-6 was the fighter squadron assigned to CVG-6 and VF-81 was the fighter squadron assigned to CVG-81. Before and during WWII each ship named Air Group and CVG had only one VF squadron assigned so numbering the VF squadron with the ship hull number or CVG designation number worked well. There were a few exceptions and in those cases either a second digit was added (VF-41 and VF-42) or a letter was added (VF-74A and VF-74B), but those instances were rare. After the war the CVG and squadron designation system was changed. CVGs were redesignated CVAG, CVBG, CVLG and CVEG according to the type of aircraft carrier to which they were assigned and they were all designated with odd numbers. Each had two VF squadrons assigned which were designated VF-1A and VF-2A for CVAG-1, VF-3A and VF-4A for CVAG-3, VF-1B and VF-2B for CVBG-1 etc... On 1 Sep 1948 the designation system changed again dropping the "A", "B", "L" and "E" from both the CVG designations and from the squadron designations. CVGs were numbered sequentially beginning with CVG-1 and each had three VF squadrons assigned which were numbered sequentially by using the CVG number followed by a single digit, so CVG-1's VF squadrons were designated VF-11, VF-12 and VF-13 and CVG-11's VF squadrons were designated VF-111, VF-112 and VF-113 etc... Beginning in 1949 most CVGs received a fourth VF squadron (VF-14, VF-24, VF-114 etc...). These varied designation systems used though the years resulted in squadron designations being reused for completely unrelated squadrons; take the designations VF-11, VF-12 and VF-13 for example. The first use of each of those designations was used to designate the single VF squadron of each of three different CVGs during WWII, CVG-11, CVG-12 and CVG-13. The second use of those designations designated three VF squadrons of CVG-1 after 1 September 1948.

Throughout this entire period, from pre-WWII to 1965, as squadrons were reassigned from one CVG to another they were redesignated to conform with the numbering system of that CVG. That practice began to be abandoned by the mid 1950s but did not completely cease until 1965. By then, all squadron designation numbers had been "frozen" and were divorced from the Carrier Air Wing (CVW) designation numbers. Later, newly established squadrons were numbered either sequentially (such as VF-1 and VF-2 established in 1972) or were given designation numbers to commemorate a long serving disestablished squadron (VF-191 established in 1986 commemorated a squadron which had existed from 1943 to 1978). This is why today there are squadrons with numbers as low as VFA-2 and as high as VFA-213 with many numbers missing in between.

The table below does not list disestablished squadrons, it is a list of squadron designations which are no longer in use. In most cases a single squadron carried multiple designations between the time it was established and the time it was disestablished, therefore multiple designations in the table belonged to a single squadron. Most of the squadron designations in the table belonged to squadrons which have been disestablished, but also included are former designations of some VFA squadrons which are still active, and one which as been deactivated. This table includes all "VF" designations which have been used by US Navy aircraft squadrons except for those assigned to USNR squadrons which existed before 1970 unless they were activated, in which case they are included. It also does not include 25 "VF(N)" designations (night fighter) which were used between 1943 and 1946.^[8] Sorting the table by the "Disestablished as (or current designation)" column will display all designations belonging to a single squadron grouped together, note that many squadrons were designated as both VF and VA squadrons at different times during their existence.

Note: The parenthetical (first use), (second use), (1st), (2nd), (3rd) etc... 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^{[lower-alpha 1]}	Establishment and Redesignation (if applicable) Dates^[9]	Disestablished as (or current designation)	Disestablished Date	Notes^{[lower-alpha 2]}
Squadrons in operation prior to the beginning of U.S. Navy Aircraft Carrier operations. The Navy's aircraft squadron designation system came into being in the early 1920s. Prior to that time Navy aircraft were assigned to air stations but to fully utilize aviation's potential it was necessary to extend its capabilities to operate with the fleet through the organization of squadrons. Squadrons were numbered according to ship squadron numbers and were designated according to the use of the squadron's aircraft^[10] 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.
VF-4^{[lower-alpha 3]} (first use)		Top Hatters	VE-7	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
Combat Squadron 4^{[lower-alpha 4]}			VE-7	Combat Squadron 4: 23 Sep 1921-1 Jul 1922 VF-2(1st): 1 Jul 1922-19 Mar 1923 VF-2B(1st): 19 Mar 1923-1 Jan 1927 VF-6B(1st): 1 Jan 1927-1 Jul 1927 VF-6(1st): 1 Jul 1927-1 Jul 1928 VB-2B: 1 Jul 1928-1 Jul 1930 VF-6B(2nd): 1 Jul 1930-1 Jul 1937 VF-3(2nd): 1 Jul 1937-15 Jul 1943 VF-6(3rd): 15 Jul 1943-1 Oct 1945	VF-6 (3rd)	1 October 1945
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.^[11] USS Langley (CV 1) was commissioned on 20 March 1922, VF-1 and VF-2 (as VF-2B) operated from USS Langley (CV 1) conducting experimentation in the concept of shipborne aviation.
VF-1 (first use)		Top Hatters	VE-7 TS-1	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 Provided fighters to Battle Ships.^[12] Began operating aboard USS Langley (CV 1) in 1926^[13]
VF-2 (first use)			VE-7 F6C-2	Combat Squadron 4: 23 Sep 1921-1 Jul 1922 VF-2(1st): 1 Jul 1922-19 Mar 1923 VF-2B(1st): 19 Mar 1923-1 Jan 1927 VF-6B(1st): 1 Jan 1927-1 Jul 1927 VF-6(1st): 1 Jul 1927-1 Jul 1928 VB-2B: 1 Jul 1928-1 Jul 1930 VF-6B(2nd): 1 Jul 1930-1 Jul 1937 VF-3(2nd): 1 Jul 1937-15 Jul 1943 VF-6(3rd): 15 Jul 1943-1 Oct 1945	VF-6 (3rd)	1 October 1945
VF-2B (1923-7) (first use)			FU-1 F6C-4	Combat Squadron 4: 23 Sep 1921-1 Jul 1922 VF-2(1st): 1 Jul 1922-19 Mar 1923 VF-2B(1st): 19 Mar 1923-1 Jan 1927 VF-6B(1st): 1 Jan 1927-1 Jul 1927 VF-6(1st): 1 Jul 1927-1 Jul 1928 VB-2B: 1 Jul 1928-1 Jul 1930 VF-6B(2nd): 1 Jul 1930-1 Jul 1937 VF-3(2nd): 1 Jul 1937-15 Jul 1943 VF-6(3rd): 15 Jul 1943-1 Oct 1945	VF-6 (3rd)	1 October 1945	Provided fighters to Battle Ships. Operated from USS Langley (CV 1) beginning in 1925. Carrier Aviation's first squadron.^[14] Was redesignated VF-6B(1st) on 1 Jan 1927 when a new squadron was established and assigned the designation VF-2(2nd)
VF-2 (1927-42) (second use)		Flying Chiefs	VE-7 F6C FU-1 ^[15]	VF-2(2nd): 1 Jan 1927-1 Jul 1927 VF-2B(2nd): 1 Jul 1927-1 Jul 1932 VF-2S: 1 Jul 1932-Apr 1933 VF-2B(3rd): Apr 1933-1 Jul 1937 VF-2(3rd): 1 Jul 1937-1 Jul 1942	VF-2 (3rd)	1 July 1942	VF-2(2nd) was established with a majority of enlisted pilots, most of them Chief Petty Officers^[16]
VF-3 (first use)				VF-3(1st): 1 Jul 1922-May 1924	VF-3 (1st)	May 1924
VF-5 (first use)		Red Rippers	F6C-3	VF-5(1st): 1 Feb 1927-1 Jul 1927 VF-5S(1st): 1 Jul 1927-Jan 1928 VF-5B(1st): Jan 1928-1 Jul 1928 VB-1B: 1 Jul 1928-1 Jul 1930 VF-5B(2nd): 1 Jul 1930-Jul 1932 VF-5S(2nd): Jul 1932-Apr 1933 VF-5B(3rd): Apr 1933-1 Jul 1937 VF-4(2nd): 1 Jul 1937-15 Mar 1941 VF-41(1st): 15 Mar 1941-4 Aug 1943 VF-4(4th): 4 Aug 1943-15 Nov 1946 VF-1A: 15 Nov 1946-2 Aug 1948 VF-11(2nd): 2 Aug 1948-15 Feb 1959	VF-11 (2nd)	15 February 1959	Original "Red Rippers" squadron
VF-6B (first use)			FU-1	Combat Squadron 4: 23 Sep 1921-1 Jul 1922 VF-2(1st): 1 Jul 1922-19 Mar 1923 VF-2B(1st): 19 Mar 1923-1 Jan 1927 VF-6B(1st): 1 Jan 1927-1 Jul 1927 VF-6(1st): 1 Jul 1927-1 Jul 1928 VB-2B: 1 Jul 1928-1 Jul 1930 VF-6B(2nd): 1 Jul 1930-1 Jul 1937 VF-3(2nd): 1 Jul 1937-15 Jul 1943 VF-6(3rd): 15 Jul 1943-1 Oct 1945	VF-6 (3rd)	1 October 1945	VF-2B(1st) was redesignated VF-6B(1st) on 1 Jan 1927 when a new squadron was established and designated VF-2(2nd). Operated from USS Langley (CV 1)
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 and S-Scouting Fleet.^[17] Squadrons were redesignated as they were reassigned between fleets. Four new squadrons were established and three new Aircraft Carriers commissioned; USS Lexington (CV 2) on 14 Dec 1927, USS Saratoga (CV 3) on 16 Nov 1927 and USS Ranger (CV 4) on 4 Jun 1934. Squadrons were assigned variously to the Aircraft Carriers USS Langley (CV 1), USS Lexington (CV 2), USS Saratoga (CV 3) and USS Ranger (CV 4) as needed to continue the development of ship based aircraft operations and tactics.
VF-1B (first use)		Top Hatters	TS-1 F2B F4B	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. Operated from USS Langley (CV 1) and USS Saratoga (CV 3)
VF-1B (1935-7) (second use)		Shooting Stars	F4B	VF-1B(2nd):1 Jul 1935-1 Jul 1937 VF-6(2nd): 1 Jul 1937-15 Jul 1943 VF-3(3rd): 15 Jul 1943-15 Nov 1946 VF-3A: 15 Nov 1946-7 Aug 1948 VF-31(2nd): 7 Aug 1948-2006 VFA-31: 2006-present	VFA-31	Not applicable, still exists	Established and designated VF-1B(2nd) when VF-1B(1st) was redesignated a Bombing (VB) squadron. Operated from USS Langley (CV 1)
VF-2B (1927-42) (second use)		Flying Chiefs^[18]	F6C F2B F3B ^[19]	VF-2(2nd): 1 Jan 1927-1 Jul 1927 VF-2B(2nd): 1 Jul 1927-1 Jul 1932 VF-2S: 1 Jul 1932-Apr 1933 VF-2B(3rd): Apr 1933-1 Jul 1937 VF-2(3rd): 1 Jul 1937-1 Jul 1942	VF-2 (3rd)	1 July 1942	Operated from USS Langley (CV 1) and USS Lexington (CV 2)
VF-2S		Flying Chiefs^[20]	F3B	VF-2(2nd): 1 Jan 1927-1 Jul 1927 VF-2B(2nd): 1 Jul 1927-1 Jul 1932 VF-2S: 1 Jul 1932-Apr 1933 VF-2B(3rd): Apr 1933-1 Jul 1937 VF-2(3rd): 1 Jul 1937-1 Jul 1942	VF-2 (3rd)	1 July 1942	Operated from USS Lexington (CV 2)
VF-2B (1927-42) (third use)		Flying Chiefs^[21]	F3B	VF-2(2nd): 1 Jan 1927-1 Jul 1927 VF-2B(2nd): 1 Jul 1927-1 Jul 1932 VF-2S: 1 Jul 1932-Apr 1933 VF-2B(3rd): Apr 1933-1 Jul 1937 VF-2(3rd): 1 Jul 1937-1 Jul 1942	VF-2 (3rd)	1 July 1942	Operated from USS Lexington (CV 2)
VF-3S (first use)		Striking Eagles	F6C FB	VF-3S(1st): 4 Jul 1927-3 Mar 1928 VF-3B(1st): 3 Mar 1928-Apr 1931 VF-3S(2nd): Apr 1931-Jul 1932 VF-3B(2nd): Jul 1932-1 Jul 1937 VF-5(2nd): 1 Jul 1937-7 Jan 1943	VF-5 (2nd)	7 January 1943	Operated from USS Lexington (CV 2)
VF-3B (first use)		Striking Eagles	FB F3B	VF-3S(1st): 4 Jul 1927-3 Mar 1928 VF-3B(1st): 3 Mar 1928-Apr 1931 VF-3S(2nd): Apr 1931-Jul 1932 VF-3B(2nd): Jul 1932-1 Jul 1937 VF-5(2nd): 1 Jul 1937-7 Jan 1943	VF-5 (2nd)	7 January 1943	Operated from USS Lexington (CV 2)
VF-3S (second use)		Striking Eagles	F3B	VF-3S(1st): 4 Jul 1927-3 Mar 1928 VF-3B(1st): 3 Mar 1928-Apr 1931 VF-3S(2nd): Apr 1931-Jul 1932 VF-3B(2nd): Jul 1932-1 Jul 1937 VF-5(2nd): 1 Jul 1937-7 Jan 1943	VF-5 (2nd)	7 January 1943	Operated from USS Langley (CV 1)
VF-3B (second use)		Striking Eagles	F4B F2F	VF-3S(1st): 4 Jul 1927-3 Mar 1928 VF-3B(1st): 3 Mar 1928-Apr 1931 VF-3S(2nd): Apr 1931-Jul 1932 VF-3B(2nd): Jul 1932-1 Jul 1937 VF-5(2nd): 1 Jul 1937-7 Jan 1943	VF-5 (2nd)	7 January 1943	Operated from USS Langley (CV 1) and USS Ranger (CV 4)
VF-5S (first use)		Red Rippers	F6C-3	VF-5(1st): 1 Feb 1927-1 Jul 1927 VF-5S(1st): 1 Jul 1927-Jan 1928 VF-5B(1st): Jan 1928-1 Jul 1928 VB-1B: 1 Jul 1928-1 Jul 1930 VF-5B(2nd): 1 Jul 1930-Jul 1932 VF-5S(2nd): Jul 1932-Apr 1933 VF-5B(3rd): Apr 1933-1 Jul 1937 VF-4(2nd): 1 Jul 1937-15 Mar 1941 VF-41(1st): 15 Mar 1941-4 Aug 1943 VF-4(4th): 4 Aug 1943-15 Nov 1946 VF-1A: 15 Nov 1946-2 Aug 1948 VF-11(2nd): 2 Aug 1948-15 Feb 1959	VF-11 (2nd)	15 February 1959	Original "Red Rippers" squadron
VF-5B (first use)		Red Rippers	F6C-3	VF-5(1st): 1 Feb 1927-1 Jul 1927 VF-5S(1st): 1 Jul 1927-Jan 1928 VF-5B(1st): Jan 1928-1 Jul 1928 VB-1B: 1 Jul 1928-1 Jul 1930 VF-5B(2nd): 1 Jul 1930-Jul 1932 VF-5S(2nd): Jul 1932-Apr 1933 VF-5B(3rd): Apr 1933-1 Jul 1937 VF-4(2nd): 1 Jul 1937-15 Mar 1941 VF-41(1st): 15 Mar 1941-4 Aug 1943 VF-4(4th): 4 Aug 1943-15 Nov 1946 VF-1A: 15 Nov 1946-2 Aug 1948 VF-11(2nd): 2 Aug 1948-15 Feb 1959	VF-11 (2nd)	15 February 1959	Original "Red Rippers" squadron
VF-5B (1930-2) (second use)		Red Rippers	F4B-1	VF-5(1st): 1 Feb 1927-1 Jul 1927 VF-5S(1st): 1 Jul 1927-Jan 1928 VF-5B(1st): Jan 1928-1 Jul 1928 VB-1B: 1 Jul 1928-1 Jul 1930 VF-5B(2nd): 1 Jul 1930-Jul 1932 VF-5S(2nd): Jul 1932-Apr 1933 VF-5B(3rd): Apr 1933-1 Jul 1937 VF-4(2nd): 1 Jul 1937-15 Mar 1941 VF-41(1st): 15 Mar 1941-4 Aug 1943 VF-4(4th): 4 Aug 1943-15 Nov 1946 VF-1A: 15 Nov 1946-2 Aug 1948 VF-11(2nd): 2 Aug 1948-15 Feb 1959	VF-11 (2nd)	15 February 1959	Original "Red Rippers" squadron. Operated from USS Lexington (CV 2)
VF-5S (1932-3) (second use)		Red Rippers	F4B-1	VF-5(1st): 1 Feb 1927-1 Jul 1927 VF-5S(1st): 1 Jul 1927-Jan 1928 VF-5B(1st): Jan 1928-1 Jul 1928 VB-1B: 1 Jul 1928-1 Jul 1930 VF-5B(2nd): 1 Jul 1930-Jul 1932 VF-5S(2nd): Jul 1932-Apr 1933 VF-5B(3rd): Apr 1933-1 Jul 1937 VF-4(2nd): 1 Jul 1937-15 Mar 1941 VF-41(1st): 15 Mar 1941-4 Aug 1943 VF-4(4th): 4 Aug 1943-15 Nov 1946 VF-1A: 15 Nov 1946-2 Aug 1948 VF-11(2nd): 2 Aug 1948-15 Feb 1959	VF-11 (2nd)	15 February 1959	Original "Red Rippers" squadron. Operated from USS Lexington (CV 2)
VF-5B (1933-7) (third use)		Red Rippers	FF-1 F3F-1	VF-5(1st): 1 Feb 1927-1 Jul 1927 VF-5S(1st): 1 Jul 1927-Jan 1928 VF-5B(1st): Jan 1928-1 Jul 1928 VB-1B: 1 Jul 1928-1 Jul 1930 VF-5B(2nd): 1 Jul 1930-Jul 1932 VF-5S(2nd): Jul 1932-Apr 1933 VF-5B(3rd): Apr 1933-1 Jul 1937 VF-4(2nd): 1 Jul 1937-15 Mar 1941 VF-41(1st): 15 Mar 1941-4 Aug 1943 VF-4(4th): 4 Aug 1943-15 Nov 1946 VF-1A: 15 Nov 1946-2 Aug 1948 VF-11(2nd): 2 Aug 1948-15 Feb 1959	VF-11 (2nd)	15 February 1959	Original "Red Rippers" squadron. Operated from USS Lexington (CV 2) and USS Ranger (CV 4)
VF-6 (first use)			FU-1	Combat Squadron 4: 23 Sep 1921-1 Jul 1922 VF-2(1st): 1 Jul 1922-19 Mar 1923 VF-2B(1st): 19 Mar 1923-1 Jan 1927 VF-6B(1st): 1 Jan 1927-1 Jul 1927 VF-6(1st): 1 Jul 1927-1 Jul 1928 VB-2B: 1 Jul 1928-1 Jul 1930 VF-6B(2nd): 1 Jul 1930-1 Jul 1937 VF-3(2nd): 1 Jul 1937-15 Jul 1943 VF-6(3rd): 15 Jul 1943-1 Oct 1945	VF-6 (3rd)	1 October 1945	Provided fighters to Battle Ships.
VF-6B (1930-7) (second use)			F2B F3B F2F	Combat Squadron 4: 23 Sep 1921-1 Jul 1922 VF-2(1st): 1 Jul 1922-19 Mar 1923 VF-2B(1st): 19 Mar 1923-1 Jan 1927 VF-6B(1st): 1 Jan 1927-1 Jul 1927 VF-6(1st): 1 Jul 1927-1 Jul 1928 VB-2B: 1 Jul 1928-1 Jul 1930 VF-6B(2nd): 1 Jul 1930-1 Jul 1937 VF-3(2nd): 1 Jul 1937-15 Jul 1943 VF-6(3rd): 15 Jul 1943-1 Oct 1945	VF-6 (3rd)	1 October 1945	The Felix the Cat insignia was created by VB-2B and continued in use through VF-6B(2nd), VF-3(2nd) and VF-6(3rd) redesignations. Operated from USS Saratoga (CV 3)
VF-7B			F2F	VF-7B est late Jun 1937 & combined with VF-3B(2nd) VF-3B(2nd): Jul 1932-1 Jul 1937 VF-5(2nd): 1 Jul 1937-7 Jan 1943	VF-5 (2nd)	7 January 1943
VF-8B			F4B	VF-8B est late Jun 1937 & combined with VF-1B(2nd) VF-1B(2nd):1 Jul 1935-1 Jul 1937 VF-6(2nd): 1 Jul 1937-15 Jul 1943 VF-3(3rd): 15 Jul 1943-15 Nov 1946 VF-3A: 15 Nov 1946-7 Aug 1948 VF-31(2nd): 7 Aug 1948-2006 VFA-31: 2006-present	VFA-31	Not applicable, still exists
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:^[22] 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: On 1 July 1938 existing squadrons were assigned to five newly established "Air Groups" which were established to operate from USS Lexington (CV 2), USS Saratoga (CV 3), USS Ranger (CV 4), USS Yorktown (CV 5) and USS Enterprise (CV 6) (USS Enterprise was commissioned on 12 May 1938). The Air Groups were designated with the Aircraft Carrier's name (Lexington Air Group, Saratoga Air Group etc...) and the squadrons remained designated with the aircraft carrier's hull number (Lexington Air Group: VF-2, Saratoga Air Group: VF-3 etc...). Two new VF squadrons were established in 1939 and 1941 to equip two new Air Groups which were established in 1939 and 1941 to operate with USS Wasp (CV 7) and USS Hornet (CV 8) which were commissioned in 1940 and 1941 respectively
VF-2 (1927-42) (third use)		Flying Chiefs^[23]	F2A F4F	VF-2(2nd): 1 Jan 1927-1 Jul 1927 VF-2B(2nd): 1 Jul 1927-1 Jul 1932 VF-2S: 1 Jul 1932-Apr 1933 VF-2B(3rd): Apr 1933-1 Jul 1937 VF-2(3rd): 1 Jul 1937-1 Jul 1942	VF-2 (3rd)	1 July 1942	Became Lexington Air Group's VF squadron upon Lexington Air Group's establishment on 1 July 1938. Lexington Air Group disestablished 8 May 1942 when USS Lexington was sunk
VF-3 (1937-43) (second use)			F2F F4F	Combat Squadron 4: 23 Sep 1921-1 Jul 1922 VF-2(1st): 1 Jul 1922-19 Mar 1923 VF-2B(1st): 19 Mar 1923-1 Jan 1927 VF-6B(1st): 1 Jan 1927-1 Jul 1927 VF-6(1st): 1 Jul 1927-1 Jul 1928 VB-2B: 1 Jul 1928-1 Jul 1930 VF-6B(2nd): 1 Jul 1930-1 Jul 1937 VF-3(2nd): 1 Jul 1937-15 Jul 1943 VF-6(3rd): 15 Jul 1943-1 Oct 1945	VF-6 (3rd)	1 October 1945	Became Saratoga Air Group's first VF-3 upon Saratoga Air Group's establishment on 1 July 1938. Transferred from Saratoga Air Group to CVG-6(1st) 15 July 43 redesignated VF-6(3rd) The Felix the Cat insignia was created by VB-2B and continued in use through VF-6B(2nd), VF-3(2nd) and VF-6(3rd) redesignations
VF-4 (1937-41) (second use)		Red Rippers	F3F F4F	VF-5(1st): 1 Feb 1927-1 Jul 1927 VF-5S(1st): 1 Jul 1927-Jan 1928 VF-5B(1st): Jan 1928-1 Jul 1928 VB-1B: 1 Jul 1928-1 Jul 1930 VF-5B(2nd): 1 Jul 1930-Jul 1932 VF-5S(2nd): Jul 1932-Apr 1933 VF-5B(3rd): Apr 1933-1 Jul 1937 VF-4(2nd): 1 Jul 1937-15 Mar 1941 VF-41(1st): 15 Mar 1941-4 Aug 1943 VF-4(4th): 4 Aug 1943-15 Nov 1946 VF-1A: 15 Nov 1946-2 Aug 1948 VF-11(2nd): 2 Aug 1948-15 Feb 1959	VF-11 (2nd)	15 February 1959	Original "Red Rippers" squadron. Became Ranger Air Group's VF squadron upon Ranger Air Group's establishment on 1 July 1938
VF-41 (first use)		Red Rippers	F4F	VF-5(1st): 1 Feb 1927-1 Jul 1927 VF-5S(1st): 1 Jul 1927-Jan 1928 VF-5B(1st): Jan 1928-1 Jul 1928 VB-1B: 1 Jul 1928-1 Jul 1930 VF-5B(2nd): 1 Jul 1930-Jul 1932 VF-5S(2nd): Jul 1932-Apr 1933 VF-5B(3rd): Apr 1933-1 Jul 1937 VF-4(2nd): 1 Jul 1937-15 Mar 1941 VF-41(1st): 15 Mar 1941-4 Aug 1943 VF-4(4th): 4 Aug 1943-15 Nov 1946 VF-1A: 15 Nov 1946-2 Aug 1948 VF-11(2nd): 2 Aug 1948-15 Feb 1959	VF-11 (2nd)	15 February 1959	Original "Red Rippers" squadron. VF-4(2nd) was redesignated VF-41 when the group's scouting squadron (VS-4) was redesignated as a second VF squadron in the Air Group. Ranger Air Group redesignated CVG-4(1st) on 3 Aug 1943
VF-42 (first use)			F4F	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	Ranger Air Group's scouting squadron (VS-4) was redesigned as a second VF squadron in the Air Group
VF-5 (1937-43) (second use)		Striking Eagles	F2F F3F F4F	VF-3S(1st): 4 Jul 1927-3 Mar 1928 VF-3B(1st): 3 Mar 1928-Apr 1931 VF-3S(2nd): Apr 1931-Jul 1932 VF-3B(2nd): Jul 1932-1 Jul 1937 VF-5(2nd): 1 Jul 1937-7 Jan 1943	VF-5 (2nd)	7 January 1943	Became Yorktown Air Group's VF squadron upon Yorktown Air Group's establishment on 1 July 1938. Yorktown Air Group disestablished 7 Jun 1942 when USS Yorktown was sunk
VF-6 (1937-43) (second use)		Shooting Stars	F3F F4F	VF-1B(2nd):1 Jul 1935-1 Jul 1937 VF-6(2nd): 1 Jul 1937-15 Jul 1943 VF-3(3rd): 15 Jul 1943-15 Nov 1946 VF-3A: 15 Nov 1946-7 Aug 1948 VF-31(2nd): 7 Aug 1948-2006 VFA-31: 2006-present	VFA-31	Not applicable, still exists	Became Enterprise Air Group's VF squadron upon Enterprise Air Group's establishment on 1 July 1938. Enterprise Air Group disestablished 1 Sep 1942 while USS Enterprise was undergoing major repairs of damage suffered in Aug 1942. On 15 Mar 1943 CVG-6(1st) was established and the squadron was assigned to it, then four months later was transferred to Saratoga Air Group and became that air group's second VF-3. When it became Saratoga's second VF-3 (VF-3(3rd)) it adopted the felix the cat insignia from Saratoga's first VF-3 (VF-3(2nd)) but that first Saratoga VF-3 also kept the felix the cat insignia when it moved to Enterprise as VF-6(3rd)
VF-7 (first use)			F3F	VF-7(1st): 1 July 1939-19 Nov 1940 VF-72(1st): 19 Nov 1940-29 Mar 1943	VF-72 (1st)	29 March 1943	Established as Wasp Air Group's VF squadron upon Wasp Air Group's establishment on 1 July 1939
VF-71 (first use)			F4F	VB-7: 1 Jul 1939-5 Nov 1940 VF-71(1st): 5 Nov 1940-7 Jan 1943	VF-71 (1st)	7 January 1943	Wasp Air Group's bombing squadron (VB-7) was redesignated as a second VF squadron in the Air Group. Wasp Air Group disestablished 15 Sep 1942 when USS Wasp was sunk
VF-72 (first use)			F4F	VF-7(1st): 1 July 1939-19 Nov 1940 VF-72(1st): 19 Nov 1940-29 Mar 1943	VF-72 (1st)	29 March 1943	VF-7(1st) was redesignated VF-72 when the group's bombing squadron (VB-7) was redesignated as a second VF squadron in the Air Group. Wasp Air Group disestablished 15 Sep 1942 when USS Wasp was sunk
VF-8 (1941-2) (first use)			F4F	VF-8(1st): 2 Sep 1941-28 Aug 1942	VF-8 (1st)	28 August 1942	Established as Hornet Air Group's VF squadron in preparation for Hornet Air Group's establishment on 20 October 1941. Hornet Air Group disestablished 26 Oct 1942 when USS Hornet was sunk
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 and newly established squadrons were numbered serially within each class.^[24] One year earlier, on 1 March 1942 new Numbered Carrier Air Groups were established, the first was CVG-9(1st) on 1 Mar 1942. Eighty eight numbered Air Groups were established during the course of WWII: CVGs were assigned to Essex Class "fleet carriers" and to CV 3, CV 4 and CV 6 which were the three pre-WWII Carriers which had not been sunk; CVBGs were assigned to Midway Class "large carriers" toward the end of the war; CVLGs were assigned to Independence class "light carriers"; and CVEGs were assigned to small "escort carriers". Each group's squadrons were all designated with that group's number and each Air Group had one VF squadron assigned. VF-1 belonged to CVG-1 etc...). A squadron reassigned from one group to another was redesignated to conform with the designation of the new group.
VF-1 (1943) (second use)		Fighting Hellcats	F6F	VF-1(2nd): 15 Feb 1943-15 Jul 1943 VF-5(3rd): 15 Jul 1943-15 Nov 1946 VF-5A: 15 Nov 1946-16 Aug 1948 VF-51(2nd): 16 Aug 1948-31 Mar 1995	VF-51 (2nd)	31 March 1995	In the first six months of 1943 there were twelve new VF squadrons and eleven new Air Groups established and numbered. In a few cases a squadron was designated intended for one Air Group but assigned to another and redesignated. VF-1(2nd) was established in Feb but redesignated VF-5(3rd) on 15 July 1943 and assigned to CVG-5(1st) which had been established on 1 Jan 1943
VF-1 (1943-5) (third use)		High Hatters	F6F	VF-4(3rd): 1 May 1943-15 Jul 1943 VF-1(3rd): 15 Jul 1943-25 Oct 1945	VF-1 (3rd)	25 October 1945	In the first six months of 1943 there were twelve new VF squadrons and eleven new Air Groups established and numbered. In a few cases a squadron was designated intended for one Air Group but assigned to another and redesignated. VF-4(3rd) was established in May but redesignated VF-1(3rd) on 15 July 1943 and assigned to CVG-1(1st) which had been established on 1 May 1943. CVG-1(1st) disestablished 25 Oct 1945. In 1934 the original VF-4 (by then the original VF-1) "Top Hatters" was redesignated as a Bombing Squadron (VB). The "Top Hatters" were still a VB squadron when this squadron was established as VF-4 and the name and insignia adopted by this VF squadron very closely imitated the name and insignia of that original VF-4/original VF-1
VF-2 (1943-5) (fourth use)		Rippers^[25]	FM-1 F6F	VF-2(4th): 1 Jun 1943-9 Nov 1945	VF-2 (4th)	9 November 1945	CVG-2(1st) established 1 Jun 1943, disestablished 9 Nov 1945
VF-3 (1943-6) (third use)		Shooting Stars	F6F	VF-1B(2nd):1 Jul 1935-1 Jul 1937 VF-6(2nd): 1 Jul 1937-15 Jul 1943 VF-3(3rd): 15 Jul 1943-15 Nov 1946 VF-3A: 15 Nov 1946-7 Aug 1948 VF-31(2nd): 7 Aug 1948-2006 VFA-31: 2006-present	VFA-31	Not applicable, still exists	Saratoga Air Group's second VF-3 until 25 Sep 1943 when Saratoga Air Group was redesignated CVG-3(1st) at which time the squadron became the VF squadron of CVG-3(1st). CVG-3(1st) redesignated CVAG-3 15 Nov 1946. On 15 Jul 1943 VF-3(2nd) and VF-6(2nd) swapped designations with VF-3(2nd) becoming VF-6(3rd) and VF-6(2nd) becoming VF-3(3rd). The new VF-3(3rd) laid claim to VF-3(2nd)'s Felix the Cat insignia and both squadrons used it until the original owner (then VF-6(3rd)) was disestablished leaving it with VF-3(3rd) which was later redesignated VF-3A, VF-31(2nd) and is today VFA-31.
VF-4 (1943-5) (third use)		High Hatters	F6F	VF-4(3rd): 1 May 1943-15 Jul 1943 VF-1(3rd): 15 Jul 1943-25 Oct 1945	VF-1 (3rd)	25 October 1945	In the first six months of 1943 there were twelve new VF squadrons and eleven new Air Groups established and numbered. In a few cases a squadron was designated intended for one Air Group but assigned to another and redesignated. VF-4(3rd) was established in May but redesignated VF-1(3rd) on 15 July 1943 and assigned to CVG-1(1st) which had been established on 1 May 1943. In 1934 the original VF-4 (by then the original VF-1) "Top Hatters" was redesignated as a Bombing Squadron (VB). The "Top Hatters" were still a VB squadron when this squadron was established as VF-4 and the name and insignia adopted by this VF squadron very closely imitated the name and insignia of that original VF-4/original VF-1
VF-4 (1943-6) (fourth use)		Red Rippers	F4F F6F	VF-5(1st): 1 Feb 1927-1 Jul 1927 VF-5S(1st): 1 Jul 1927-Jan 1928 VF-5B(1st): Jan 1928-1 Jul 1928 VB-1B: 1 Jul 1928-1 Jul 1930 VF-5B(2nd): 1 Jul 1930-Jul 1932 VF-5S(2nd): Jul 1932-Apr 1933 VF-5B(3rd): Apr 1933-1 Jul 1937 VF-4(2nd): 1 Jul 1937-15 Mar 1941 VF-41(1st): 15 Mar 1941-4 Aug 1943 VF-4(4th): 4 Aug 1943-15 Nov 1946 VF-1A: 15 Nov 1946-2 Aug 1948 VF-11(2nd): 2 Aug 1948-15 Feb 1959	VF-11 (2nd)	15 February 1959	Original "Red Rippers" squadron. Ranger Air Group was redesignated CVG-4(1st) on 3 Aug 1942 and its VF squadron, VF-41(1st) was redesignated VF-4(4th). CVG-4(1st) redesignated CVAG-1 15 Nov 1946
VF-5 (1943-6) (third use)	(Adopted from disestablished VF-5(2nd))	Fighting Hellcats Screaming Eagles	F6F F4U	VF-1(2nd): 15 Feb 1943-15 Jul 1943 VF-5(3rd): 15 Jul 1943-15 Nov 1946 VF-5A: 15 Nov 1946-16 Aug 1948 VF-51(2nd): 16 Aug 1948-31 Mar 1995	VF-51 (2nd)	31 March 1995	In the first six months of 1943 there were twelve new VF squadrons and eleven new Air Groups established and numbered. In a few cases a squadron was designated intended for one Air Group but assigned to another and redesignated. VF-1(2nd) was established in Feb but redesignated VF-5(3rd) on 15 July 1943 and assigned to CVG-5(1st) which had been established on 1 Jan 1943. CVG-5(1st) redesignated CVAG-5 15 Nov 1946
VF-6 (1943-4) (third use)			F4F	Combat Squadron 4: 23 Sep 1921-1 Jul 1922 VF-2(1st): 1 Jul 1922-19 Mar 1923 VF-2B(1st): 19 Mar 1923-1 Jan 1927 VF-6B(1st): 1 Jan 1927-1 Jul 1927 VF-6(1st): 1 Jul 1927-1 Jul 1928 VB-2B: 1 Jul 1928-1 Jul 1930 VF-6B(2nd): 1 Jul 1930-1 Jul 1937 VF-3(2nd): 1 Jul 1937-15 Jul 1943 VF-6(3rd): 15 Jul 1943-1 Oct 1945	VF-6 (3rd)	1 October 1946	Replaced VF-6(2nd) in CVG-6(1st) when VF-6(2nd) was moved to Saratoga Air Group. CVG-6(1st) disestablished 29 Oct 1945. The Felix the Cat insignia was created by VB-2B and continued in use through VF-6B(2nd), VF-3(2nd) and VF-6(3rd) redesignations
VF-7 (1944-6) (second use)			F6F	VF-7(2nd) 3 Jan 1944-8 Jun 1946	VF-7 (2nd)	8 June 1946	CVG-7(1st) established 3 Jan 1944, disestablished 8 Jul 1946
VF-8 (1943-5) (second use)		Hellcats	F6F	VF-8(2nd) 1 Jun 1943-23 Nov 1945	VF-8 (2nd)	23 November 1945	CVG-8(1st) established 1 Jun 1943, disestablished 23 Nov 1945
VF-9			F2A F4F F6F	VF-9: 1 Mar 1942-28 Sep 1945	VF-9	28 September 1945	CVG-9(1st) established 1 Mar 1942, disestablished 15 Oct 1945
VF-10		Grim Reapers	F4F F6F F4U	VF-10: 3 Jun 1942-26 Nov 1945	VF-10	26 November 1945	CVG-10(1st) established 16 Apr 1942, disestablished 16 Nov 1945
VF-11 (first use)		Sundowners	F4F F6F	VF-11(1st): 10 Oct 1942-15 Nov 1946 VF-11A: 15 Nov 1946-15 Jul 1948 VF-111(1st)15 Jul 1948-19 Jan 1959	VF-111 (1st)	19 Jan 1959	CVG-11(1st) established 10 Oct 1942, redesignated CVAG-11 15 Nov 1946. First "Sundowners" squadron, name and insignia created by VF-11(1st) and carried through VF-11A and VF-111(1st) redesignations
VF-12 (first use)			F6F	VF-12(1st): 9 Jan 1943-17 Sep 1945	VF-12 (1st)	17 September 1945	CVG-12(1st) established 9 Jan 1943, disestablished 17 Sep 1945
VF-13 (first use)		Black Cats	F6F	VF-13(1st): 2 Nov 1943-20 Oct 1945	VF-13 (1st)	20 October 1945	CVG-13(1st) established 2 Nov 1943, disestablished 20 Oct 1945
VF-14 (first use)			F6F	VF-14(1st): 1 Sep 1943-14 Jun 1946	VF-14 (1st)	14 June 1946	CVG-14(1st) established 1 Sep 1943, disestablished 14 Jun 1945
VF-15		Satan's Playmates	F6F	VF-15: 1 Sep 1943-20 Oct 1945	VF-15	20 October 1945	CVG-15(1st) established 1 Sep 1942, disestablished 20 Oct 1945
VF-16		Fighting Airedales	F6F	VF-16: 16 Nov 1942-6 Nov 1945	VF-16	6 November 1945	CVG-16(1st) established 16 Nov 1942, disestablished 6 Nov 1945
VF-17		Jolly Rogers	F4U-1 F6F-5	VF-17: 1 Jan 1943-15 Nov 1946 VF-5B(4th): 15 Nov 1946-28 Jul 1948 VF-61: 28 Jul 1948-15 Apr 1959	VF-61	15 April 1959	CVG-17(1st) established 1 Jan 1943, redesignated CVBG-17 23 Jan 1946, redesignated CVBG-5 14 Nov 1946. Original "Jolly Rogers" squadron. Name carried through VF-5B(4th) and VF-61 redesignations
VF-18 (first use)			F6F	VF-18: 20 Jul 1943-5 Mar 1944	VF-18 (1st)	5 March 1944	CVG-18 established 2 Jul 1943
VF-18 (1944-6) (second use)			F4F F6F F8F	VGS-18: 15 Oct 1942-1 Mar 1943 VC-18: 1 Mar 1943-15 Aug 1943 VF-36(1st): 15 Aug 1943-5 Mar 1944 VF-18(2nd): 5 Mar 1944-15 Nov 1946 VF-7A: 15 Nov 1946-28 Jul 1948 VF-71(2nd): 28 Jul 1948-31 Mar 1959	VF-71 (2nd)	31 March 1959	Replaced VF-18(1st) in CVG-18. CVG-18 redesignated CVAG-7 15 Nov 1946
VF-19		Satan's Kittens	F6F	VF-19: 15 Aug 1943-15 Nov 1946 VF-19A: 15 Nov 1946-24 Aug 1948 VF-191(1st): 24 Aug 1948-1 Mar 1978	VF-191 (1st)	1 March 1978	CVG-19(1st) established 1 Aug 1943, redesignated CVAG-19 15 Nov 1946
VF-20	(1946)	Jokers	F6F	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	CVG-20 established 15 Oct 1943, redesignated CVAG-9 15 Nov 1946
VF-21 (first use)			F4F F6F	VGS-11: 5 Aug 1942-1 Mar 1943 VC-11(1st): 1 Mar 1943-16 May 1943 VF-21(1st): 16 May 1943-5 Nov 1945	VF-21 (1st)	5 November 1945	CVLG-21 stablished 15 May 1943, disestablished 5 Nov 1945
VF-22 (1942-5) (first use)			F4F F6F	VF-22(1st): 30 Sep 1942-19 Sep 1945	VF-22 (1st)	19 September 1945	CVLG-22 established 30 Sep 1943, disestablished 15 Sep 1945
VF-23 (1942-5) (first use)			F6F	VF-23(1st): 16 Nov 1942-19 Sep 1945	VF-23 (1st)	19 September 1945	CVLG-23 established 16 Nov 1942, disestablished 19 Sep 1945
VF-24 (1942-5) (first use)			F6F	VF-24(1st) 31 Dec 1942-25 Sep 1945	VF-24 (1st)	25 September 1945	CVLG-24 established 31 Dec 1942, disestablished 25 Sep 1945
VF-25			F6F	VF-25: 15 Feb 1943-20 Sep 1945	VF-25	20 September 1945	CVLG-25 established 15 Feb 1943, redesignated CVEG-25 28 Aug 1944, disestablished 20 Sep 1945
VF-26 (first use)			F4F	VGF-26: 4 May 1942-1 Mar 1943 VF-26(1st): 1 Mar 1943-13 Nov 1945	VF-26 (1st)	13 November 1945	In 1943 all "Escort-Fighter squadrons" (VGF) assigned to Escort or Light Carrier Air Groups (CVEG, CVLG) were redesignated Fighting Squadrons (VF). CVEG-26 established 4 May 1942, disestablished 13 Nov 1945
VF-27			F4F F6F	VGF-27: 22 Apr 1942-1 Mar 1943 VF-27: 1 Mar 1943-26 Nov 1945	VF-27	26 November 1945	In 1943 all "Escort-Fighter squadrons" (VGF) assigned to Escort or Light Carrier Air Groups (CVEG, CVLG) were redesignated Fighting Squadrons (VF). CVLG-27 established 1 Mar 1942, disestablished 26 Oct 1945
VF-28			F4F F6F	VGF-28: 4 May 1942-1 Mar 1943 VF-28: 1 Mar 1943-6 Nov 1945	VF-28	6 November 1945	In 1943 all "Escort-Fighter squadrons" (VGF) assigned to Escort or Light Carrier Air Groups (CVEG, CVLG) were redesignated Fighting Squadrons (VF). CVLG-28 established 6 May 1942, disestablished 6 Nov 1945
VF-29			F4F F6F	VGF-29: 20 Jul 1942-1 Mar 1943 VF-29: 1 Mar 1943-10 Sep 1945	VF-29	10 September 1945	In 1943 all "Escort-Fighter squadrons" (VGF) assigned to Escort or Light Carrier Air Groups (CVEG, CVLG) were redesignated Fighting Squadrons (VF). CVLG-29 established 18 Jul 1942, disestablished 10 Sep 1945
VF-30			F6F	VF-30: 1 Apr 1943-12 Sep 1945	VF-30	12 September 1945	CVLG-30 established 1 Apr 1943, disestablished 12 Sep 1945
VF-31 (1943-5) (first use)			F6F	VF-31: 1 May 1943-25 Oct 1945	VF-31 (1st)	25 October 1945	CVLG-31 established 1 May 1943, disestablished 28 Oct 1945
VF-32 (1943-5) (first use)			F6F	VF-32(1st): 1 Jun 1943-13 Nov 1945	VF-32 (1st)	13 November 1945	CVLG-32 established 1 Jun 1943, disestablished 13 Nov 1945
VF-33 (1942-5) (first use)		Hellcats	F6F	VGS-16: 6 Aug 1942-1 Mar 1943 VC-16: 1 Mar 1943-15 Aug 1943 VF-33(1st): 15 Aug 1943-9 Nov 1945	VF-33 (1st)	19 November 1945	CVEG-33 established 15 May 1944, disestablished 19 Nov 1945
VF-34 (first use)			F6F	VGS-34: 24 Feb 1943-1 Mar 1943 VC-34(1st): 1 Mar 1943-15 Aug 1943 VF-34(1st): 15 Aug 1943-8 Jul 1944	VF-34 (1st)	8 July 1944
VF-34 (1945) (second use)			F6F	VF-34(2nd): 1 Apr 1945-5 Dec 1945	VF-34 (2nd)	5 December 1945	CVLG-34 established 1 Apr 1945, disestablished 5 Dec 1945
VF-35			F6F	VF-35: 15 Jul 1943-19 Nov 1945	VF-35	19 November 1945	CVEG-35 established 15 Jul 1943, disestablished 5 Dec 1945
VF-36 (first use)			F4F	VGS-18: 15 Oct 1942-1 Mar 1943 VC-18: 1 Mar 1943-15 Aug 1943 VF-36(1st): 15 Aug 1943-5 Mar 1944 VF-18(2nd): 5 Mar 1944-15 Nov 1946 VF-7A: 15 Nov 1946-28 Jul 1948 VF-71(2nd): 28 Jul 1948-31 Mar 1959	VF-71 (2nd)	31 March 1959
VF-36 (1944-6) (second use)			F6F	VF-36: 15 May 1944-28 Jan 1946	VF-36 (2nd)	28 January 1946	CVEG-36 established 15 May 1944, disestablished 28 Jan 1946
VF-37			F6F	VF-37: 15 July 1943-20 Dec 1945	VF-37	20 December 1945	CVEG-37 established 15 Jul 1943, disestablished 20 Dec 1945
VF-38			F6F	VF-38: 20 Jun 1943-31 Jan 1946	VF-38	31 January 1946	CVLG established 16 Jun 1943, redesignated CVEG-38 15 Aug 1944, disestablished 31 Jan 1946
VF-39 (first use)			F6F	VC-64: 1 Jun 1943-15 Aug 1943 VF-39(1st): 15 Aug 1943-15 Jul 1944	VF-39 (1st)	15 July 1944
VF-39 (1945) (second use)			F6F	VF-39(2nd): 15 Mar 1945-10 Sep 1945	VF-39 (2nd)	10 September 1945	CVEG established 15 Mar 1945, redesignated CVLG-39 2 Jul 1945, disestablished 10 Sep 1945
VF-40			F6F	VF-40: 15 Jun 1943-19 Nov 1945	VF-40	19 November 1945	CVEG-40 established 15 Jun 1943, disestablished 19 Nov 1945
VF-41 (1945-6) (second use)		Firebirds	FR-1	VF-41(2nd): 26 Mar 1945-15 Nov 1946 VF-1E: 15 Nov 1946-1 Sep 1948 VF-1(4th): 1 Sep 1948-20 Nov 1948	VF-1 (4th)	20 November 1948	CVEG-41 established 26 Mar 1945, redesignated CVEG-1 15 Nov 1946
VF-42 (1945-6) (second use)			F6F	VF-42(2nd) 19 Jul 1945-15 Nov 1946 VF-2E: 15 Nov 1946-15 Sep 1948 VF-81(2nd): 15 Sep 1948-17 Jan 1950	VF-81 (2nd)	17 January 1959	CVEG-42 established 15 Jul 1945, redesignated CVEG-2 15 Nov 1946
VF-43 (1943) (first use)				VF-43(1st): 1 Aug 1943-8 Nov 1943	VF-43 (1st)	8 November 1943	CVLG-43 established 1 Aug 1943, disestablished 8 Nov 1943
VF-43 (1945-6) (second use)				VF-43(2nd): 9 Aug 1945-17 Jun 1946	VF-43 (2nd)	17 June 1946	CVEG-43 established 9 Aug 1945, disestablished 17 Jun 1946
VF-44 (first use)			F6F	VF-44(1st): on 1 Feb 1944-18 Sep 1945	VF-44 (1st)	18 September 1945	CVLG-44 established 1 Feb 1944, disestablished 18 Sep 1945
VF-45 (first use)		Gamecocks	F6F	VF-45(1st): 1 Apr 1944-10 Sep 1945	VF-45 (1st)	10 September 1945	CVLG-45 established 1 Apr 1944, disestablished 10 Sep 1945
VF-46		Men-O-War	F6F	VF-46: 15 Apr 1944-14 Sep 1945	VF-46	14 September 1945	CVLG-46 established 15 Apr 1944, disestablished 14 Sep 1945
VF-47			F6F	VF-47: on 15 May 1944-21 Sep 1945	VF-47	21 September 1945	CVLG-47 established 15 Apr 1944, disestablished 21 Sep 1945
VF-48			F6F	VF-48: on 15 Jun 1944- 2 Jan 1945	VF-48	2 January 1945	CVLG-48 established 1 Jun 1944, disestablished 2 Jan 1945
VF-49			F6F	VF-49: 10 Aug 1944-27 Nov 1945	VF-49	27 November 1945	CVEG established 10 Aug 1944, redesignated CVLG-49 1 Jan 1945, disestablished 27 Nov 1945
VF-50			F6F	VF-50: 10 Aug 1943-29 Oct 1945	VF-50	29 October 1945	CVLG established 10 Aug 1944, redesignated CVEG-50 1 Oct 1944, disestablished 29 Oct 1945
VF-51 (first use)			F6F	VF-51(1st): 22 Sep 1943-13 Nov 1945	VF-51 (1st)	13 November 1945	CVLG-51 established 22 Sep 1943, disestablished 13 Nov 1945
VF-52 (1943) (first use)				VF-52(1st): 1 Sep 1943-8 Nov 1943	VF-52 (1st)	8 November 1943	CVLG-52 established 1 Sep 1943, disestablished 8 Nov 1943
VF-52 (1945) (second use)				VF-52(2nd): 6 Jan 1945-25 May 1945	VF-52 (2nd)	25 May 1945	VF squadron assigned to Night Carrier Air Group (CVG(N)) 52 from 6 Jan to 25 May 1945 alongside specialized night fighter VF(N) and night torpedo VT(N) squadrons. CVLG(N)52 established 20 Oct 1944, redesignated, CVG(N)-52 6 Jan 1945, disestablished 15 Dec 1945
VF-53 (first use)			F6F	VF-53(1st): 2 Jan 1945-1 Apr 1945	VF-53 (1st)	1 April 1945	VF squadron assigned to Night Carrier Air Group (CVG(N)) 53 from 2 Jan to 1 Apr 1945 alongside specialized night fighter VF(N) and night torpedo VT(N) squadrons. CVG(N)-53 established 2 Jan 1945, disestablished 11 Jun 1945
VF-58			F6F	VF-58: 15 Mar 1946-15 Nov 1946 VF-1L: 15 Nov 1946-20 Nov 1948	VF-1L	20 November 1948	CVLG-58 established 19 Mar 1946, redesignated CVLG-1 15 Nov 1946
VF-60			F6F	VF-60: 15 Jul 1943-19 Nov 1945	VF-60	19 November 1945	CVEG-60 established 15 Jul 1943, disestablished 19 Nov 1945
VF-66		Firebirds	FR-1	VF-66: 1 Jan 1945-18 Oct 1945	VF-66	18 October 1945	CVEG-66 established 1 Jan 1945, disestablished 16 Jun 1945
VF-74 (1944) (first use)			F6F	VF-74(1st): 25 Mar 1944-1 Oct 1944	VF-74 (1st)	1 October 1944
VF-74A			F4U	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	CVBG-74 established 1 May 1945 assigned to a "new" large Midway class carrier and was initially assigned two VF squadrons, VF-74A and VF-74B
VF-74B				VF-74B: 1 May 1945-1 Aug 1945	VF-74B	1 August 1945	CVBG-74 established 1 May 1945 assigned to a "new" large Midway class carrier and was initially assigned two VF squadrons, VF-74A and VF-74B
VF-74 (1945-6) (second use)			F4U	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	The air group's second VF squadron (VF-74B) was disestablished and remaining squadron (VF-74A) was redesignated VF-74 as the single VF squadron of CVBG-74. CVBG-74 redesignated CVBG-1 15 Nov 1946
VF-75A		Gay Blades	F4U	VF-75A: 1 Jun 1945-1 Aug 1945 VF-75: 1 Aug 1945-15 Nov 1946 VF-3B(3rd): 15 Nov 1946-1 Sep 1948 VF-41(3rd): 1 Sep 1948-Jun 1950	VF-41 (3rd)	June 1950	CVBG-75 established 1 Jun 1945 assigned to a "new" large Midway class carrier and was initially assigned two VF squadrons, VF-75A and VF-75B
VF-75B				VF-75B: 1 Jun 1945-1 Aug 1945	VF-75B	1 August 1945	CVBG-75 established 1 Jun 1945 assigned to a "new" large Midway class carrier and was initially assigned two VF squadrons, VF-75A and VF-75B
VF-75		Gay Blades	F4U	VF-75A: 1 Jun 1945-1 Aug 1945 VF-75: 1 Aug 1945-15 Nov 1946 VF-3B(3rd): 15 Nov 1946-1 Sep 1948 VF-41(3rd): 1 Sep 1948-Jun 1950	VF-41 (3rd)	June 1950	The air group's second VF squadron (VF-75B) was disestablished and remaining squadron (VF-75A) was redesignated VF-75 as the single VF squadron of CVBG-75. CVBG-75 redesignated CVBG-3 14 Nov 1946
VF-80		Vipers	F6F-5	VF-80: 1 Feb 1944-16 Sep 1946	VF-80	16 September 1946	CVG-80 established 1 Feb 1944, disestablished 16 Sep 1946
VF-81 (first use)		Freelancers	F6F	VF-81(1st): 2 Mar 1944-15 Nov 1946 VF-13A: 15 Nov 1946-2 Aug 1948 VF-131(1st): 2 Aug 1948-15 Feb 1950 VF-64: 15 Feb 1950-1 Jul 1959 VF-21(3rd): 1 Jul 1959-31 Jan 1996	VF-21 (3rd)	31 January 1996	CVG-81 established 1 Mar 1944, redesignated CVAG-13 15 Nov 1946
VF-82 (first use)		Fighting Fools	F8F	VF-82(1st): 1 Apr 1944-15 Nov 1946 VF-17A: 15 Nov 1946-11 Aug 1948 VF-171(1st): 11 Aug 1948-15 Mar 1958	VF-171 (1st)	15 April 1958	CVG-82 established 1 Apr 1944, redesignated CVAG-17 15 Nov 1946
VF-83 (first use)			F6F-5	VF-83(1st): 1 May 1944-24 Sep 1945	VF-83 (1st)	24 September 1945	CVG-83 1 May 1944, disestablished 24 Sep 1945
VF-84 (first use)		Wolf Gang	F4U F6F	VF-84(1st): 1 May 1944-8 Oct 1945	VF-84 (1st)	8 October 1945	CVG-84 established 1 May 1944, disestablished 8 Oct 1945
VF-85			F4U F6F	VF-85: 1 May 1944-27 Sep 1945	VF-85	27 September 1945	CVG-85 established 15 May 1944, disestablished 27 Sep 1945
VF-86			F6F	VF-86: 15 Jun 1944-21 Nov 1945	VF-86	21 November 1945	CVG-86 established 15 Jun 1944, disestablished 21 Not 1945
VF-87			F6F	VF-87: 1 Jul 1944-2 Nov 1945	VF-87	2 November 1945	CVG-87 established 1 Jul 1944, disestablished 2 Nov 1945
VF-88			F6F	VF-88: 15 Aug 1944-29 Oct 1945	VF-88	29 October 1945	CVG-88 established 18 Aug 1944, disestablished 29 Oct 1945
VF-89			F4U	VF-89: 2 Oct 1944-27 Apr 1946	VF-89	27 April 1946	CVG-89 established 2 Oct 1944, disestablished 27 Apr 1946
VF-92 (1944-5) (first use)		Hells Kittens	F6F	VF-92(1st): 1 Dec 1944-18 Dec 1945	VF-92 (1st)	18 December 1945	CVG-92 established 2 Dec 1944, disestablished 18 Dec 1945
VF-93 (1944-6) (first use)		Polecats	F6F	VF-93(1st): 15 Dec 1944-30 Apr 1946	VF-93 (1st)	30 April 1946	CVG-93 established 21 Dec 1944, disestablished 30 Apr 1946
VF-94 (1944-5) (first use)		Tough Kitties	F6F	VF-94(1st): 15 Nov 1944-7 Nov 1945	VF-94 (1st)	7 November 1945	CVG-94 established 15 Nov 1944, disestablished 7 Nov 1945
VF-95			F4U	VF-95: 2 Jan 1945-31 Oct 1945	VF-95	31 October 1945	CVG-95 established 2 Jan 1945, disestablished 31 Oxt 1945
VF-97				VF-97: 1 Nov 1944-31 Mar 1946	VF-97	31 March 1946	CVG-97 established 1 Nov 1944, disestablished 31 Mar 1946
VF-98			F4U	VF-98: 28 Aug 1944-15 Nov 1946 VF-21A: 15 Nov 1946-5 Aug 1947	VF-21A	5 August 1947	CVG-98 established 28 Aug 1944, redesignated CVAG-21 15 Nov 1946
VF-99			F4U	VF-99: 15 Jul 1944-6 Sep 1945	VF-99	6 September 1945	CVG-99 established 15 Jul 1944, disestablished 8 Sep 1945
VF-100			F4U	VF-100: 1 Apr 1944-20 Feb 1946	VF-100	20 February 1946	CVG-100 established 1 Apr 1944, disestablished 20 Feb 1946
VF-150			F4U	VF-150: 22 Jan 1945-2 Nov 1945	VF-150	2 November 1945	CVG-150 established 22 Jan 1945, disestablished 2 Nov 1946
VF-151 (1945) (first use)			F4U	VF-151(1st): 12 Feb 1945-6 Oct 1945	VF-151 (1st)	6 October 1945	CVG-151 established 12 Feb 1945, disestablished 6 Oct 1945
VF-152 (first use)			F4U	VF-152(1st) 5 Mar 1945-21 Sep 1945	VF-152 (1st)	21 September 1945	CVG-152 established 5 Mar 1945, disestablished 21 Sep 1945
VF-153 (first use)		Fightin' Kangaroos	F6F	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-153 established 26 Mar 1945, redesignated CVAG-15 15 Nov 1946
VF-301 (1944) (first use)				VF-301(1st): 3 Jan 1944-1 Aug 1944	VF-301 (1st)	1 August 1944
VF-302 (1944) (first use)				VF-302(1st): 15 Jan 1944-1 Aug 1944	VF-302 (1st)	1 August 1944
VF-303				VF-303: 1 Mar 1944-4 May 1944	VF-303	4 May 1944
A new Squadron and Air Group designation scheme was established in 1946. Squadron designation suffix letters denoted to which type of Carrier Air Group (CVAG, CVBG, CVLG or CVEG) the squadron was assigned: A-CVAG aboard Essex class (attack) carriers, B-CVBG aboard Midway class (battle) carriers, L-CVLG aboard Independence or Saipan class (light) carriers or E-CVEG aboard remaining WWII escort carriers. CVAGs and CVBGs were designated with odd numbers and each was assigned two VF squadrons with the first carrying the Air Group's number and the second the next consecutive even number (CVAG-1: VF-1A, VF-2A; CVBG-1: VF-1B, VF-2B; CVAG-7: VF-7A, VF-8A; CVAG-11; VF-11A, VF-12A etc...)
VF-1A		Red Rippers	F8F	VF-5(1st): 1 Feb 1927-1 Jul 1927 VF-5S(1st): 1 Jul 1927-Jan 1928 VF-5B(1st): Jan 1928-1 Jul 1928 VB-1B: 1 Jul 1928-1 Jul 1930 VF-5B(2nd): 1 Jul 1930-Jul 1932 VF-5S(2nd): Jul 1932-Apr 1933 VF-5B(3rd): Apr 1933-1 Jul 1937 VF-4(2nd): 1 Jul 1937-15 Mar 1941 VF-41(1st): 15 Mar 1941-4 Aug 1943 VF-4(4th): 4 Aug 1943-15 Nov 1946 VF-1A: 15 Nov 1946-2 Aug 1948 VF-11(2nd): 2 Aug 1948-15 Feb 1959	VF-11 (2nd)	15 February 1959	Original "Red Rippers" squadron. 1st VF squadron of CVAG-1
VF-1B (1946-8) (third use)			F4U F8F	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	1st VF squadron of CVBG-1
VF-1E		Firebirds	FR-1 F6F	VF-41(2nd): 26 Mar 1945-15 Nov 1946 VF-1E: 15 Nov 1946-1 Sep 1948 VF-1(4th): 1 Sep 1948-20 Nov 1948	VF-1 (4th)	20 November 1948	Only VF squadron of CVEG-1
VF-1L			F6F F8F	VF-58: 15 Mar 1946-15 Nov 1946 VF-1L: 15 Nov 1946-20 Nov 1948	VF-1L	20 November 1948	Only VF squadron of CVLG-1. Assets merged with VA-1L in Nov 1948 to form second squadron designated VX-3
VF-2A		Ubangis	F6F F4U F8F	VBF-4: 12 May 1945-15 Nov 1946 VF-2A: 15 Nov 1946-2 Aug 1948 VF-12(2nd): 2 Aug 1948-1 Aug 1955 VA-12: 1 Aug 1955-1 Oct 1986	VA-12	1 October 1986	2nd VF squadron of CVAG-1
VF-2B (1946-8) (fourth use)			F4U	VBF-74A: 1 May 1945-1 Aug 1945 VBF-74: 1 Aug 1945-15 Nov 1946 VF-2B(4th): 15 Nov 1946-1 Sep 1948 VF-22(2nd): 1 Sep 1948-6 Jun 1958	VF-22 (2nd)	6 June 1958	2nd VF squadron of CVBG-1
VF-2E			F6F F8F	VF-42(2nd) 19 Jul 1945-15 Nov 1946 VF-2E: 15 Nov 1946-15 Sep 1948 VF-81(2nd): 15 Sep 1948-17 Jan 1950	VF-81 (2nd)	17 January 1950	Only VF squadron of CVEG-2
VF-3A		Shooting Stars	F6F	VF-1B(2nd):1 Jul 1935-1 Jul 1937 VF-6(2nd): 1 Jul 1937-15 Jul 1943 VF-3(3rd): 15 Jul 1943-15 Nov 1946 VF-3A: 15 Nov 1946-7 Aug 1948 VF-31(2nd): 7 Aug 1948-2006 VFA-31: 2006-present	VFA-31	Not applicable, still exists	1st VF squadron of CVAG-3. On 15 Jul 1943 VF-3(2nd) and VF-6(2nd) swapped designations with VF-3(2nd) becoming VF-6(3rd) and VF-6(2nd) becoming VF-3(3rd). The new VF-3(3rd) laid claim to VF-3(2nd)'s Felix the Cat insignia and both squadrons used it until the original owner (then VF-6(3rd)) was disestablished leaving it with VF-3(3rd) which was later redesignated VF-3A, VF-31(2nd) and is today VFA-31. The "Tomcatters" nickname was instituted with redesignation to VF-31
VF-3B (1946-8) (third use)		Gay Blades	F4U	VF-75A: 1 Jun 1945-1 Aug 1945 VF-75: 1 Aug 1945-15 Nov 1946 VF-3B(3rd): 15 Nov 1946-1 Sep 1948 VF-41(3rd): 1 Sep 1948-Jun 1950	VF-41 (3rd)	June 1950	1st VF squadron of CVBG-3
VF-3E			F8F	VF-3E: 21 Apr 1947-15 Sep 1948 VF-82(2nd): 15 Sep 1948-29 Nov 1949	VF-82 (2nd)	29 November 1949	Only VF squadron of CVEG-3
VF-4A		White Lightning	F8F	VBF-3: 1 Feb 1945-15 Nov 1946 VF-4A: 15 Nov 1946-7 Aug 1948 VF-32(2nd): 7 Aug 1948-Nov 2005 VFA-32: Nov 2005-present	VFA-32	15 February 1959	2nd VF squadron of CVAG-3. Because VBF-3 was established by being split out VF-3(3rd) the squadron originally called themselves the "Crazy Cats" and used the Felix the Cat insignia which made them the third squadron along with VF-3(3rd) and VF-6(3rd) to use the Felix the Cat insignia at the same time. As VF-4A the squadron abandoned the Felix the Cat insignia, called themselves "White Lightining" and created a new insignia.
VF-4B		Green Pawns	F4U	VBF-75A: 1 Jun 1945-1 Aug 1945 VBF-75: 1 Aug 1945-15 Nov 1946 VF-4B: 15 Nov 1946-1 Sep 1948 VF-42(3rd): 1 Sep 1948-8 Jun 1950	VF-42 (3rd)	8 June 1950	2nd VF squadron of CVBG-3. The "Green Pawns" insignia was first approved for use by VBF-75 and was carried through the redesignations to VF-4B and VF-42(3rd)
VF-5A		Screaming Eagles	F8F FJ-1	VF-1(2nd): 15 Feb 1943-15 Jul 1943 VF-5(3rd): 15 Jul 1943-15 Nov 1946 VF-5A: 15 Nov 1946-16 Aug 1948 VF-51(2nd): 16 Aug 1948-31 Mar 1995	VF-51 (2nd)	31 March 1995	1st VF squadron of CVAG-5
VF-5B (1946-8) (fourth use)		Jolly Rogers	F4U-4 F8F-2	VF-17: 1 Jan 1943-15 Nov 1946 VF-5B(4th): 15 Nov 1946-28 Jul 1948 VF-61: 28 Jul 1948-15 Apr 1959	VF-61	15 April 1959	1st VF squadron of CVBG-5. Original "Jolly Rogers" squadron. Name created by VF-17 and carried through VF-5B(4th) and VF-61 redesignations
VF-6A		Knightriders	F4U-4	VBF-5: 8 May 1945-15 Nov 1946 VF-6A: 15 Nov 1946-16 Aug 1948 VF-52(3rd): 16 Aug 1948-23 Feb 1959	VF-52 (3rd)	23 February 1959	2nd VF squadron of CVAG-5
VF-6B (1946-8) (third use)			F4U F8F	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	2nd VF squadron of CVBG-5
VF-7A			F8F	VGS-18: 15 Oct 1942-1 Mar 1943 VC-18: 1 Mar 1943-15 Aug 1943 VF-36(1st): 15 Aug 1943-5 Mar 1944 VF-18(2nd): 5 Mar 1944-15 Nov 1946 VF-7A: 15 Nov 1946-28 Jul 1948 VF-71(2nd): 28 Jul 1948-31 Mar 1959	VF-71 (2nd)	31 March 1959	1st VF squadron of CVAG-7
VF-8A		Bearcats	F8F	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	2nd VF squadron of CVAG-7
VF-9A		Jokers	F6F F8F	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	1st VF squadron of CVAG-9
VF-10A	Adopted in 1948	Be-Devilers (Adopted in 1948)	F8F	VBF-20: 16 Apr 1945-15 Nov 1946 VF-10A: 15 Nov 1946-12 Aug 1948 VF-92(2nd): 12 Aug 1948-15 Jan 1950 VF-74(3rd): 15 Jan 1950-30 Apr 1994	VF-74 (3rd)	30 Apr 1994	2nd VF squadron of CVAG-9
VF-11A		Sundowners	F8F	VF-11(1st): 10 Oct 1942-15 Nov 1946 VF-11A: 15 Nov 1946-15 Jul 1948 VF-111(1st)15 Jul 1948-19 Jan 1959	VF-111 (1st)	19 January 1959	1st VF squadron of CVAG-11. First "Sundowners" squadron, name and insignia created by VF-11(1st) and carried through VF-11A and VF-111(1st) redesignations
VF-12A			F6F F8F	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	2nd VF squadron of CVAG-11
VF-13A		Freelancers	F4U	VF-81(1st): 2 Mar 1944-15 Nov 1946 VF-13A: 15 Nov 1946-2 Aug 1948 VF-131(1st): 2 Aug 1948-15 Feb 1950 VF-64: 15 Feb 1950-1 Jul 1959 VF-21(3rd): 1 Jul 1959-31 Jan 1996	VF-21 (3rd)	31 January 1996	1st VF squadron of CVAG-13
VF-14A			F4U F8F	VBF-81: 13 May 1945-15 Nov 1946 VF-14A: 15 Nov 1946-2 Aug 1948 VF-132(1st): 2 Aug 1948-30 Nov 1949	VF-132 (1st)	30 November 1949	2nd VF squadron of CVAG-13
VF-15A		Black Knights	F6F F8F	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	1st VF squadron of CVAG-15
VF-16A	(1948)	Copperheads	F6F F8F	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	2nd VF squadron of CVAG-15
VF-17A		Phantom Fighters	F8F FH	VF-82(1st): 1 Apr 1944-15 Nov 1956 VF-17A: 15 Nov 1946-11 Aug 1948 VF-171(1st): 11 Aug 1948-15 Mar 1958	VF-171 (1st)	15 March 1958	1st VF squadron of CVAG-17
VF-18A		Checkmates	F4U F8F	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	2nd VF squadron of CVAG-17
VF-19A		Satan's Kittens	F6F F8F	VF-19: 15 Aug 1943-15 Nov 1946 VF-19A: 15 Nov 1946-24 Aug 1948 VF-191(1st): 24 Aug 1948-1 Mar 1978	VF-191 (1st)	1 March 1978	1st VF squadron of CVAG-19
VF-20A			F6F F4U	VBF-19: 20 Jan 1945-15 Nov 1946 VF-20A: 15 Nov 1946-24 Aug 1948 VF-192(1st): 24 Aug 1948-15 Feb 1950 VF-114: 15 Feb 1950-30 Apr 1993	VF-114	30 April 1993	2nd VF squadron of CVAG-19
VF-21A			F4U	VF-98: 28 Aug 1944-15 Nov 1946 VF-21A: 15 Nov 1946-5 Aug 1947	VF-21A	5 August 1947	1st VF squadron of CVAG-21
VF-22A			F4U	VBF-98: 1 Feb 1945-15 Nov 1946 VF-22A: 15 Nov 1946-5 Aug 1947	VF-22A	5 August 1947	2nd VF squadron of CVAG-21
A new Squadron and Air Group designation scheme was established in 1948. Squadron suffix letters were dropped and CVAGs and CVBGs were all redesignated CVGs. New squadron designation numbers denoted to which CVG the squadron was assigned with the first one or two digits denoting the CVG followed by a 1, 2 or 3 to differentiate between the VF squadrons (CVG-1: VF-11, VF-12, VF-13; CVG-2: VF-21, VF-22, VF-23; CVG-11: VF-111, VF-112, VF-113; CVG-15: VF-151, VF-152, VF-153 etc...). A fourth VF squadron (VF-__4) was added to most CVGs beginning in 1949. When a squadron was moved from one CVG to another it was redesignated to conform with the designation of the newly assigned CVG. That practice had begun to be abandoned by the mid 1950s when squadrons which were transferred from one CVG to another were redesignated in some cases but not in others. By 1965 the practice of redesignataing squadrons in accordance with Carrier Air Wing (CVGs were retitled Carrier Air Wings (CVW) on 20 December 1963) assignment had ceased completely and squadron designations were "frozen" and divorced from Carrier Air Wing designations. Squadrons and CVGs are grouped by designation below for ease of reading the table but it should not be assumed that the listed squadrons were assigned only to the CVG in which section they appear in the table.
VF-1 (1945-8) (fourth use)		Firebirds	F6F	VF-41(2nd): 26 Mar 1945-15 Nov 1946 VF-1E: 15 Nov 1946-1 Sep 1948 VF-1(4th): 1 Sep 1948-20 Nov 1948	VF-1 (4th)	20 November 1948	When CVEG-1 was disestablished on 1 Sep 1948 its VF squadron was redesignated VF-1(4th) until it was disestablished less than three months later
CVG-1 (2nd): CVAG-1 redesignated CVG-1 (2nd) 1 Sep 1948, currently exists as CVW-1
VF-11 (1948-59) (second use)		Red Rippers	F8F F2H	VF-5(1st): 1 Feb 1927-1 Jul 1927 VF-5S(1st): 1 Jul 1927-Jan 1928 VF-5B(1st): Jan 1928-1 Jul 1928 VB-1B: 1 Jul 1928-1 Jul 1930 VF-5B(2nd): 1 Jul 1930-Jul 1932 VF-5S(2nd): Jul 1932-Apr 1933 VF-5B(3rd): Apr 1933-1 Jul 1937 VF-4(2nd): 1 Jul 1937-15 Mar 1941 VF-41(1st): 15 Mar 1941-4 Aug 1943 VF-4(4th): 4 Aug 1943-15 Nov 1946 VF-1A: 15 Nov 1946-2 Aug 1948 VF-11(2nd): 2 Aug 1948-15 Feb 1959	VF-11 (2nd)	15 February 1959	Original "Red Rippers" squadron. Redesignated as one of CVG-1(2nd)'s initial squadrons
VF-11 (1959-2005) (third use)	(Adopted from disestablished VF-11(2nd))	Red Rippers (adopted from disestablished VF-11(2nd))	F8U/F-8 F-4 F-14	VF-43(4th): 1 Sep 1950-16 Feb 1959 VF-11(3rd): 16 Feb 1959-5 Nov 2005 VFA-11: 5 Nov 2005-present	VFA-11	Not applicable, still exists	Was redesignated VF-11(3rd) the day after VF-11(2nd) was disestablished to replace VF-11(2nd) in CVG-1(2nd). Adopted the "Red Rippers" nickname and insignia becoming the second and current "Red Rippers" squadron
VF-12 (1948-55) (second use)		Ubangis	F8F F2H	VBF-4: 12 May 1945-15 Nov 1946 VF-2A: 15 Nov 1946-2 Aug 1948 VF-12(2nd): 2 Aug 1948-1 Aug 1955 VA-12: 1 Aug 1955-1 Oct 1986	VA-12	1 October 1986	Redesignated as one of CVG-1(2nd)'s initial squadrons
VF-13 (1948-69) (second use)		Night Cappers	F4U F8F F9F F4D F3H/F-3 F-8	VF-13(2nd): 2 Aug 1948-1 Oct 1969	VF-13 (2nd)	1 October 1969	Established as one of CVG-1(2nd)'s initial squadrons
VF-14 (1949-2001) (second use)		Top Hatters	F4U F3D F3H/F-3 F-4 F-14	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 from being a CVG-1 (2nd) VA squadron to being its 4th VF squadron
CVG-2 (2nd): CVBG-1 redesignated CVG-2 (2nd) 1 Sep 1948, currently exists as CVW-2
VF-21 (1948-59) (second use)		Mach Busters	F8F F9F FJ F11F	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	Redesignated as one of CVG-2(2nd)'s initial squadrons
VF-21 (1959-96) (third use)		Freelancers	F3H/F-3 F-4 F-14	VF-81(1st): 2 Mar 1944-15 Nov 1946 VF-13A: 15 Nov 1946-2 Aug 1948 VF-131(1st): 2 Aug 1948-15 Feb 1950 VF-64: 15 Feb 1950-1 Jul 1959 VF-21(3rd): 1 Jul 1959-31 Jan 1996	VF-21 (3rd)	31 January 1996	Replaced VF-21(2nd) in CVG-2(2nd) when VF-21(2nd) was redesignated a VA squadron
VF-22 (1948-58) (second use)			F2H-2	VBF-74A: 1 May 1945-1 Aug 1945 VBF-74: 1 Aug 1945-15 Nov 1946 VF-2B(4th): 15 Nov 1946-1 Sep 1948 VF-22(2nd): 1 Sep 1948-6 Jun 1958	VF-22 (2nd)	6 June 1958	Redesignated as one of CVG-2(2nd)'s initial squadrons
VF-23 (1948-59) (second use)	(1949) (1955)	Flashers (1949), Vigilantes (1959)	F6F F4U F9F F2H F4D F3H	VF-23(2nd): 6 Aug 1948-23 Feb 1959 VF-151(4th): 23 Feb 1959-1 Jun 1986 VFA-151: 1 Jun 1986-present	VFA-151	Not applicable, still exists	Established as one of CVG-2(2nd)'s initial squadrons
VF-24 (1949-59) (second use)		Red Checkertails	F4U F9F FJ-1 FJ-3 F3H F11F F8U	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 from being a CVG-2 (2nd) VA squadron to being its 4th VF squadron. On 9 March 1959, VF-24(2nd) traded insignia, nicknames and designations with VF-211(2nd) becoming VF-211(3rd) while VF-211(2nd) became VF-24(3rd).
VF-24 1959-96) (third use)		Red Checkertails, Fighting Renegades (1979)	F8U/F-8 F-14	VF-211(2nd): Jun 1955-9 Mar 1959 VF-24(3rd): 9 Mar 1959-31 Aug 1996	VF-24 (3rd)	31 August 1996	On 9 March 1959, VF-211(2nd) traded insignia, nicknames and designations with VF-24(2nd) becoming VF-24(3rd) in CVG-2(2nd) while VF-24(2nd) became VF-211(3rd).
VF-26 (second use)		Sundowners	F-8	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	For 16 days in September 1964 VF-111(2nd) was redesignated VF-26(2nd) before being redesignated back to VF-111(3rd). It was transferred to CVG-2(2nd) from CVG-11(2nd) and remained in CVG-2(2nd) after its redesignation back to VF-111(3rd)
CVG-3 (2nd): CVAG-3 redesignated CVG-3 (2nd) 1 Sep 1948, currently exists as CVW-3
VF-31 (1948-2006) (second use)		Tomcatters	F9F F2H F3H/F-3 F-4 F-14	VF-1B(2nd):1 Jul 1935-1 Jul 1937 VF-6(2nd): 1 Jul 1937-15 Jul 1943 VF-3(3rd): 15 Jul 1943-15 Nov 1946 VF-3A: 15 Nov 1946-7 Aug 1948 VF-31(2nd): 7 Aug 1948-2006 VFA-31: 2006-present	VFA-31	Not applicable, still exists	Redesignated as one of CVG-3(2nd)'s initial squadrons. On 15 Jul 1943 VF-3(2nd) and VF-6(2nd) swapped designations with VF-3(2nd) becoming VF-6(3rd) and VF-6(2nd) becoming VF-3(3rd). The new VF-3(3rd) laid claim to VF-3(2nd)'s Felix the Cat insignia and both squadrons used it until the original owner (then VF-6(3rd)) was disestablished leaving it with VF-3(3rd) which was later redesignated VF-3A, VF-31(2nd) and is today VFA-31. The "Tomcatters" nickname was instituted with redesignation to VF-31
VF-32 (1948-2005) (second use)	(White Lighting) (Swordsmen)	White Lightning, Swordsman (1956)	F4U F9F-6 F8U/F-8 F-4 F-14	VBF-3: 1 Feb 1945-15 Nov 1946 VF-4A: 15 Nov 1946-7 Aug 1948 VF-32(2nd): 7 Aug 1948-Nov 2005 VFA-32: Nov 2005-present	VFA-32	Not applicable, still exists	Redesignated as one of CVG-3(2nd)'s initial squadrons. Because VBF-3 was established by being split out VF-3(3rd) the squadron originally called themselves the "Crazy Cats" and used the Felix the Cat insignia which made them the third squadron along with VF-3(3rd) and VF-6(3rd) to use the Felix the Cat insignia at the same time. As VF-4A the squadron abandoned the Felix the Cat insignia, called themselves "White Lightining" and created a new insignia.
VF-33 (1948-93) (second use)	(Tarsiers) (Starfighters)	Tarsiers (1948), Astronauts (1958), Tarsiers (1961), Starfighters (1981)	F4U F9F-6 FJ-3 F11F F8U/F-8 F-4 F-14	VF-33(2nd): 12 Oct 1948-1 Oct 1993	VF-33 (2nd)	1 October 1993	Established as one of CVG-3(2nd)'s initial squadrons
VF-34 (1943-69) (third use)		Jokers	F8F F9F F2H	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	Redesignated VF-34(3rd) and added to CVG-3(2nd) as its 4th VF sqdn after CVG-9(2nd) was disestablished
CVG-4 (2nd): CVBG-1 redesignated CVG-4 (2nd) 1 Sep 1948, disestablished 8 Jun 1950
VF-41 (1948-50) (third use)		Gay Blades	F4U	VF-75A: 1 Jun 1945-1 Aug 1945 VF-75: 1 Aug 1945-15 Nov 1946 VF-3B(3rd): 15 Nov 1946-1 Sep 1948 VF-41(3rd): 1 Sep 1948-Jun 1950	VF-41 (3rd)	June 1950	Redesignated as one of CVG-4(2nd)'s initial squadrons
VF-42 (1945-50) (third use)		Green Pawns	F4U	VBF-75A: 1 Jun 1945-1 Aug 1945 VBF-75: 1 Aug 1945-15 Nov 1946 VF-4B: 15 Nov 1946-1 Sep 1948 VF-42(3rd): 1 Sep 1948-8 Jun 1950	VF-42 (3rd)	8 June 1950	Redesignated as one of CVG-4(2nd)'s initial squadrons. The "Green Pawns" insignia was first approved for use by VBF-75 and was carried through the redesignations to VF-4B and VF-42(3rd)
VF-43 (1948-50) (third use)		Blue Pawns^[26]	F4U^[27]	VF-43(3rd): 1 Oct 1948-1950	VF-43 (3rd)	1950	Established as one of CVG-4(2nd)'s initial squadrons
CVG-4 (3rd): Established 1 Sep 1950, redesignated RCVG-4 1 Apr 1958 to control FRSs, disestablished 1 Jun 1970 as RCVW-4
VF-41 (1950-2001) (fourth use)		Black Aces	F2H F3H F4H/F-4 F-14	VF-41(4th): on 1 Sep 1950-Dec 2001 VFA-41: Dec 2001-present	VFA-141	Not applicable, still exists	Established as one of CVG-4(3rd)'s initial squadrons
VF-42 (1950-3) (fourth use)	(adopted from disestablished VF-42(3rd))	Green Pawns	F4U AD	VF-42(4th): 1 Sep 1950-1 Nov 1953 VA-42: 1 Nov 1953-30 Sep 1994	VA-42	30 September 1994	Established as one of CVG-4(3rd)'s initial squadrons. Adopted the nickname and insignia of the disestablished VF-42(3rd)
VF-43 (1950-9) (fourth use)		Rebel's Raiders	F4U F9F Cougar F2H	VF-43(4th): 1 Sep 1950-16 Feb 1959 VF-11(3rd): 16 Feb 1959-5 Nov 2005 VFA-11: 5 Nov 2005-present	VFA-11	Not applicable, still exists	Established as one of CVG-4(3rd)'s initial squadrons. Was redesignated VF-11(3rd) the day after VF-11(2nd) was disestablished. Adopted the "Red Ripper" nickname and insignia on 16 Feb 1959 as VF-11(3rd)
VF-44 (1950-6) (second use)			F4U F2H	VF-44(2nd): 1 Sep 1950-1 Jan 1956 VA-44(2nd): 1 Jan 1956-1 May 1970	VA-44 (2nd)	1 May 1970	Established as one of CVG-4(3rd)'s initial squadrons
CVG-5 (2nd): CVAG-5 redesignated CVG-5 (2nd) 1 Sep 1948, currently exists as CVW-5
VF-51 (1948-95) (second use)		Screaming Eagles	FJ F9F Panther F9F Cougar F8U/F-8 F-4 F-14	VF-1(2nd): 15 Feb 1943-15 Jul 1943 VF-5(3rd): 15 Jul 1943-15 Nov 1946 VF-5A: 15 Nov 1946-16 Aug 1948 VF-51(2nd): 16 Aug 1948-31 Mar 1995	VF-51 (2nd)	31 March 1995	Redesignated as one of CVG-5(2nd)'s initial squadrons
VF-52 (1948-69) (third use)		Knightriders	TO-1 F9F-2 F2H-3	VBF-5: 8 May 1945-15 Nov 1946 VF-6A: 15 Nov 1946-16 Aug 1948 VF-52(3rd): 16 Aug 1948-23 Feb 1959	VF-52 (3rd)	23 February 1959	Redesignated as one of CVG-5(2nd)'s initial squadrons
VF-53 (1948-58) (second use)		Gunfighters	F4U F9F	VF-53(2nd): 16 Aug 1948-11 Apr 1958 VF-124(2nd): 11 Apr 1958-30 Sep 1994	VF-124 (2nd)	30 September 1994	Established as one of CVG-5(2nd)'s initial squadrons
VF-53 (1958-62) (third use)		Pukin' Dogs	F3H	VF-871: 20 Jul 1950-4 Feb 1953 VF-123: 4 Feb 1953-12 Apr 1958 VF-53(3rd): 12 Apr 1958-20 Jun 1962 VF-143(2nd): 20 Jun 1962-2005 VFA-143: 2005-present	VFA-143	Not applicable, still exists	USNR VF-871 activated on 20 Jul 1950 for the Korean War. Reassigned to CVG-5(2nd) in 1958 when it and VF-53(2nd) swapped air groups
VF-53 (1963-71) (fourth use)		Iron Angels	F-8	VF-721: 20 Jul 1950-4 Feb 1953 VF-141: 4 Feb 1953-15 Oct 1963 VF-53(4th): 15 Oct 1963-29 Jan 1971	VF-53 (4th)	29 January 1971	USNR VF-721 activated on 20 Jul 1950 for the Korean War. Assigned in 1963 to CVG-5(2nd) as its second VF squadron to replace VF-54(2nd) when it was moved back to CVG-9
VF-54 (first use)	(1951)	Copperheads, Hell's Angels (1951)	F4U AD	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	Redesignated VF-54(1st) and added to CVG-5(2nd) as its 4th VF sqdn after CVG-15(2nd) was disestablished
VF-54 (1962-3) (second use)		Silver Kings	F3H/F-3 F-4	VF-92(3rd): 23 Mar 1952-1 Jun 1962 VF-54(2nd): 1 Jun 1962-15 Oct 1963 VF-92(4th): 1 Oct 1963-12 Dec 1975	VF-92 (4th)	12 December 1975	Assigned in 1962 to CVG-5(2nd) as its second VF squadron to replace VF-53(3rd) when it was moved to CVG-14(2nd)
CVG-6 (2nd): CVBG-5 redesignated CVG-6 (2nd) 1 Sep 1948, disestablished 1 Apr 1992 as CVW-6
VF-61		Jolly Rogers	F8F F9F Panther F9F Cougar FJ-3 F3H	VF-17: 1 Jan 1943-15 Nov 1946 VF-5B(4th): 15 Nov 1946-28 Jul 1948 VF-61: 28 Jul 1948-15 Apr 1959	VF-61	15 April 1959	Redesignated as one of CVG-6(2nd)'s initial squadrons. Original "Jolly Rogers" squadron. Name created by VF-17 and carried through VF-5B(4th) and VF-61 redesignations
VF-62 (first use)	(1952)	Gladiators (1952)	F8F F2H	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	Redesignated as one of CVG-6(2nd)'s initial squadrons
VF-62 (1955-69) (second use)		Boomerangs	FJ-3M F8U/F-8	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) on the same day to replace VF-62(1st) in CVG-6(2nd) when VF-62(1st) was redesignated a VA squadron
VF-63		Fighting Redcocks	F8F F4U F9F Panther F9F Cougar	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	Established as one of CVG-6(2nd)'s initial squadrons
VF-64		Freelancers	F4U F9F F3H	VF-81(1st): 2 Mar 1944-15 Nov 1946 VF-13A: 15 Nov 1946-2 Aug 1948 VF-131(1st): 2 Aug 1948-15 Feb 1950 VF-64: 15 Feb 1950-1 Jul 1959 VF-21(3rd): 1 Jul 1959-31 Jan 1996	VF-21 (3rd)	31 January 1996	Redesignated VF-64 and added to CVG-6(2nd) as its 4th VF sqdn after CVG-13(2nd) was disestablished
CVG-7 (2nd): CVAG-7 redesignated CVG-7 (2nd) 1 Sep 1948, still exists as CVW-7
VF-71 (1942-1959) (second use)			F9F-2 F2H-4	VGS-18: 15 Oct 1942-1 Mar 1943 VC-18: 1 Mar 1943-15 Aug 1943 VF-36(1st): 15 Aug 1943-5 Mar 1944 VF-18(2nd): 5 Mar 1944-15 Nov 1946 VF-7A: 15 Nov 1946-28 Jul 1948 VF-71(2nd): 28 Jul 1948-31 Mar 1959	VF-71 (2nd)	31 March 1959	Redesignate as one of CVG-7(2nd)'s initial squadrons
VF-72 (1948-56) (second use)	(1950)	Bearcats, Hawks (1950)	F8F F9F Panther	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	Redesignated as one of CVG-7(2nd)'s initial squadrons
VF-73		Jesters	F6F F8F F4U F9F-5 F9F-6 F2H FJ-3	VF-73: 27 Jul 1948-1 Mar 1958	VF-73	1 March 1958	Established as one of CVG-7(2nd)'s initial squadrons
VF-74 (1950-94) (third use)		Be-Devilers	F8F F4U F9F-8 F4D F4H/F-4 F-14	VBF-20: 16 Apr 1945-15 Nov 1946 VF-10A: 15 Nov 1946-12 Aug 1948 VF-92(2nd): 12 Aug 1948-15 Jan 1950 VF-74(3rd): 15 Jan 1950-30 Apr 1994	VF-74 (3rd)	30 April 1994	Redesignated VF-74(3rd) and added to CVG-7(2nd) as its 4th VF sqdn after CVG-9(2nd) was disestablished
CVG-8 (2nd): Planned for establishment in 1948 but cancelled
VF-81 (1948-50) (second use)			F8F F4U-5	VF-42(2nd) 19 Jul 1945-15 Nov 1946 VF-2E: 15 Nov 1946-15 Sep 1948 VF-81(2nd): 15 Sep 1948-17 Jan 1950	VF-81 (2nd)	17 January 1950	Redesignated for assignment to CVG-8(2nd) but CVG-8 establishment was cancelled and squadron was disestablished
VF-82 (1948-9) (second use)			F8F	VF-3E: 21 Apr 1947-15 Sep 1948 VF-82(2nd): 15 Sep 1948-29 Nov 1949	VF-82 (2nd)	29 November 1949	Redesignated for assignment to CVG-8(2nd) but CVG-8 establishment was cancelled and squadron was disestablished
VF-83 (1948-50) (second use)				VF-83(2nd): 15 Sep 1948-1949 or 50	VF-83 (2nd)	1949 or 50	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 received USNR squadrons activated for the Korean war, still exists as CVW-8
VF-81 (1953-5) (third use)		Waldomen	F9F-5 F7U	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	USNR VF-671 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 VF-81 in 1953
VF-81 (1955-9) (fourth 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) on 1 Jul 1955 and redesignated VF-81(4th) on the same day. Replaced VF-81(3rd) in CVG-8(2nd)
VF-82 (1953-9) (third use)		Iron Men	F2H F3H	VF-742: 2 Feb 1951-4 Feb 1953 VF-82(3rd): 4 Feb 1953-15 April 1959	VF-82 (3rd)	15 April 1959	USNR VF-742 activated on 2 Feb 1951 for the Korean War and assigned to CVG-8(2nd) when it was established on 9 Apr. Permanently activated and redesignated VF-82 in 1953
VF-83 (1953-6) (third use)		Roaring Bulls	F9F-5 F7U	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	USNR VF-916 activated on 1 Feb 1951 for the Korean War and assigned to CVG-8(2nd) when it was established on 9 Apr. Permanently activated and redesignated VF-83 in 1953
VF-84 (1953-5) (second use)	(Apr 1954)	Sidewinders (Apr 1954)	F4U F8F F9F-5	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	USNR VF-921 activated on 1 Feb 1951 for the Korean War and assigned to CVG-8(2nd) when it was established on 9 Apr. Permanently activated and redesignated VF-84 in 1953
VF-84 (1955-95) (third use)	(1960)	Vagabonds, Jolly Rogers (1960)	FJ-3 F8U/F-8 F-4 F-14	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) on 1 Jul 1955 and redesignated VF-84(3rd) on the same day. Replaced VF-84(2nd) in CVG-8(2nd) when VF-84(2nd) was redesignated a VA squadron in CVG-8(2nd). Second "Jolly Rogers" squadron, adopted name and insignia on 1 Apr 1960 following disestablishment of VF-61.
CVG-9 (2nd): CVAG-9 redesignated CVG-9 (2nd) 1 Sep 1948, disestablished 1 Dec 1949
VF-91 (1948-50) (first use)	(1949)	Jokers	F8F	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	Redesignated as one of CVG-9(2nd)'s initial squadrons
VF-92 (second use)		Be-Devilers	F8F	VBF-20: 16 Apr 1945-15 Nov 1946 VF-10A: 15 Nov 1946-12 Aug 1948 VF-92(2nd): 12 Aug 1948-15 Jan 1950 VF-74(3rd): 15 Jan 1950-30 Apr 1994	VF-74 (3rd)	30 Apr 1994	Redesignated as one of CVG-9(2nd)'s initial squadrons
VF-93 (1948-9) (second use)			F4U	VF-93(2nd): 12 Aug 1948-30 Nov 1949	VF-93 (2nd)	30 November 1949	Established as one of CVG-9(2nd)'s initial squadrons
CVG-9 (3rd): Established 26 Mar 1952, still exists as CVW-9
VF-91 (second use)		Red Lightnings	F9F-2 F9F-6 FJ-3 F8U/F-8	VF-91(2nd): 26 Mar 1952-1 Aug 1963 VF-194(3rd): 1 Aug 1963-1 Mar 1978	VF-194 (3rd)	1 March 1978	Established as one of CVG-9(3rd)'s initial squadrons
VF-92 (1952-75) (third use)		Silver Kings	F4U F9F-2 F2H F3H	VF-92(3rd): 23 Mar 1952-1 Jun 1962 VF-54(2nd): 1 Jun 1962-15 Oct 1963 VF-92(4th): 1 Oct 1963-12 Dec 1975	VF-92 (4th)	12 December 1975	Established as one of CVG-9(3rd)'s initial squadrons
VF-92 (1952-75) (fourth use)		Silver Kings	F-4	VF-92(3rd): 23 Mar 1952-1 Jun 1962 VF-54(2nd): 1 Jun 1962-15 Oct 1963 VF-92(4th): 1 Oct 1963-12 Dec 1975	VF-92 (4th)	12 December 1975	Returned to CVG-9(3rd) from CVG-5(2nd) in Oct 1963 becoming VF-92(4th) to replace VF-91(2nd)
VF-93 (third use)		Blue Blazers (1954)	FG-1 F9F-2/5 F9F-8	VF-93(3rd): 26 Mar 1952-15 Sep 1956 VA-93: 15 Sep 1956-30 Aug 1986	VA-93	30 August 1986	Established as one of CVG-9(3rd)'s initial squadrons
VF-94 (1952-8) (second use)	(1952) (1955)	Tough Kitties (adopted from disestablished VF-94(1st))	F4U F9F Panther FJ-3 F9F Cougar	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	Established as one of CVG-9(3rd)'s initial squadrons
VF-96		Fighting Falcons	F8U/F-8 F-4	VF-791: 20 Jul 1950-4 Feb 1953 VF-142(1st): 4 Feb 1953-1 Jun 1962 VF-96: 1 Jun 1962-1 Dec 1975	VF-96	1 December 1975	USNR VF-971 activated on 20 Jul 1959 for the Korean War. Redesignated VF-96 to replace VF-92(3rd) in CVG-9(3rd) when VF-92(3rd) was moved to CVG-5(2nd)
CVG-10 (2nd): Established 1 May 1952, disestablished 20 Nov 1969 as CVW-10(1st)
VF-101		Grim Reapers	FG-1 F2H F4D F3H/F-3 F4H/F-4 F-14	VF-101: 1 May 1952-1 May 2012 (inactive 30 Sep 2005-1 May 2012) VFA-101: 1 May 2012-present	VFA-101	Not applicable, still exists	Established as one of CVG-10(2nd)'s initial squadrons, however it never deployed with CVG-10 and was moved to CVG-1 (without being redesignated) in 1954. Adopted "Grim Reapers" name and insignia from disestablished VF-10. Transferred to RCVG-4 in 1958 (without being redesignated) and operated as a FRS from Apr 1958 to 30 Sep 2005. The squadron was deactivated on 30 Sep 2005 and reactivated on 1 May 2012 as a VFA FRS.
VF-102 (1952-55) (first use)			FG-1 F9F-5	VF-102(1st): 1 May 1952-1 Jul 1955 VA-36(1st): 1 Jul 1955-1 Aug 1970	VA-36 (1st)	1 August 1970	Established as one of CVG-10(2nd)'s initial squadrons
VF-102 (second use)		Diamondbacks	F2H F4D F4H/F-4 F-14	VA-36(1st): 1 Jul 1955-1 Jul 1955 VF-102(2nd): 1 Jul 1955-Jan 2002 VFA-102: Jan 2002-present	VFA-102	Not applicable, still exists	Established as VA-36(1st) on 1 Jul 1955 and redesignated VF-102(2nd) on the same day to replace VF-102(1st) in CVG-10(2nd) when VF-102(1st) was redesignated a VA squadron
VF-103	(Sluggers) (Jolly Rogers)	Sluggers (1952) Flying Cougars (1953) Sluggers (1957) Jolly Rogers (1995)	FG-1 F9F Cougar F8U/F-8 F-4 F-14	VF-103: 1 May 1952-Feb 2005 VFA-103: Feb 2005-present	VFA-103	Not applicable, still exists	Established as one of CVG-10(2nd)'s initial squadrons. Third "Jolly Rogers" squadron. Adopted "Jolly Rogers" name and insignia following VF-84(3rd)'s disestablishment.
VF-104		Hell's Archers	F4U	VF-104: 1 May 1952-4 Dec 1953 VA-104: 4 Dec 1953-31 Mar 1959	VA-104	31 March 1959	Established as one of CVG-10(2nd)'s initial squadrons
CVG-11 (2nd): CVAG-11 redesignated CVG-11 (2nd) 1 Sep 1948, still exists as CVW-11
VF-111 (first use)		Sundowners	F9F-2 F9F-8 FJ-3	VF-11(1st): 10 Oct 1942-15 Nov 1946 VF-11A: 15 Nov 1946-15 Jul 1948 VF-111(1st)15 Jul 1948-19 Jan 1959	VF-111 (1st)	19 January 1959	Redesignated as one of CVG-11(2nd)'s initial squadrons. First "Sundowners" squadron, name and insignia created by VF-11(1st) and carried through VF-11A and VF-111(1st) redesignations
VF-111 (1956-95) (second use)		Sundowners	F11F F8U/F-8	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	Redesignated VF-111(2nd) to replace VF-111(1st) in CVG-11(2nd) when VF-111(1st) was disestablished. Second "Sundowners" squadron, name and insignia adopted upon redesignation to VF-111(2nd), carried through brief redesignation to VF-26(2nd) and back to VF-111(3rd)
VF-111 (1956-95) (third use)		Sundowners	F-8 F-4 F-14	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	Second "Sundowners" squadron. VF-111(2nd) was redesignated VF-26(2nd) for 16 days in Sep 1964 before it was redesignated back to VF-111(3rd). It was moved to CVG-2(2nd) and remained there for a deployment even after being redesignated back to VF-111(3rd). VFC-111 was established in November 2006 at NAS Key West with F-5 Tiger II aircraft and adopted the name and insignia becoming the third "Sundowners" squadron
VF-112			F8F F9F Panther F9F Cougar F3H	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	Redesignated as one of CVG-11(2nd)'s initial squadrons
VF-113		Stingers	F8F F4U F9F Panther F9F Cougar	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	Established as one of CVG-11(2nd)'s initial squadrons
VF-114	(1961)	Executioners, Aardvarks (1961)	F4U F9F Panther F2H F3H F4H/F-4 F-14	VBF-19: 20 Jan 1945-15 Nov 1946 VF-20A: 15 Nov 1946-24 Aug 1948 VF-192(1st): 24 Aug 1948-15 Feb 1950 VF-114: 15 Feb 1950-30 Apr 1993	VF-114	30 April 1993	Redesignated VF-114 and added to CVG-11(2nd) as its 4th VF sqdn
CVG-12 (2nd): Established as CVG-102 1 Aug 1950 to received USNR squadrons activated for the Korean War, redesignated CVG-12 (2nd) 4 Feb 1952, redesignated RCVG-12 1 Apr 1958 to control FRSs, disestablished 30 Jun 1970 as RCVW-12
VF-121		Pacemakers	F9F Panther F9F Cougar F3H FJ-3 F11F F4H/F-4	VF-781: 1950-4 Feb 1953 VF-121: 4 Feb 1953-30 Sep 1980	VF-121	30 September 1980	USNR VF-781 activated in 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. VF-781 redesignated VF-121 and permanently activated in 1953. On 1 Apr 1958 CVG-12(2nd) was redesignated RCVG-12 to control Pacific Fleet Fleet Replacement Squadrons (FRS) and VF-121 became a FRS from Apr 1958 to its disestablishment
VF-122		Black Angels	F9F-5 F9F-8 F3H	VF-783: 20 Jul 1950-4 Feb 1953 VF-122: 4 Feb 1953-10 Apr 1958	VF-122	10 April 1958	USNR VF-783 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. VF-783 redesignated VF-122 and permanently activated in 1953
VF-123	(1953)	Blue Racers, Pukin' Dogs (1953)	F9F-2	VF-871: 20 Jul 1950-4 Feb 1953 VF-123: 4 Feb 1953-12 Apr 1958 VF-53(3rd): 12 Apr 1958-20 Jun 1962 VF-143(2nd): 20 Jun 1962-2005 VFA-143: 2005-present	VFA-143	Not applicable, still exists	USNR VF-871 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. VF-871 redesignated VF-123 and permanently activated in 1953
VF-124 (1950-8) (first use)		Stingarees	F7U	VF-874: 20 Jul 1959-4 Feb 1953 VF-124(1st): 4 Feb 1953-10 Apr 1958	VF-124 (1st)	10 April 1958	USNR VF-874 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. VF-874 redesignated VF-124 and permanently activated in 1953
VF-124 (second use)		Gunfighters	F7U F9F-8T/TF-9 TV-2/T-33 F8U/F-8 F-14	VF-53(2nd): 16 Aug 1948-11 Apr 1958 VF-124(2nd): 11 Apr 1958-30 Sep 1994	VF-124 (2nd)	30 September 1994	CVG-12(2nd) was redesignated RCVG-12 on 1 Apr 1958 to operate Fleet Replacement Squadrons (FRS). VF-53(2nd) was redesignated VF-124(2nd) and operated as a Pacific Fleet FRS
VF-126	(1965) (1981)	Fighting Seahawks (1965) Bandits (1981)	F-1 T-2 A-4 F-5 F-16N F-14	VA-126: 6 Apr 1956-15 Oct 1965 VF-126: 15 Oct 1965-1 Apr 1994	VF-126	1 April 1994	CVG-12(2nd) was redesignated RCVG-12 (RCVW-12 after 20 Dec 1963) on 1 Apr 1958 to operate Fleet Replacement Squadrons (FRS) and other training support squadrons. VA-126 (a VA FRS in RCVW-12) was redesignated VF-126 and operated as an "aggressor" squadron providing air to air combat training
CVG-13 (2nd): CVAG-13 redesignated CVG-13 (2nd) 1 Sep 1948, disestablished 30 Nov 1949
VF-131 (first use)		Freelancers	F4U	VF-81(1st): 2 Mar 1944-15 Nov 1946 VF-13A: 15 Nov 1946-2 Aug 1948 VF-131(1st): 2 Aug 1948-15 Feb 1950 VF-64: 15 Feb 1950-1 Jul 1959 VF-21(3rd): 1 Jul 1959-31 Jan 1996	VF-21 (3rd)	1 July 1959	Redesignated as one of CVG-13(2nd)'s initial squadrons
VF-132 (1945-9) (first use)			F8F	VBF-81: 13 May 1945-15 Nov 1946 VF-14A: 15 Nov 1946-2 Aug 1948 VF-132(1st): 2 Aug 1948-30 Nov 1949	VF-132 (1st)	30 November 1949	Redesignated as one of CVG-13(2nd)'s initial squadrons
VF-133			F8F	VF-133: 2 Aug 1948-1949 or 1950	VF-133	1949 or 1950	Established as one of CVG-13(2nd)'s initial squadrons
CVG-13 (3rd): Established 21 Aug 1961, disestablished 1 Oct 1962
VF-131 (1961-2) (second use)		Nightcappers	F3H	VF-131(2nd): 21 Aug 1961-1 Oct 1962	VF-131 (2nd)	1 October 1962	Established as one of CVG-13(3rd)'s initial squadrons
VF-132 (1961-2) (second use)		Swordsmen	F8U/F-8	VF-132(2nd): 31 Aug 1961-1 Oct 1962	VF-132 (2nd)	1 October 1962	Established as one of CVG-13(3rd)'s initial squadrons
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
VF-141		Iron Angels	F9F-2 F2H F4D F3H F8U/F-8	VF-721: 20 Jul 1950-4 Feb 1953 VF-141: 4 Feb 1953-15 Oct 1963 VF-53(4th): 15 Oct 1963-29 Jan 1971	VF-53 (4th)	29 January 1971	USNR VF-721 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. VF-721 redesignated VF-141 and permanently activated in 1953
VF-142 (first use)		Fighting Falcons	F4U F9F-6 F8U	VF-791: 20 Jul 1950-4 Feb 1953 VF-142(1st): 4 Feb 1953-1 Jun 1962 VF-96: 1 Jun 1962-1 Dec 1975	VF-96	1 December 1975	USNR VF-791 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. VF-791 redesignated VF-142 and permanently activated in 1953
VF-142 (1948-95) (second use)		Ghostriders	F-4 F-14	VF-193: 24 Aug 1948-15 Oct 1963 VF-142(2nd): 15 Oct 1963-30 Apr 1995	VF-142 (2nd)	30 April 1995	Replaced VF-141 in when it was redesignated and moved to CVG-5(2nd)
VF-143 (first use)		Kingpins	F9F-6 FJ-3	VF-821: 20 Jul 1959-5 Feb 1953 VF-143(1st): 4 Feb 1953-1 Apr 1958	VF-143 (1st)	1 April 1958	USNR VF-821 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. VF-821 redesignated VF-143 and permanently activated in 1953
VF-143 (second use)		Pukin Dogs	F4H/F-4 F-14	VF-871: 20 Jul 1950-4 Feb 1953 VF-123: 4 Feb 1953-12 Apr 1958 VF-53(3rd): 12 Apr 1958-20 Jun 1962 VF-143(2nd): 20 Jun 1962-2005 VFA-143: 2005-present	VFA-143	Not applicable, still exists	Replaced VF-142(1st) when it was redesignated and moved to CVG-9(3rd)
VF-144			F4U F9F Panther F9F Cougar AD	VF-884: 20 Jul 1959-4 Feb 1953 VF-144: 4 Feb 1953-23 Feb 1959 VA-52: 23 Feb 1959-31 Mar 1995	VA-52	31 March 1995	USNR VF-884 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. VF-884 redesignated VF-144 and permanently activated in 1953
CVG-15 (2nd): CVAG-15 redesignated CVG-15 (2nd) 1 Sep 1948, disestablished 1 Dec 1949
VF-151 (second use)		Black Knights	F8F	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	Redesignated as one of CVG-15(2nd)'s initial squadrons
VF-152 (1953-8) (second use)		Copperheads	F8F AD F4U	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	Redesignated as one of CVG-15(2nd)'s initial squadrons
VF-153 (1948-50) (second use)		Thundercats	F8F	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	Established 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
VF-151 (third use)		Black Knights	F9F-5 F7U	VF-653: 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	USNR VF-653 activated on 1 Feb 1951 for the Korean War and assigned to CVG-15(3rd) when it was established on 5 Apr^[28] Permanently activated and redesignated VF-151 in 1953. Adopted the name and insignia of VF-151(2nd) which had been redesignated VF-192 three years earlier.
VF-151 (fourth use)		Vigilantes	F3H/F-3 F-4	VF-23(2nd): 6 Aug 1948-23 Feb 1959 VF-151(4th): 23 Feb 1959-1 Jun 1986 VFA-151: 1 Jun 1986-present	VFA-151	Not applicable, still exists	Moved to CVG-15(3rd) as the second VF squadron after VF-151(3d), VF-152(3rd) and VF-153(3rd) all became VA squadrons in the Air Group
VF-152 (third use)	(late 1953)	Vultures, Fighting Aces (late 1953), Friendlies (1957)	FG-1 F3H	VF-713: late 1940s-4 Feb 1953^[29] VF-152(3rd): 4 Feb 1953-1 Aug 1958 VA-152: 1 Aug 1958-29 Jan 1971	VA-152	29 January 1971	USNR VF-713 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 VF-152 in 1953. Adopted the flying ace insignia from disestablished VF-152(2nd)
VF-153 (1953-6) (third use)		Blue Tail Flies	F9F-5 F9F Cougar FJ-3	VF-718: est date unk-Sep 1949 VF-831: Sep 1949-4 Feb 1953^[30] VF-153(3rd): 4 Feb 1953-17 Dec 1956 VA-153: 17 Dec 1956-30 Sep 1977	VA-153	30 September 1977	USNR VF-831 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 VF-153 in 1953
VF-154	(1957)	Black Knights (1957)	F9F Panther FJ-3 F8U/F-8 F-4 F-14	VF-837: 1 Feb 1951-4 Feb 1953 VF-154: 4 Feb 1953-Oct 2003 VFA-154: Oct 2003-present	VFA-154	Not applicable, still exists	USNR VF-837 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 VF-154 in 1953
CVG-16 (2nd): Established 1 Sep 1960, disestablished 30 Jun 1970 as CVW-16
VF-161		Chargers	F3H/F-3 F-4	VF-161: 1 Sep 1960-1 Jun 1986 VFA-161: 1 Jun 1986-1 Apr 1988 (same sqdn listed in VFA section)	VFA-161	1 April 1988	Established as one of CVG-16(2nd)'s initial squadrons
VF-162		Hunters	F4D/F-6 F-8	VF-162: 1 Sep 1960-29 Jan 1971	VF-162	29 January 1971	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
VF-171 (first use)		Screamin Deamons (1949), Aces (1953)	FH-1 F2H	VF-82(1st): 1 Apr 1944-15 Nov 1956 VF-17A: 15 Nov 1946-11 Aug 1948 VF-171(1st): 11 Aug 1948-15 Mar 1958	VF-171 (1st)	15 March 1958	Redesignated as one of CVG-17(2nd)'s initial squadrons
VF-172	(1950)	Checkmates, Bluebolts (1950)	F8F FH F2H	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	Redesignated as one of CVG-17(2nd)'s initial squadrons
VF-173		Jesters	F8F F4U F9F-6 FJ-3	VF-173: 11 Aug 1948-1 Feb 1959	VF-173	1 February 1959	Established as one of CVG-17(2nd)'s initial squadrons
VF-174		Hellrazors	F4U F9F-6 FJ-3 F9F-8 F8U/F-8	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	Redesignated VF-174 and added to CVG-17(2nd) as its 4th VF sqdn after CVG-13(2nd) was disestablished. Transferred to RCVG-4 in 1958 (without being redesignated) and operated as a FRS from 1 May 1958 to 1 Jul 1966
CVG-19 (2nd): CVAG-19 redesignated CVG-19 (2nd) 1 Sep 1948, disestablished 30 Jun 1977 as CVW-19
VF-191 (first use)		Satan's Kittens	F8F F9F Panther F9F Cougar FJ-3 F11F F8U/F-8 F-4	VF-19: 15 Aug 1943-15 Nov 1946 VF-19A: 15 Nov 1946-24 Aug 1948 VF-191(1st): 24 Aug 1948-1 Mar 1978	VF-191 (1st)	1 March 1978	Redesignated as one of CVG-19(2nd)'s initial squadrons
VF-192 (first use)		Executioners	F4U	VBF-19: 20 Jan 1945-15 Nov 1946 VF-20A: 15 Nov 1946-24 Aug 1948 VF-192(1st): 24 Aug 1948-15 Feb 1950 VF-114: 15 Feb 1950-30 Apr 1993	VF-114	30 April 1993	Redesignated as one of CVG-19(2nd)'s initial squadrons
VF-192 (second use)		Black Knights, Golden Dragons (1954)	F8F F4U F9F Panther F9F Cougar	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	Redesignated VF-192(2nd) and replaced VF-192(1st) in CVG-19(2nd) when it was redesignated VF-114 and moved to CVG-11(2nd)
VF-193		Ghostriders	F4U F2H F3H/F-3 F-4	VF-193: 24 Aug 1948-15 Oct 1963 VF-142(2nd): 15 Oct 1963-30 Apr 1995	VF-142 (2nd)	30 April 1995	Established as one of CVG-19(2nd)'s initial squadrons
VF-194 (first use)	^[31]	Yellow Devils	F8F F4U AD	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	Redesignated VF-194(1st) and added to CVG-19(2nd) as its 4th VF sqdn after CVG-15(2nd) was disestablished
VF-194 (1955-8) (second use)			F2H	VF-194(2nd): 18 May 1955-10 Apr 1958	VF-194 (2nd)	10 April 1958	Established to replace VF-194(1st) in CVG-19(2nd) when VF-194(1st) was redesignated a VA squadron
VF-194 (third use)		Red Lightnings	F-8 F-4	VF-91(2nd): 26 Mar 1952-1 Aug 1963 VF-194(3rd): 1 Aug 1963-1 Mar 1978	VF-194 (3rd)	1 March 1978	Moved to CVG-19(2nd) in 1963 to be the Air Group's second VF squadron when VF-193 was redesignated and moved to CVG-14(2nd)
CVG-21 (1st): Established 15 Sep 1948, disestablished 15 Mar 1949
VF-211 (1948-9) (first use)				VF-211(1st): 15 Sep 1948-1949 (date unknown)	VF-211 (1st)	1949 (date unknown)	Established as one of CVG-21(2nd)'s initial squadrons
VF-212 (first use)				VF-212(1st): 15 Sep 1948-1949 or 1950	VF-212 (1st)	1949 or 1950	Established as one of CVG-21(2nd)'s initial squadrons
CVG-21 (2nd): Established 1 Jul 1955, disestablished 12 Dec 1975 as CVW-21
VF-211 (1955-9) (second use)		Checkmates	FJ-3 F8U	VF-211(2nd): Jun 1955-9 Mar 1959 VF-24(3rd): 9 Mar 1959-31 Aug 1996	VF-24 (3rd)	31 August 1996	Established as one of CVG-21(3rd)'s initial squadrons. On 9 March 1959, VF-211(2nd) traded insignia, nicknames and designations with VF-24(2nd) becoming VF-24(3rd) while VF-24(2nd) became VF-211(3rd).
VF-211 (1959-2006) (third use)		Checkmates	F-8U/F-8 F-14	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	On 9 March 1959, VF-24(2nd) traded insignia, nicknames and designations with VF-211(2nd) becoming VF-211(3rd) in CVG-21(2nd) while VF-211(2nd) became VF-24(3rd) in CVG-2(2nd).
VF-212 (second use)			F7U	VF-212(2nd): 20 Jun 1955-1 Apr 1956 VA-212: 1 Apr 1956-12 Dec 1975	VA-212	12 December 1975	Established as one of CVG-21(3rd)'s initial squadrons
VF-213		Blacklions	F2H F4D F3H/F-3 F-4 F-14	VF-213: 22 Jun 1955-2 Apr 2006 VFA-213: 2 Apr 2006-present	VFA-213	Not applicable, still exists	Established as one of CVG-21(3rd)'s initial squadrons
VF-214		Volunteers	FJ-2 F9F-8	VF-214: 30 Mar 1955-11 Oct 1956 VA-214(2nd): 11 Oct 1956-1 Aug 1958	VA-214 (2nd)	1 August 1958	Established as one of CVG-21(3rd)'s initial squadrons
With the end of the designation system that determined squadron designation by Air Wing assignment, newly established squadrons or redesignations were numbered in accordance with factors determined at the time of establishment or redesignation. When the U. S. Navy Reserve established two Reserve Carrier Air Wings in 1970 it adopted the former system and designated the wings' squadrons accordingly.
VF-1 (1972-93) (fifth use)		Wolfpack	F-14	VF-1(5th): 14 Oct 1972-30 Sep 1993	VF-1 (5th)	30 September 1993	One of two squadrons established to be the first to operate the new F-14A Tomcat
VF-2 (1972-2003) (fifth use)		Bounty Hunters	F-14	VF-2(5th): 14 October 1972-1 Jul 2003 VFA-2: 1 Jul 2003-present	VFA-2	Not applicable, still exists	One of two squadrons established to be the first to operate the new F-14A Tomcat
VF-43 (1973-94) (fifth use)		Challengers	T-38 F-21 F-16N T-2	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	VA-43 had been a FRS assigned to Replacement Air Group FOUR (RCVG-4) (RCVW-4 after Dec 1963). Though RCVW-4 was disestablished on 1 Jun 1970, its former squadrons retained their designations. When VA-43 was redesignated a VF squadron it retained the number "43". It operated as an "aggressor" squadron providing air to air combat training
VF-45 (1963-69) (second use)		Blackbirds	TA-4 F5N F-16N	VA-45(3rd): 15 Feb 1963-7 Feb 1985 VF-45(2nd): 7 Feb 1985-31 Mar 1996	VF-45 (2nd)	31 March 1996	VA-45(3rd) had been a FRS assigned to Replacement Air Group FOUR (RCVG-4) (RCVW-4 after Dec 1963). Though RCVW-4 was disestablished on 1 Jun 1970, its former squadrons retained their designations. When VA-45(3rd) was redesignated a VF squadron it retained the number "45". It operated as an "aggressor" squadron providing air to air combat training
VF-171 (1977-84) (second use)		Aces (adopted from VF-171(1st))	F-4	VF-171(2nd): 8 Aug 1977-1 Jun 1984	VF-171 (2nd)	1 June 1984	Operated as an east coast VF FRS. Was "split out of" VF-101 to continue F-4 training when VF-101 transitioned to F-14 training
VF-191 (1986-8) (second use)		Satan's Kittens	F-14	VF-191(2nd): 1 Dec 1986-30 Apr 1988	VF-191 (2nd)	30 April 1988	Adopted name and insignia of the disestablished VF-191(1st). Established as one of the two VF squadrons of CVW-10(2nd) but was disestablished along with the entire wing in 1988.
VF-194 (1986-8) (fourth use)		Red Lightnings	F-14	VF-194(4th): 1 Dec 1986-30 Apr 1988	VF-194 (4th)	30 April 1988	Adopted name and insignia of the disestablished VF-194(3rd). Established as one of the two VF squadrons of CVW-10(2nd) but was disestablished along with the entire wing in 1988.
VF-201		Hunters	F-8 F-4 F-14	VF-201: 25 Jul 1970-Jan 1999 VFA-201: Jan 1999-present (Inactive 30 Jun 2007-present) (same sqdn listed in VFA section)	VFA-201	30 June 2007 (deactivated)	United States Navy Reserve Squadron. Established as part of Reserve Carrier Air Wing TWENTY (CVWR-20)
VF-202		Superheats	F-8 F-4 F-14	VF-202: 1 Jul 1970-31 Dec 1994	VF-202	31 December 1994	United States Navy Reserve Squadron. Established as part of Reserve Carrier Air Wing TWENTY (CVWR-20)
VF-301 (second use)		Devils Disciples	F-8 F-4 F-14	VF-301(2nd): 1 Oct 1970-31 Dec 1994	VF-301 (2nd)	31 December 1994	United States Navy Reserve Squadron. Established as part of Reserve Carrier Air Wing THIRTY (CVWR-30)
VF-302 (second use)		Stallions	F-8 F-4 F-14	VF-302(2nd): 21 May 1971-31 Dec 1994	VF-302 (2nd)	31 December 1994	United States Navy Reserve Squadron. Established as part of Reserve Carrier Air Wing THIRTY (CVWR-30)
U. S. Navy Reserve Squadrons activated for service in the Korean War. There were many U. S. Navy Reserve squadrons during the period from the end of WWII through the 1960s all designated with three digit numbers in the 600, 700, 800 and 900 series. Only those few squadrons which were called to active duty are included in this table.
VF-653		Warrior Dragon	F4U F9F Panther	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	USNR VF-653 activated on 1 Feb 1951 for the Korean War and assigned to Air Task Group ONE (ATG-1)^[32], redesignated and permanently activated on 4 Feb 1953
VF-671		Waldomen	F4U F8F F9F-5	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	USNR VF-671 activated 1 Feb 1951 for the Korean War and assigned to CVG-8(2nd), redesignated and permanently activated on 4 Feb 1953
VF-713		Vultures	F4U	VF-713: late 1940s-4 Feb 1953^[33] VF-152(3rd): 4 Feb 1953-1 Aug 1958 VA-152: 1 Aug 1958-29 Jan 1971	VA-152	29 January 1971	USNR VF-713 Activated on 1 Feb 1951 for the Korean War and assigned to CVG-15(3rd), redesignated and permanently activated on 4 Feb 1953
VF-721		Iron Angels	F9F-2	VF-721: 20 Jul 1950-4 Feb 1953 VF-141: 4 Feb 1953-15 Oct 1963 VF-53(4th): 15 Oct 1963-29 Jan 1971	VF-53 (4th)	29 January 1971	USNR VF-721 activated on 20 Jul 1950 for the Korean War and assigned to CVG-101 (later redesignated to CVG-14(2nd)), redesignated and permanently activated on 4 Feb 1953
VF-742		Iron Men	F4U F9F-5	VF-742: 2 Feb 1951-4 Feb 1953 VF-82(3rd): 4 Feb 1953-15 April 1959	VF-82 (3rd)	15 April 1959	USNR VF-742 activated on 2 Feb 1951 for the Korean War and assigned to CVG-8(2nd), redesignated and permanently activated on 4 Feb 1953
VF-781		Pacemakers	F4U F9F Panther	VF-781: 1950-4 Feb 1953 VF-121: 4 Feb 1953-30 Sep 1980	VF-121	30 September 1980	USNR VF-781 activated in 1950 for the Korean War and assigned to CVG-102 (later redesignated to CVG-12(2nd)), redesignated and permanently activated on 4 Feb 1953
VF-783		Minute Men	F4U F9F-5	VF-783: 20 Jul 1950-4 Feb 1953 VF-122: 4 Feb 1953-10 Apr 1958	VF-122	10 April 1958	USNR VF-783 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
VF-791		Fighting Falcons	F4U F9F-6	VF-791: 20 Jul 1950-4 Feb 1953 VF-142(1st): 4 Feb 1953-1 Jun 1962 VF-96: 1 Jun 1962-1 Dec 1975	VF-96	1 December 1975	USNR VF-971 activated on 20 Jul 1950 for the Korean War and assigned to CVG-101 (later redesignated to CVG-14(2nd)), redesignated and permanently activated on 4 Feb 1953
VF-821			F4U F9F-6	VF-821: 20 Jul 1959-5 Feb 1953 VF-143(1st): 4 Feb 1953-1 Apr 1958	VF-143 (1st)	1 April 1958	USNR VF-821 activated on 20 Jul 1950 for the Korean War and assigned to CVG-101 (later redesignated to CVG-14(2nd)), redesignated and permanently activated on 4 Feb 1953
VF-831			F9F Panther	VF-718: est date unk-Sep 1949 VF-831: Sep 1949-4 Feb 1953^[34] VF-153(3rd): 4 Feb 1953-17 Dec 1956 VA-153: 17 Dec 1956-30 Sep 1977	VA-153	30 September 1977	USNR VF-831 activated on 1 Feb 1951 for the Korean War and assigned to CVG-15(3rd), redesignated and permanently activated on 4 Feb 1953
VF-837			F9F-2	VF-837: 1 Feb 1951-4 Feb 1953 VF-154: 4 Feb 1953-Oct 2003 VFA-154: Oct 2003-present	VFA-154	Not applicable, still exists	USNR VF-837 activated on 1 Feb 1951 for the Korean War and assigned to CVG-15(3rd), redesignated and permanently activated on 4 Feb 1953
VF-871			F4U	VF-871: 20 Jul 1950-4 Feb 1953 VF-123: 4 Feb 1953-12 Apr 1958 VF-53(3rd): 12 Apr 1958-20 Jun 1962 VF-143(2nd): 20 Jun 1962-2005 VFA-143: 2005-present	VFA-143	Not applicable, still exists	USNR VF-871 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
VF-874			F4U	VF-874: 20 Jul 1950-4 Feb 1953 VF-124(1st): 4 Feb 1953-10 Apr 1958	VF-124 (1st)	10 April 1958	USNR VF-874 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
VF-884		Bitter Birds	F4U	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	USNR VF-884 activated on 20 Jul 1950 for the Korean War and assigned to CVG-101 (later redesignated to CVG-14(2nd)), redesignated and permanently activated on 4 Feb 1953
VF-916		Roaring Bulls	F4U F8F F9F-5	VF-916: 1 Feb 1951-4 Feb 1953 VF-83(3rd): 4 Feb 1953-1 Jul 1955 VA-83: 1 Jul 1955-3 Mar 1958 VFA-83: 3 Mar 1958-present	VFA-83	Not applicable, still exists	USNR VF-916 activated on 1 Feb 1951 for the Korean War and assigned to CVG-8(2nd), redesignated and permanently activated on 4 Feb 1953
VF-921			F4U	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	USNR VF-921 activated on 1 Feb 1951 for the Korean War and assigned to CVG-8(2nd), redesignated and permanently activated on 4 Feb 1953
"All Weather" Fighter Squadrons 1956 to 1963
VF(AW)-3 (1956-8) (first use)		Blue Nemesis	F4D A4D F8U	VC-3(2nd): 20 May 1949-1 Jul 1956 (same sqdn in disestablished VC section) VF(AW)-3(1st): 1 Jul 1956-2 May 1958	VF(AW)-3 (1st)	May 2, 1958	VF(AW): "All Weather" Fighter Squadron. Operated as a "Transition Training Unit" transitioning squadrons to new high performance jet aircraft^[35]
VF(AW)-3 (1958-63) (second use)		Blue Nemesis	F3D F4D/F-6	Navy Air Trng Unit-Pac: 22 May 1944-6 Apr 1946 NightDevRonPac: 6 Apr 1946-1 Sep 1948 Fighter All Wx Trng Unit Pac: 1 Sep 1948-2 May 1958 VF(AW)-3(2nd): 2 May 1958-Apr 1963?	VF(AW)-3 (2nd)	April 1963?	VF(AW): "All Weather" Fighter Squadron. Redesignated VF(AW)-3(2nd) on the same day VF(AW-3)(1st) was disestablished, adopted nickname and insignia. Began operating in a continental air defense role in Dec 1955 under the control of NORAD^[36] while still designated Fighter All Weather Training Unit Pacific^[37]
VF(AW)-4		Night Cappers	AD-5 F2H T2V^[38]	VC-4(2nd): 28 Sep 1948-2 Jul 1956 (same sqdn in disestablished VC section) VF(AW)-4: 2 Jul 1956-31 Aug 1959	VF(AW)-4	31 August 1959	VF(AW): "All Weather" Fighter Squadron. Provided fighter detachments for defense of ASW aircraft carriers^[38]

Disestablished Attack (VA) squadrons and VA designations no longer in use

On 15 November 1946 the VA designation was created when the remaining Bombing (VB) and Torpedo (VT) squadrons from WWII were redesignated "Attack" squadrons (VA)^[39] and the VB and VT designations ceased to exist.^[40] The VA designation remained in use until 1996 when the last Attack Squadron completed transition to the F/A-18 Hornet and was redesignated a Strike Fighter (VFA) squadron. The VA designation has not been used since 1996. During the life of the VA designation there were three different periods during which the rules governing the squadron designation system differed creating three separate and distinct designation schemes over time. These three different designation scheme periods resulted in cases where a single squadron carried multiple designations during its existence, and in the occurrence of multiple uses of the same designation for unrelated squadrons.

The list below is not a list of disestablished squadrons, it is a list of squadron designations which are no longer in use. In many cases a single squadron carried multiple designations between the time it was established and the time it was disestablished, therefore in many cases multiple designations below belonged to a single squadron. 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. Note that many squadrons were designated as both VA and VF squadrons at different times during their existence. This list includes all "VA" designations which have been used by US Navy aircraft squadrons except for those assigned to USNR squadrons which existed before 1970 unless they were activated, in which case they are included.^[41]

Note: The parenthetical (first use), (second use), (1st), (2nd), (3rd) etc... 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^{[lower-alpha 5]}	Establishment and Redesignation (if applicable) Dates^[42]	Disestablished as (or current designation)	Disestablished (or Deactivated) Date	Notes
On 15 November 1946, a major change to the Navy's Carrier Air Group and aircraft squadron designation system was instituted. At that time the Carrier Air Group designation (CVG) of WWII was modified to identify to which type of aircraft carrier the air group was assigned by the addition of a letter "A" or "B" between the "V" and the "G" in the CVG designation. The CVLG (light carrier air group) and CVEG (escort carrier air group) designations of WWII were retained creating four different types of Carrier Air Group. CVAGs were assigned to Essex class carriers (sometimes called "Attack" carriers), CVBGs were assigned to the large Midway class carriers (sometimes called "Battle" carriers), CVLGs were assigned to "light" Independence or Siapan class carriers, and CVEGs to remaining small WWII "escort carriers". At the same time, aircraft squadron designations were changed to include an "A", "B", "L" or "E" after the designation number to denote to which type of Carrier Air Group the squadron was assigned.^[43] CVAGs and CVBGs were designated with odd numbers and each was assigned two VA squadrons with the first carrying the Air Group's number and the second the next consecutive even number (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...)
VA-1A		Top Hatters	SB2C 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 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. There were initially three VF squadrons in each CVG numbered with 1, 2 and 3 and two VA squadrons numbered with 4 and 5, therefore CVG-1's VA squadrons were VA-14 and VA-15; CVG-2's were VA-24 and VA-25; CVG-11's were VA-114 and VA-115; CVG-15's were VA-154 and VA-155 etc... When a squadron was moved from one CVG to another it was redesignated to conform with the designation of the newly assigned CVG. From 1951 to 1959 the Navy operated a number of Air Task Groups (ATG)s which were usually equipped by removing one squadron each from a number of then typical five VF/VA squadron CVGs leaving those CVGs at four VF/VA squadrons. Squadrons retained their former CVG's designation when assigned to an ATG. In some cases squadrons were established and assigned directly to an ATG, in those cases the squadron was typically assigned a designation as if assigned to one of the existing CVGs but with the last digit of the designation greater than "5". Squadrons and CVGs are grouped by designation below for ease of reading the table but it should not be assumed that the listed squadrons were assigned only to the CVG in which section they appear in the table as ATG assignment did not occasion a redesignation, and by the late 1950s the practice of redesignating squadrons upon transfer between CVGs had begun to be abandoned with squadrons being redesignated in some cases but not in others.
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	^{[lower-alpha 6]} Redesignated as one of CVG-2(2nd)'s 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(2nd) 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(2nd): 1 Sep 1950-1 Mar 1958	VA-45 (2nd)	1 March 1958	Established as one of CVG-4(3rd)'s initial squadrons (CVG-4(3rd) initially had four VF squadrons and only this single initial VA squadron). Was disestablished when CVG-4(3rd) 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 T-28 TC-4C 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	^{[lower-alpha 7]} 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 received 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 received 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		unknown	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.^[44] 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.
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^[45] 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^[46]	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-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
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 1970-1 Oct 1989 VFA-203: 1 Oct 1989-present (inactive 30 Jun 2004-present)	VFA-203	30 June 2004 (Deactivated)	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 1970-1 May 1991 VFA-204: 1 May 1991-present	VFA-204	Not applicable, 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 Dec 1994	VA-205	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 Aug 1971	VA-209	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 Jun 1971	VA-210	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 1970-1 Jan 1984 VFA-303: 1 Jan 1984-31 Dec 1994	VFA-303	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	VA-304: 1 Jul 1970-31 Dec 1994	VA-304	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 1970-1 Jan 1987 VFA-305: 1 Jan 1987-31 Dec 1994	VFA-305	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 during the period from the end of WWII through the 1960s. Only those few squadrons which were called to active duty for any period of time are included in this table.
VA-702		Rustlers	TBM AD	VA-702 (USNR): 1 Dec 1949-4 Feb 1953 VA-145: 4 Feb 1953-1 Oct 1993^[47]	VA-145	1 October 1993	Activated on 20 Jul 1950 for the Korean War and assigned to CVG-101 (later redesignated to CVG-14(2nd)), redesignated and permanently activated on 4 Feb 1953
VA-728		unknown	AM AD	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^[48]	VA-155 (2nd)	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		unknown	A-4	VA-776 (USNR): 27 Jan 1968-18 Oct 1968^[49]	VA-776	18 October 1968 (Returned to reserve status)	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^[50]
VA-831		unknown	A-4	VA-831 (USNR): 27 Jan 1968-18 Oct 1968^[51]	VA-831	18 October 1968 (Returned to reserve status)	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^[52]
VA-859		unknown	AD	VA-859 (USNR): not listed-4 Feb 1953 VA-85(2nd): 4 Feb 1953-30 Sep 1994^[53]	VA-85 (2nd)	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 1968-12 Oct 1968^[54]	VA-873	12 October 1968 (Returned to reserve status)	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^[55]
VA-923		Rough Riders	AM AD	VA-55E (USNR): 1946-Jan 1950 VA-923 (USNR): Jan 1950-4 Feb 1953 VA-125(1st): 4 Feb 1953-10 Apr 1958^[56]	VA-125 (1st)	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.^{[lower-alpha 8]}
"All Weather" Attack Squadrons 1956 to 1959
VA(AW)-33		Nighthawks	AD-5N,5W	VC-33(2nd): 31 May 1949-2 Jul 1956 (same sqdn listed in VC section) VA(AW)-33: 2 Jul 1956-30 Jan 1959 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	1 October 1993	Provided Night Fighter/All Weather Fighter detachments to CVGs
VA(AW)-35			AD-5,5N,5Q,6,7 S2F-1 TF-1Q T-28B	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	31 May 1991	Provided Night Fighter/All Weather Fighter detachments to CVGs

Disestablished and Deactivated Strike Fighter (VFA) squadrons

The VFA designation was created in 1980 when the VA squadrons flying the A-7E Corsair II attack aircraft began transitioning to the new 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"^[40] and all then existing VFA squadrons were renamed from "Fighter Attack Squadron-____" to "Strike Fighter Squadron-_____".

Designation	Nickname	Aircraft^{[lower-alpha 9]}	Establishment and Redesignation (if applicable) Dates^{[lower-alpha 10]}	Disestablished / Deactivated as (or current designation)	Disestablished / Deactivated Date	Notes
VFA-15	Valions	F/A-18A F/A-18C	VA-67: 1Aug 1968-2 Jun 1969 (same sqdn listed in VA section) VA-15(2nd): 2 Jun 1969-1 Oct 1986 (same sqdn listed in VA section) VFA-15: 1 Oct 1986-present (inactive 31 May 2017-present)	VFA-15 Deactivated	31 May 2017
VFA-82	Marauders	F/A-18C	VA-82: 1 May 1967-13 Jul 1987 (same sqdn listed in VA section) VFA-82: 13 Jul 1987-present (inactive 30 Sep 2005-present)	VFA-82 Deactivated	30 September 2005
VFA-127	Cyclones	T-38B QT-38A F-5E/F F/A-18A	VA-127: 15 Jun 1962-1 Mar 1987 (same sqdn listed in VA section) VFA-127: 1 Mar 1987-23 Mar 1996	VFA-127 Disestablished	23 March 1996	Adversary squadron to support air combat maneuver training
VFA-132	Privateers	F/A-18A	VFA-132: 3 Jan 1984-1 Jun 1992	VFA-132 Disestablished	1 June 1992
VFA-161	Chargers	F/A-18A	VF-161: 1 Sep 1960-1 Jun 1986 (same sqdn listed in VF section) VFA-161: 1 Jun 1986-1 Apr 1988	VFA-161 Disestablished	1 April 1988
VFA-201	Hunters	F/A-18A	VF-201: 25 Jul 1970-1 Jan 1999 (same sqdn listed in VF section) VFA-201: 1 Jan 1999-present (inactive 30 Jun 2007-present)^[57]	VFA-201 Deactivated	30 June 2007	U S Navy Reserve Squadron
VFA-203	Blue Dolphins	F/A-18A	VA-203: 1 Jul 1970-1 Oct 1989 (same sqdn listed in VA section) VFA-203: 1 Oct 1989-present (inactive 30 Jun 2004-present)^[58]	VFA-203 Deactivated	30 June 2004	U S Navy Reserve Squadron
VFA-303	Golden Hawks	F/A-18A	VA-303: 1 Jul 1970-1 Jan 1984 (same sqdn listed in VA section) VFA-303: 1 Jan 1984-31 Dec 1994	VFA-303 Disestablished	31 December 1994	U S Navy Reserve Squadron
VFA-305	Lobos	F/A-18A	VA-305: 1 Jul 1970-1 Jan 1987 (same sqdn listed in VA section) VFA-305: 1 Jan 1987-31 Dec 1994	VFA-305 Disestablished	31 December 1994	U S Navy Reserve Squadron

Disestablished Light attack squadrons (VAL)

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^{[lower-alpha 11]}	Establishment and Redesignation (if applicable) Dates^{[lower-alpha 12]}	Disestablished as	Disestablished Date	Notes
VAL-4		Yellow Jackets (1969) Black Ponies (1971)	OV-10A YOV-10D	VAL-4: 3 Jan 1969-10 Apr 1972	VAL-4 Disestablished	10 April 1972	Established to support River Patrol Craft, SEAL and joint operations in Mekong Delta region

Disestablished Heavy Attack squadrons (VAH) or 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 (squadrons listed below with disestablishment dates after 1971 had been redesignated RVAH squadrons by 1966 except for VAH-2, 4 and 10 which were eventually redesignated VAQ squadrons). With the end of the Navy's nuclear bomber role, the VAH squadrons based on the east coast were redesignated RVAH squadrons and were equipped with the 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	Nickname	Aircraft^{[lower-alpha 13]}	Establishment and Redesignation (if applicable) Dates^{[lower-alpha 14]}	Disestablished as (or current designation)	Disestablished Date	Notes
VAH-1	Tigers	A3D-1 A3D-2/A-3B A-5A^[59]	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^[60]
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^[61]
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^[62] 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^[63]	VAQ-131	Not applicable, still active	USNR squadron VP-931 activated on 2 Sep 1950 for participation in the Korean War^[64]
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^[65]	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^[66]	VAH-15: 15 Jan 1958-15 Feb 1959	VAH-15 Disestablished	15 February 1959
VAH-16	White Blades	AJ-2^[67]	VAH-16: 15 Jan 1958-30 Jan 1959	VAH-16 Disestablished	30 January 1959
VAH-21	Roadrunners	AP-2H^[68]	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^[69]	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

Disestablished and Deactivated Tactical Electronics Warfare squadrons (VAW) and (VAQ) and Electronic Attack squadrons (VAQ) and designations no longer in use

In 1968 the VAQ designation was established to designate "Tactical Electronics Warfare Squadron". Prior to the creation of the VAQ designation there were two squadrons (VAW-13 and VAW-33) which by the late 1950s had been equipped to conduct electronic countermeasures and were providing electronic countermeasures aircraft detachments to deploying Carrier Air Groups. By the late 1950s electronic countermeasures equipment and procedures had been developed from the airborne early warning capabilities of the VAW "Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadrons" as the technology for detecting airborne threats with radar led to development of electronic countermeasures equipment for countering enemy radar. In 1968 those two squadrons were renamed "Tactical Electronics Warfare Squadron" (while retaining the VAW designation)^[70] to more accurately describe their role and differentiate them from the remaining VAW squadrons which were Airborne Early Warning squadrons.

Later in 1968 the VAQ designation was created and those VAW "Tactical Electronics Warfare" squadrons were redesigned to VAQ.^[71] At that same time, some VAH squadrons which were operating the KA-3 tanker had electronic countermeasures equipment added to their aircraft and were in turn also designated VAQ squadrons (see the VAH section).

In February 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^{[lower-alpha 15]}	Establishment and Redesignation (if applicable) Dates	Disestablished/ Deactivated as (or current designation)	Disestablished/ Deactivated Date	Notes
VAW-13		Zappers	AD-5Q/EA-1F EKA-3B	VAW-13: 1 Sep 1959-1 Oct 1968 VAQ-130:1 Oct 1968-present^[72]	VAQ-130	Not Applicable still exists	Though the squadron carried the VAW designation it was actually an early electronics warfare squadron providing Electronic Countermeasures (ECM) detachments to Carrier Air Groups (Carrier Air Wings after 1963).
VAW-33		Nighthawks	AD-5W/EA-1E AD-5Q/EA-1F TF-1Q/EC-1A^[73]	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 (same sqdn listed in VAW section) VAQ-33: 1 Feb 1968-1 Oct 1993^[74]	VAQ-33 Disestablished	1 October 1993	Though the squadron carried the VAW designation it provided both electronics countermeasures (EA-1F and EC-1A) and airborne early warning (EA-1E) detachments to Carrier Air Groups (CVG) (Carrier Air Wings after 1963) and Antisubmarine Carrier Air Groups (CVSG).
VAQ-33	(1970)	Nighthawks, Firebirds (1970)	EA-1F ERA-3B EA-4F NC-121K EF-4B EF-4J TA-3B KA-3B EA-6A P-3A	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 (same sqdn listed in VAW section) VAQ-33: 1 Feb 1968-1 Oct 1993^[75]	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 F/A-18A	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^[76]	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.^[77]
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.^[78]
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.^[79]
VAQ-143			EA-6B (planned)	VAQ-143: 1 Aug 2002-12 Nov 2009^[80]	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 November 12, 2009).^[81]
VAQ-208		Jockeys	KA-3B^[82]	VAQ-208: 31 Jul 1970-1 Oct 1979 VAK-208: 1 Oct 1979-30 Sep 1989 (same sqdn listed in VAK section)^[83]	VAK-208 Disestablished	30 September 1989	U. S. Navy Reserve Squadron. Though designated VAQ, the squadron was established to provide tanking and COD services^[84] and did not operate as a tactical electronic warfare squadron.
VAQ-308		Griffins	KA-3B^[85]	VAQ-308: 2 May 1970-1 Oct 1979 VAK-308: 1 Oct 1979-30 Sep 1988 (same sqdn listed in VAK section)^[86]	VAK-308 Disestablished	30 September 1988	U. S. Navy Reserve Squadron. Though designated VAQ, the squadron was established to provide tanking and COD services^[87] 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

Disestablished Tactical Aerial Refueling squadrons (VAK)

The VAK designation was established in 1979^[88]. It was only applied to two USNR squadrons then designated as VAQ squadrons but which performed tanking as their primary mission. It was discontinued in 1989 with the disestablishment of the last of the two squadrons.

Designation	Insignia	Nickname	Aircraft^{[lower-alpha 16]}	Establishment and Redesignation Dates^{[lower-alpha 17]}	Disestablished as	Disestablished Date	Notes
VAK-208		Jockeys	KA-3B	VAQ-208: 31 Jul 1970-1 Oct 1979 (same sqdn listed in VAQ section) VAK-208: 1 Oct 1979-30 Sep 1989	VAK-208 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 1970-1 Oct 1979 (same sqdn listed in VAQ section) VAK-308: 1 Oct 1979-30 Sep 1988	VAK-308 Disestablished	30 September 1988	U. S. Navy Reserve Squadron. VAK designation created to reflect the actual mission of the squadron.

Disestablished and Deactivated Carrier Airborne Early Warning squadrons (VAW) and (RVAW)

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".^[89] 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.^[90] 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.^[91] 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"^[92] 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).

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	Nickname	Aircraft^{[lower-alpha 18]}	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-Aug 1948 VC-11(2nd): Aug 1948-Feb 1956 (same sqdn listed in VC section) VAW-11: Feb 1956-20 Apr 1967	VAW-11 Was redesignated a wing and subordinate dets were established as squadrons^[93]	20 April 1967
VAW-2	Bats	TBM-3W	VAW-2: 6 Jul 1948-Aug 1948 VC-12(2nd): Aug 1948-Feb 1956 (same sqdn listed in VC section) VAW-12: Feb 1956-1 Apr 1967	VAW-12 Was redesignated a wing and subordinate dets were established as squadrons^[94]	1 April 1967
VAW-11	Early Elevens	AD-5W E-1B E-2A	VAW-1: 6 Jul 1948-Aug 1948 VC-11(2nd): Aug 1948-Feb 1956 (same sqdn listed in VC section) VAW-11: Feb 1956-20 Apr 1967	VAW-11 Was redesignated a wing and subordinate dets were established as squadrons^[95]	20 April 1967	Land based squadron, provided detachments of Airborne Early Warning Aircraft to deploying Carrier Air Groups (Carrier Air Wings after 1963)
VAW-12	Bats	AD-5W E-1B E-2A	VAW-2: 6 Jul 1948-Aug 1948 VC-12(2nd): Aug 1948-Feb 1956 (same sqdn listed in VC section) VAW-12: Feb 1956-1 Apr 1967	VAW-12 Was redesignated a wing and subordinate dets were established as squadrons^[96]	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-5Q/EA-1F EKA-3B	VAW-13: 1 Sep 1959-1 Oct 1968 VAQ-130:1 Oct 1968-present^[97]	VAQ-130	Not Applicable still exists	Though the squadron carried the VAW designation it was actually an early electronics warfare squadron providing Electronic Countermeasures (ECM) detachments to Carrier Air Groups (Carrier Air Wings after 1963).
VAW-33	Nighthawks	AD-5W/EA-1E AD-5Q/EA-1F TF-1Q/EC-1A^[98]	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^[99] (same sqdn listed in VAQ section)	VAQ-33 Disestablished	1 October 1993	Though the squadron carried the VAW designation it provided both electronics countermeasures (EA-1F and EC-1A) and airborne early warning (EA-1E) detachments to Carrier Air Groups (CVG) (Carrier Air Wings after 1963) and Antisubmarine Carrier Air Groups (CVSG).
VAW-77	Night Wolves	E-2C	VAW-77: 1 Oct 1995-present^[100] (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^[101] (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^[102]^[103]	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^[104]^[105]	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^[106] (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
RVAW-120	Grey Hawks	E-1B E-2A, E-2B, E-2C	RVAW-120: 1 Jul 1967-1 May 1983 VAW-120: 1 May 1983-present	VAW-120	Not applicable, still exists	RVAW-120 established from VAW-12 as a Fleet Replacement Squadron upon VAW-12's redesignation as a wing
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^[107]	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^[108]	VAW-307 Disestablished	September 1974	U S Navy Reserve Squadron Established as a squadron of CVWR-30

Disestablished Airborne Early Warning (VW) squadrons and Weather Reconnaissance (VW) 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.^[109]

Designation	Nickname	Aircraft^{[lower-alpha 19]}	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^[110]-Jul 1971	VW-1	July 1971^[111]	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"^[112]^[113]
VW-2		PO-1W/WV-1^[114] WV-2	^[115] 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^[116]
VW-3		P4Y-2S P2V-5JF WV-3 WV-2	VJ-1: 19 Mar 1952-Sep 1953 VW-3: Sep 1953-Jun 1960^[117]	VW-3	June 1960^[118]	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	^[119] P2V-3W PO-1W/WV-1 P2V-5JF WV-3/WC-121N WP-3A	VJ-2: 1952-1953 VW-4: 1953-Apr 1975	VW-4	April 1975^[120]	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.^[121] Redesignated "Weather Reconnaissance Squadron FOUR" (VW-4) on 1 March 1967 to more accurately describe the primary mission of the squadron.^[122]
VW-11		WV-2/EC-121K	VW-11: Aug 1955^[123]-7 Oct 1965	VW-11	7 October 1965^[124]	Established as the first squadron to operate as part of the "Atlantic Barrier", a seaward extension of the nation's Distant Early Warning (DEW) Line. Disestablished with the end of the Atlantic Barrier mission.
VW-12		WV-2	VW-12: 7 Jul 1956^[125]-1 Feb 1960	VW-12 merged into AEWBARRONPAC	1 February 1960^[126]	Established as the first squadron to operate as part of the "Pacific Barrier", a seaward extension of the nation's Distant Early Warning (DEW) Line. 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)^[127] were merged into a single squadron designated AEW Barrier Squadron Pacific (AEWBARRONPAC)^[128] which continued in existence until 30 April 1965.^[129]
VW-13 (first use)		WV-2	VW-13(1st): Sep 1955^[130]-15 Sep 1957	VW-13(1st)	15 September 1957^[131]	Established to operate as part of the "Atlantic Barrier", a seaward extension of the nation's Distant Early Warning (DEW) Line. Disestablished due to budgetary limitations.^[132]
VW-13 (second use)		WV-2/EC-121K	VW-13(2nd): Jun 1958^[133]-1965	VW-13(2nd)	1965	Established to operate as part of the "Atlantic Barrier", a seaward extension of the nation's Distant Early Warning (DEW) Line. Adopted name and insignia of VW-13 which was disestablished a year earlier. Also collected data on ice distribution for Naval Oceanographic Office^[134]
VW-14		WV-2	VW-14: 1956-1 Feb 1960	VW-14 merged into AEWBARRONPAC	1 Feb 1960^[135]	Established as part of the "Pacific Barrier", a seaward extension of the nation's Distant Early Warning (DEW) Line. 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)^[136] were merged into a single squadron designated AEW Barrier Squadron Pacific (AEWBARRONPAC)^[137] which continued in existence until 30 April 1965.^[138]
VW-15		WV-2	VW-15: Oct 1955^[139]-Apr 1961	VW-15	April 1961^[140]	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^[141] before the barrier became fully operational in July 1958

Disestablished Torpedo/Torpedo Bombing squadrons (VT/VTN)

The VT designation is one of the earliest used by the U.S. Navy. It first appeared in 1920 to designate "Torpedo Plane Squadrons". 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.^[142] 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. That same change also added a suffix letter after the VA squadron designation number to designate to which type of Air Group the squadron was assigned: A for those assigned to Essex class carriers, B for the large Midway class carriers, L for the light "Independence" or "Saipan" class carriers and E for those aboard the small Escort Carriers. Those suffix letters were dropped with the next designation system change which occurred by 1 September 1948.^[143] On 1 May 1960 the VT designation was resurrected as the designation for training squadrons^[144] but there is no relationship between the training squadrons which have used the VT designation since 1960 and the Torpedo or Torpedo and Bombing squadrons of the 1920s to 1940s. The VTN designation was used from 1944 to 1946 to designate "Night Torpedo Squadrons"

The table below is a partial list of the approximately 90 to 100 squadrons which carried the VT designation between 1921 and 1946.

Squadron Designation	Nickname	Aircraft	Disestablished	Notes^[145]
VT-2			Disestablished as the first squadron designated VA-35 on 7 Nov 1949	Established as VT-2 in 1925, redesignated VT-2B on 1 Jul 1927 (this is the same squadron as is listed immediately below), redesignated VT-3 on 1 Jul 1937 (this is the same squadron as is listed below), redesignated VA-4A on 15 Nov 1946, redesignated VA-35 (first use of the designation) on 7 Aug 1948.
VT-2B			Disestablished as the first squadron designated VA-35 on 7 Nov 1949	Established as VT-2 in 1925 (this is the same squadron as is listed immediately above), redesignated VT-2B on 1 Jul 1927, redesignated VT-3 on 1 Jul 1937 (this is the same squadron as is listed immediately below), redesignated VA-4A on 15 Nov 1946, redesignated VA-35 (first use of the designation) on 7 Aug 1948.
VT-3		TBF	Disestablished as the first squadron designated VA-35 on 7 Nov 1949	Established as VT-2 in 1925 (this is the same squadron as is listed above), redesignated VT-2B on 1 Jul 1927 (this is the same squadron as is listed immediately above), redesignated VT-3 on 1 Jul 1937, redesignated VA-4A on 15 Nov 1946, redesignated VA-35 (first use of the designation) on 7 Aug 1948.
VT-4		TBF	Disestablished as the first squadron designated VA-15 on 1 Jun 1969	Established as VT-4 on 10 Jan 1942, redesignated VA-2A on 15 Nov 1946, redesignated VA-15 (first use of the designation) on 2 Aug 1948.
VT-5 (1920-1)	Tophatters		Not Applicable. Still exists as VFA-14	Established in Sep 1919 as Air Detachment Pacific Fleet, redesignated VT-5 (first use of the designation) on 15 Jun 1920, redeisgnated VP-4-1 on 7 Sep 1921 (this is the same squadron as is listed in the "disestablished VP squadrons" section), redesignated VF-4 (first use of the designation) on 23 Sep 1921 (this is the same squadron as is listed in the "disestablished VF squadrons" section), redesignated VF-1 (first use of the designation ) on 1 Jul 1922 (this is the same squadron as is listed in the "disestablished VF squadrons" section), redesignated VF-1B (first use of the designation) on 1 Jul 1927 (this is the same squadron as is listed in the "disestablished VF squadrons" section), redesignated VB-2B on 1 Jul 1934, redesignated VB-3 on 1 Jul 1937, redesignated VB-4 on 1 Jul 1939, redesignated VS-41 (first use of the designation) on 15 Mar 1941, redesignated VB-41 on 1 Mar 1943, redesignated VB-4 on 4 Aug 1943, redesignated VA-1A on 15 Nov 1946 (this is the same squadron as is listed in the "disestablished VA squadrons" section), redesignated VA-14 on 2 Aug 1948 (this is the same squadron as is listed in the "disestablished VA squadrons" section), redesignated VF-14 (second use of the designation) on 15 Dec 1949 (this is the same squadron as is listed in the "disestablished VF squadrons" section), redesignated VFA-14 on 1 Dec 2001.^[146] This is the oldest continuously operating squadron in the U.S. Navy.
VT-5 (1943-6)			Disestablished as the first squadron designated VA-55 on 12 Dec 1975	Established as VT-5 on 15 Feb 1943, redesignated VA-6A on 15 Nov 1946, redesignated VA-55 (first use of the designation) on 16 Aug 1948.
VT-6
VT-7
VT-8 (1941-2)		TBD	November 1942	Established in November 1942 as the first squadron to carry the VT-8 designation.
VT-8 (1943-5)		TBF	1945	Established in 1943 as the second squadron to carry the VT-8 designation
VT-11		TBF	Not Applicable. Still exists as VFA-115	Established as VT-11 on 10 Oct 1942, redesignated VA-12A on 15 Nov 1946, redesignated VA-115 on 15 Jul 1948, redesignated VFA-115 on 30 Sep 1996.
VT-17			Not Applicable. Still exists as VFA-25	Established as VT-17 on 1 Jan 1943, redesignated VA-6B on 15 Nov 1946, redesignated VA-65 (first use of the designation) on 27 Jul 1948, redesignated VA-25 (second use of the designation) on 1 Jul 1959, redesignated VFA-25 on 1 Jul 1983.
VT-18			Disestablished as the first squadron designated VA-75 on 30 Jun 1949	Established as VT-18 on 20 Jul 1943, redesignated VA-8A on 15 Nov 1946, redesignated VA-75 (first use of the designation) on 27 Jul 1948.
VT-19			Not Applicable. Still exists as VFA-195	Established as VT-19 on 15 Aug 1943, redesignated VA-20A on 15 Nov 1946, redesignated VA-195 on 24 Aug 1948, redesignated VFA-195 on 15 Apr 1985.
VT-20			Disestablshed as the first squadron designated VA-95 on 30 Nov 1949	Established as VT-20 on 15 Oct 1943, redesignated VA-10A 0n 15 Nov 1946, redesignated VA-95 (first use of the designation) on 12 Aug 1948.
VT-41		TBM	Disestablished as VA-1E on 1 Sep 1948^[147]	Established as VT-41 on 26 Mar 1946, redesignated VA-1E on 15 Nov 1946.
VT-42		TBM	Disestablished as the first squadron designated VS-22 on 1 Jun 1956	Established as VT-42 on 19 Jul 1945, redesignated VA-2E on 15 Nov 1946, redesignated VC-22 (second use of the designation) on 1 Sep 1948 (this is the same squadron as is listed in the "disestablished VC squadrons section"), redesignated VS-22 (first use of the designationon) 20 Apr 1950 (this is the same squadron as is listed in the "disestablished VS squadrons" section).
VT-58		TBM	Disestablished as VA-1L on 20 Nov 1948	Established as VT-58 on 19 Mar 1946, redesignated VA-1L on 15 Nov 1946.
VT-74		SB2C	Disestablished as the second squadron designated VA-65 on 31 Mar 1993	Established as VT-74 on 1 May 1945, redesignated VA-2B on 15 Nov 1946, redesignated VA-25 (1st use of the designation) on 1 Sep 1948, redesignated VA-65 (second use of the designation) on 1 Jul 1959.
VT-75		SB2C	Disestablished as the first squadron designated VA-45 on 8 Jun 1950	Established as VT-75 on 1 Jun 1945, redesignated VA-4B on 15 Nov 1946, redesignated VA-45 (first use of the designation) on 1 Sep 1948.
VT-81			Disestablished as the first squadron designated VA-135 on 30 Nov 1949	Established as VT-81 on 1 Mar 1944, redesignated VA-14A on 15 Nov 1946, redesignated VA-135 (first use of the designation) on 2 Aug 1948.
VT-82			Disestablished as VA-175 on 15 Mar 1958	Established as VT-82 on 1 Apr 1944, redesignated VA-18A on 15 Nov 1946, redesignated VA-175 on 11 Aug 1948.
VT-98			Disestablished as VA-22A on 5 Aug 1947	Established as VT-98 on 28 Aug 1944, redesignated VA-22A on 15 Nov 1946.
VT-153			Disestablished as the first squadron designated VA-155 on 30 Nov 1949	Established as VT-153 on 26 Mar 1945, redesignated VA-16A on 15 Nov 1946, redesignated VA-155 (first use of the designation) on 15 Jul 1948.

Disestablished and Deactivated Reconnaissance (VAP, VCP, VFP, VQ, RVAH) squadrons

During the history of Naval Aviation, there have been several different designations used to designate reconnaissance squadrons. The first squadrons specifically designated as reconnaissance squadrons were designated during WWII as "Photographic Squadron (VD)". The VD designation was in use from 1943 to 1946. From 1946 to 1948 the VPP designation designated "Photographic Squadron" or "Patrol Squadron (Photographic)". In 1949, two new Photographic Reconnaissance squadrons were established as "Composite Squadrons" VC-61 and VC-62 (see the Disestablished and Deactivated Composite and Fleet Composite (VC) squadrons and VC designations no longer in use section). In 1956 VC-61 and VC-62 were redesignated "Light Photographic Reconnaissance Squadron (VFP)". In 1952, two additional reconnaissance squadrons were established, but instead of being designated "Composite Squadron" as were VC-61 and 62, they were designated "Photographic Squadron (VJ)" (note: the VJ designation, at the same time also designated "Weather Squadron" or "Weather Reconnaissance Squadron" and from 1925 to 1946 it designated "Utility Squadron"). In 1956 when VC-61 and 62 were redesignated VFP, the Photographic Squadrons (VJ) were redesignated to "Heavy Photographic Reconnaissance Squadron (VAP)". For a short period from 1959 to 1961 some VAP and VFP squadrons were redesignated "Photographic Composite Squadron (VCP)" but in 1961 they reverted to their previous VAP or VFP designation.^[148]

In 1961 the VQ designation which from 1955 had designated "Electronic Countermeasures Squadron" was changed to "Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron". The mission of the newly designated Fleet Air Reconnaissance squadrons was communications intelligence (Comint) and electronic intelligence (Elint) gathering.^[149]

Lastly, in 1964, the "Heavy Attack Squadrons (VAH)" which flew the A-5 nuclear bomber had their bombers converted to RA-5C reconnaissance aircraft and were redesignated to "Reconnaissance Attack Squadron (RVAH)".^[150]

Note: The parenthetical (1st), (2nd) 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.

Photographic Reconnaissance squadrons (VAP, VCP, VFP)

Designation	Nickname	Aircraft^{[lower-alpha 20]}	Establishment and Redesignation (if applicable) Dates^{[lower-alpha 21]}	Disestablished as	Disestablished Date	Notes
VAP-61 (First use)	World Recorders	AJ-2P^[151]	VP-61(4th): 20 Jan 1951-5 Mar 1952 (same sqdn listed in VP section) VJ-61: 5 Mar 1952-Apr 1956 VAP-61(1st): Apr 1956-1 Jul 1959 VCP-61: 1 Jul 1959-1 Jul 1961 (same sqdn listed below) VAP-61(2nd): 1 Jul 1961-1 Jul 1971 (same sqdn listed below)^[152]	VAP-61(2nd) Disestablished	1 July 1971
VAP-61 (Second use)	World Recorders	A3D-2P/RA-3B KA-3B^[153]	VP-61(4th): 20 Jan 1951-5 Mar 1952 (same sqdn listed in VP section) VJ-61: 5 Mar 1952-Apr 1956 VAP-61(1st): Apr 1956-1 Jul 1959 (same sqdn listed above) VCP-61: 1 Jul 1959-1 Jul 1961 (same sqdn listed below) VAP-61(2nd): 1 Jul 1961-1 Jul 1971^[154]	VAP-61(2nd) Disestablished	1 July 1971
VAP-62	Tigers	F7F-4N A3D-1P A3D-2P/RA-3B^[155]	VJ-62: 10 Apr 1952-2 Jul 1956 VAP-62: 2 Jul 1956-15 Oct 1969^[156]	VAP-62 Disestablished	15 October 1969
VCP-61	World Recorders	F8U-1P A3D-2P^[157]	VP-61(4th): 20 Jan 1951-5 Mar 1952 (same sqdn listed in VP section) VJ-61: 5 Mar 1952-Apr 1956 VAP-61(1st): Apr 1956-1 Jul 1959 (same sqdn listed above) VCP-61: 1 Jul 1959-1 Jul 1961 VAP-61(2nd): 1 Jul 1961-1 Jul 1971 (same sqdn listed above)^[158]	VAP-61(2nd) Disestablished	1 July 1971
VCP-63	Eyes Of The Fleet	F8U-1P A3D-2P	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 below) VCP-63:1 Jul 1959-1 Jul 1961 VFP-63: 1 Jul 1961-30 Jun 1984 (same sqdn listed below)^[159]	VFP-63 Disestablished	30 June 1984
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 above) VFP-63: 1 Jul 1961-30 Jun 1984 (same sqdn listed below)^[159]	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^[159]	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^[159]	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 Squadron
VFP-306	Photomasters	RF-8G	VFP-306: 1 Jun 1970-30 Sep 1984	VFP-306 Disestablished	30 September 1984	U S Navy Reserve Squadron

Fleet Air Reconnaissance squadrons (VQ)

Designation	Nickname	Aircraft^{[lower-alpha 22]}	Establishment and Redesignation (if applicable) Dates^{[lower-alpha 23]}	Deactivated as	Deactivated Date	Notes
VQ-2	Rangers	P4M-1Q P2V A3D-1Q A3D-2Q/EA-3B WV-2Q/EC-121M EP-3E	VQ-2: 1 Sep 1955-present (inactive 22 May 2012-present)	VQ-2 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	VQ-5: 15 Apr 1991-present (inactive 30 Jul 1999-present)	VQ-5 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	VQ-6: 5 Aug 1991-present (inactive 30 Sep 1999-present)	VQ-6 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	VQ-11: 1 Jul 1997-present (inactive 31 Mar 2000-present)	VQ-11 Deactivated	31 March 2000	U S Navy Reserve Squadron. Simulated hostile radar and communications jamming for fleet training

Reconnaissance Attack squadrons (RVAH)

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 bomber 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	Nickname	Aircraft^{[lower-alpha 24]}	Establishment and Redesignation (if applicable) Dates^{[lower-alpha 25]}	Disestablished as	Disestablished Date	Notes
RVAH-1	Smokin' Tigers	RA-5C	VAH-1: 1 Nov 1955-1 Sep 1964 (same sqdn listed in VAH section) RVAH-1: 1 Sep 1964-29 Jan 1979	RVAH-1 Disestablished	29 January 1979
RVAH-3	Sea Dragons	RA-5C TA-3B TA-4J	VAH-3: 14 Jun 1956-1 Jul 1964 (same sqdn listed in VAH section) RVAH-3: 1 Jul 1964-17 Aug 1979	RVAH-3 Disestablished	17 August 1979	Fleet Replacement Squadron
RVAH-5	Savage Sons	RA-5C	VC-5(2nd): 9 Sep 1948-1 Nov 1955 (same sqdn listed in VC section) VAH-5: 1 Nov 1955-May 1956 (same sqdn listed in VAH section) RVAH-5: May 1956-30 Sep 1977	RVAH-5 Disestablished	30 September 1977
RVAH-6	Fleurs	RA-5C	VC-6(2nd): 6 Jan 1950-1 Jul 1956 (same sqdn listed in VC section) VAH-6: 1 Jul 1956-23 Sep 1965 (same sqdn listed VAH section) RVAH-6: 23 Sep 1965-20 Oct 1978	RVAH-6 Disestablished	20 October 1978
RVAH-7	Peacemakers of the Fleet	RA-5C	VC-7(2nd): 10 Aug 1950-1 Nov 1955 (same sqdn listed in VC section) VAH-7: 1 Nov 1955-1 Dec 1964 (same sqdn listed in VAH section) RVAH-7: 1 Dec 1964-28 Sep 1979	RVAH-7 Disestablished	28 September 1979
RVAH-9	Hoot Owls	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 (same sqdn listed in VAH section) RVAH-9: 3 Jun 1964-30 Sep 1977	RVAH-9 Disestablished	30 September 1977
RVAH-11	Checkertails	RA-5C	VC-8(2nd): 3 Dec 1951-1 Nov 1955 (same sqdn listed in VC section) VAH-11: 1 Nov 1955-1 Jul 1966 (same sqdn listed in VAH section) RVAH-11: 1 Jul 1966-1 Jun 1975	RVAH-11 Disestablished	1 June 1975
RVAH-12	Speartips	RA-5C	RVAH-12: 1 Jul 1965-2 Jul 1979	RVAH-12 Disestablished	2 July 1979	One of only two squadrons established as a RVAH squadron.^[160]
RVAH-13	Bats	RA-5C	VAH-13: 3 Jan 1961-1 Nov 1964 (same sqdn listed in VAH section) RVAH-13: 1 Nov 1964-30 Jun 1976	RVAH-13 Disestablished	30 June 1976
RVAH-14	Eagle Eyes	RA-5C	RVAH-14: 14 Feb 1968-1 May 1976	RVAH-14 Disestablished	1 May 1976	One of only two squadrons established as a RVAH squadron.^[160]

Rescue Squadrons (VH)

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

Disestablished Patrol squadrons (VP, VA(HM), VPB, VB)

Squadron Designation	Nickname	Aircraft	Disestablished	Notes
VP-1 (1921-2)		N-9	July 1922
VP-1 (1924-6)		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)		SP-2H	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)		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 (first use of the designation) on 15 Jun 1920 (this is the same squadron as is listed in the "disestablished Torpedo (VT) squadrons" section), redeisgnated VP-4-1 on 7 Sep 1921, redesignated VF-4 (first use of the designation) on 23 Sep 1921 (this is the same squadron as is listed in the "disestablished VF squadrons" section), redesignated VF-1 (first use of the designation ) on 1 Jul 1922 (this is the same squadron as is listed in the "disestablished VF squadrons" section), redesignated VF-1B (first use of the designation) on 1 Jul 1927 (this is the same squadron as is listed in the "disestablished VF squadrons" section), redesignated VB-2B on 1 Jul 1934, redesignated VB-3 on 1 Jul 1937, redesignated VB-4 on 1 Jul 1939, redesignated VS-41 (first use of the designation) on 15 Mar 1941, redesignated VB-41 on 1 Mar 1943, redesignated VB-4 on 4 Aug 1943, redesignated VA-1A on 15 Nov 1946 (this is the same squadron as is listed in the "disestablished VA squadrons" section), redesignated VA-14 on 2 Aug 1948 (this is the same squadron as is listed in the "disestablished VA squadrons" section), redesignated VF-14 (second use of the designation) on 15 Dec 1949 (this is the same squadron as is listed in the "disestablished VF squadrons" section), redesignated VFA-14 on 1 Dec 2001.^[146] 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	P-3	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	October 10, 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	March 31, 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	August 17, 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

Deactivated Patrol squadrons (VP, VPU)

Squadron Designation	Nickname	Aircraft	Deactivated	Notes
VP-64	Condors	P-3	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	P-3	31 March 2006	USNR Established 16 November 1970. NAS Point Mugu
VP-66	Liberty Bells	P-3	31 March 2006	USNR Established 1 November 1970. NAS Willow Grove
VP-91 (1970-99)	Black Cats	P-3	31 March 1999	USNR Established 1 November 1970. NAS Moffett Field
VP-92 (1970-2007)	Minutemen	P-3	30 November 2007	USNR Established 1 November 1970. NAS Brunswick
VP-94 (1970-2006)	Crawfishers	P-3	31 March 2006	USNR Established 1 November 1970. NAS New Orleans
VPU-1	Old Buzzards	P-3	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.

Disestablished Cruiser Scouting Squadron (VCS)

Squadron Designation	Insignia	Nickname	Aircraft	Established-Disestablished	Notes
VCS-7 US Navy Cruiser Scouting Squadron Seven	4Q		RAF Spitfire Mk Vbs	May 8, 1944 – June 29, 1944	RNAS Lee-on-Solent, United Kingdom

Disestablished Fleet Logistics Support Squadrons (VR,VRC)

Squadron Designation	Insignia	Nickname	Aircraft	Disestablished	Notes
VRC-50		Foo-Dogs	US-3 C-2 C-130	October 7, 1994

Deactivated Fleet Logistics Support Squadrons (VR,VRC)

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

Disestablished and Deactivated Composite and Fleet Composite (VC) squadrons and VC designations no longer in use

The VC designation was first created on 1 March 1943 when Escort Scouting Squadrons (VGS) which were based aboard Escort Carriers (CVEs) were redesignated Composite Squadrons (VC).^[161] These VC squadrons flew combinations of fighters, dive bombers and/or torpedo bombers from Escort Carriers through WWII, at the end of which they were all disestablished by the end of 1945. In 1948 the VC composite squadron designation was resurrected and though these VC squadrons conducted various different missions, they were all designated VC. The squadrons were composed of detachments of aircraft which 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.^[162] In 1965 the VC designation was again resurrected as the designation for new Fleet Composite Squadrons which were utility or support squadrons and were usually composed of more than one type aircraft conducting missions such as aerial target support, missile range support, fighter training as adversary aircraft and other miscellaneous missions.^[162] 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 tables below do not list disestablished squadrons; they are lists of squadron designations which are no longer in use. Some of the squadron designations in the tables 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.

First use of the VC designation: 1943 to 1945

There were approximately 90 VC squadrons which existed from 1943 to 1945.^[159] The table below contains a partial list of WWII VC squadrons

Designation	Nickname	Aircraft^{[lower-alpha 26]}	Establishment and Redesignation (if applicable) Dates^{[lower-alpha 27]}	Disestablished as	Disestablished Date	Notes
VC-6 (first use)		FM-2, TBM	VGS-25: Jan 1943-Mar 1943 VC-25(1st): Mar 1943-Sep 1943 VC-6(1st): Sep 1943-5 Oct 1945	VC-6(1st) Disestablished	October 5, 1945
VC-8 (first use)			VC-8(1st): Jan 1943-1945	VC-8(1st) Disestablished	1945	Operated fighter and scouting planes from an escort carrier (CVE)
VC-10 (first use)			VC-10(1st): 23 Sep 1943-1945	VC-10(1st) Disestablished	1945	Operated fighter and torpedo planes from USS Gambier Bay (CVE 73)^[163]
VC-13 (first use)	Fools in God's Oceans	F4F, TBM	VC-13(1st): 1943-1945	VC-13(1st) Disestablished	c.1945	USS Tripoli (CVE-64), USS Anzio (CVE-57)
VC-72	Ball the Jack	FM-2, TBM	VC-72: 1944-1945	VC-72 Disestablished	1945

Second use of the VC designation: 1948 to 1956

In 1948 the VC composite squadron designation was resurrected and though these VC squadrons conducted various different missions, they were all designated VC. The squadrons were composed of detachments of aircraft which 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 or VFP depending on the specific mission, and the VC designation once again ceased to exist.

Designation	Nickname	Aircraft^{[lower-alpha 28]}	Establishment and Redesignation (if applicable) Dates^{[lower-alpha 29]}	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)^[164]	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^[165]
VC-4 (second use)	Night Cappers	F4U-5N F9F F3D AM	VC-4(2nd): 28 Sep 1948-2 Jul 1956 VF(AW)-4: 2 Jul 1956-31 Aug 1959 (same sqdn listed in VF section)^[164]	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)^[166]	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)^[167]	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 1959 VS-21: 23 Apr 1950–present (inactive 28 Feb 2005–present) (same sqdn listed in VS section)^[168]	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.^[168]
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)^[41]	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 1959 VS-23: 23 Apr 1950-27 Sep 1968 (same sqdn listed in VC section)^[41]	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 1959 VS-24(1st): 20 Apr 1950-1 Jun 1956 (same sqdn listed in VS section)^[41]	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)^[168]	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)^[168]	VS-32 Deactivated	30 September 2008	ASW Squadron
VC-33 (second use)	Night Hawks	TBM-3E/N/Q, 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 Squadron
VC-35 (second use)		^[169] 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 VAP,VFP,VCP section) VCP-63: 1 Jul 1959-1 Jul 1961 (same sqdn listed in VAP,VFP,VCP section) VFP-63: on 1 Jul 1961-30 Jun 1984 (same sqdn listed in VAP,VFP,VCP section)^[159]	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 VAP,VFP,VCP section)^[159]	VFP-62 Disestablished	5 January 1968	Photo Recon Squadron

Third use of the VC designation: 1965 to 2008

In 1965 the VC designation was again resurrected as the designation for new Fleet Composite Squadrons which were utility or support squadrons and were usually composed of more than one type aircraft conducting missions such as aerial target support, missile range support, fighter training as adversary aircraft and other miscellaneous missions.

Designation	Nickname	Aircraft^{[lower-alpha 30]}	Establishment and Redesignation (if applicable) Dates^{[lower-alpha 31]}	Disestablished/ Deactivated as	Disestablished/ Deactivated Date	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(2nd): 20 Jul 1955-1 Jul 1965 VC-1(3rd): 1 Jul 1965-30 Sep 1992	VC-1 (3rd) 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^[170]
VC-2 (third use)	Blue Falcons	F-8 US-2C A-4	VU-2: 8 Jan 1952-1 Jul 1965 VC-2(3rd): 1 Jul 1965-30 Sep 1980	VC-2 (3rd) Disestablished	30 September 1980	NAS Oceana Provided adversary services for fleet and air combat maneuvering training^[171]
VC-3 (third use)	Iron Man	DP-2E US-2 DC-130 BQM-34 BQM-74 Other Target Drones	VU-3(2nd): Dec 1948-1 Jul 1965 VC-3(3rd): 1 Jul 1965-1 Oct 1981	VC-3 (3rd) Disestablished	1 October 1981	NAS North Island Provided target drone services
VC-4 (third use)	Dragon Layers	F-8	VJ-4: 15 Nov 1940-14 Nov 1946 VU-4: 15 Nov 1946-1 Jul 1965 VC-4(3rd): 1 Jul 1965-30 Apr 1971	VC-4 (3rd) Disestablished	30 April 1971	NAS Jacksonville
VC-5 (third use)	Checkertails	A-4E TA-4J SH-3G CH-53E	VU-5(2nd): 16 Aug 1950-1 Jul 1965 VC-5(3rd): 1 Jul 1965-31 Aug 1992	VC-5 (2nd) Disestablished	31 August 1992	NAS Cubi Point
VC-6 (third use)	Skeeters, Firebees	RQ-2A^[172] BQM-74 Other surface and air target drones	VU-6(2nd): 1 Mar 1952-1 Jul 1965 VC-6(3rd): 1 Jul 1965-present^[173] (inactive 30 Jun 2008-present)	VC-6 (3rd) 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 F-8 F-4	VJ-1: 4 Dec 1942-1946 VU-7: 1946-1 Jul 1965 VC-7(3rd): 1 Jul 1965-30 Sep 1980	VC-7 (3rd) 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 1958-1 Jul 1960 VU-8: 1 Jul 1960-1 Jul 1965 VC-8(3rd): 1 Jul 1965-present*^[174] (inactive 1 Oct 2003-present)	VC-8 (3rd) 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 1943-1945 VU-10: 1945-1 Jul 1965 VC-10(2nd): 1 Jul 1965-14 Aug 1993	VC-10 (2nd) 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(3rd): 1 Sep 1973-22 Apr 1988 VFC-12: 22 Apr 1988-present^[175]	VFC-12	Not applicable, 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(2nd): 1 Sep 1973-22 Apr 1988 VFC-13: 22 Apr 1988-present^[176]	VFC-13	Not applicable, still active	United States Navy Reserve Squadron NAS New Orleans, NAS Miramar Provided "aggressor" services for air to air combat training

Disestablished Observation squadrons (VO)

The VO designation was one of the earliest by the U.S. Navy. It first appeared in 1922 to designate "Spotting Squadrons" which provided aerial naval gunfire spotting for battleships and cruisers. In 1923 the designation was changed to "Observation Plane Squadron" or "Observation Squadron" and continued in use as such until 1945 when the designation was discontinued. It was resurrected from 1947 to 1949 to again designate "Observation Squadrons", and again during the Vietnam war from 1967 to 1968. The designation has not been used since 1968.^[177]

Squadron Designation	Insignia	Nickname	Aircraft	Disestablished	Notes
VO-67		Gandydancers	OP-2E	July 1, 1968
VOS-7			FS Spitfire	June 26, 1944	Naval gunfire support spotting for Operation Overlord^[178]

Disestablished and Deactivated Air Anti-Submarine and Sea Control (VS) squadrons

The VS designation first appeared in 1922 as the designation for scouting squadrons. It was used as the designation for scouting squadron until it was formally removed from the squadron designation system in 1946,^[162] but it had ceased to exist in 1943 as by the end of that year VS squadrons had all been redesignated to VF, VT, VC or VCS (cruiser scouting squadron).^[159] There were approximately 26 squadrons designated VS (scouting squadron) between the years 1922 and 1943, one of them (the second Scouting Squadron VS-41) still exists today as VFA-14, the rest were all disestablished, or redesignated then disestablished by the end of 1949.^[159] In 1950 the VS designation was resurrected and VC squadrons which 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" as by that time all VS squadrons were flying the S-3B Viking which was capable of both Anti-Submarine Warfare and Anti-Surface Warfare and the new name better described the capabilities of the VS squadrons^[162] All VS squadrons which existed at the time of that name change were renamed from "Air Anti-Submarine Squadron-__" to "Sea Control Squadron-__". The designation is no longer in active use but is still attached to eleven deactivated VS squadrons

The table below does not list disestablished squadrons; it is a list of squadron designations which are no longer in active use. Most of the designations in the table belonged to squadrons which have been disestablished but some belong to squadrons which still exist in an inactive status.

Note: The parenthetical (1st), (2nd), (3rd) etc... appended to some designations and the (first use), (second use), (third use) etc... 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 to designate an Antisubmarine (or after 1993, a Sea Control) squadron and which use of the designation is indicated. They are not in series with any VS designations which existed from 1922 to 1943 to designate Scouting Squadrons. Absence indicates that the designation was used only once to designate an Antisubmarine or Sea Control squadron.

Designation	Nickname	Aircraft^{[lower-alpha 32]}	Establishment and Redesignation (if applicable) Dates^{[lower-alpha 33]}	Disestablished/ Deactivated as	Disestablished/ Deactivated Date	Notes
VS-20 (1953-1956) (first use)		AF-2S,W S2F-1	VC-931: 1948-1 Aug 1959 VS-931: 1 Aug 1950-4 Feb 1953 VS-20(1st): 4 Feb 1953-1 Jun 1956	VS-20 (1st) 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(2nd): 25 Aug 1961-1 Oct 1962	VS-20 (2nd) Disestablished	1 October 1962
VS-21	Fighting Redtails	AF-2S,W S2F-1,1F/S-2F,E S-3A,B	CVEG-41: 26 Mar 1945-15 Nov 1946 CVEG-1: 15 Nov 1946-1 Sep 1948 VC-21(2nd): 1 Sep 1948-23 Apr 1959 (same sqdn listed in VC section) VS-21: 23 Apr 1950–present^[168] (inactive 28 Feb 2005–present)	VS-21 Deactivated	28 February 2005	Escort Carrier Air Group-1 was redesignated as a single squadron designated VC-21 on 1 Sep 1948.^[168] Renamed "Sea Control Squadron" in Sep 1993
VS-22 (1950-1956) (first use)	Checkmates	AF-2S,W	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 (same sqdn listed in VC section) VS-22(1st): 20 April 1950-1 Jun 1956^[41]	VS-22 (1st) Disestablished	1 June 1956
VS-22 (1960-2009) (second use)	Checkmates	S2F-1/S-2F,E S-3A,B	VS-22(2nd): 18 May 1960 – present^[168] (inactive 31 Mar 2009–present)	VS-22 (2nd) 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 1947-1 Sep 1948 (same sqdn listed in VA section) VC-23(2nd): 1 Sep 1948-23 Apr 1959 (same sqdn listed in VC section) VS-23: 23 Apr 1950-27 Sep 1968^[41]	VS-23 Disestablished	27 September 1968
VS-24 (1950-1956) (first use)	Duty Cats	AF-2S,W S2F-1	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 1959 (same sqdn listed in VC squadron) VS-24(1st): 20 Apr 1950-1 Jun 1956^[41]	VS-24 (1st) Disestablished	1 June 1956
VS-24 (1960-2007) (second use)	Scouts	S2F-1/S-2A,F,D,E,G S-3A,B	VS-24(2nd): 24 May 1960 – present^[168] (inactive 31 Mar 2007–present)	VS-24 (2nd) Deactivated	31 March 2007	Adopted insignia from disestablished VS-24(1st). Renamed "Sea Control Squadron" in Sep 1993
VS-25 (1950-1956) (first use)	Golden Eagles	AF-2S,W S2F-1	VC-25(3rd): 1 Apr 1949-20 Apr 1950 (same sqdn listed in VC section) VS-25(1st): 20 Apr 1950-1 Jun 1956	VS-25 (1st) Disestablished	1 June 1956
VS-25 (1960-1968) (second use)	Golden Eagles	S2F-1F/S-2F,E	VS-25(2nd): 1 Sep 1960-27 Sep 1968	VS-25 (2nd) Disestablished	27 September 1968	Adopted name and insignia from disestablished VS-25(1st)
VS-26 (1950-1956) (first use)	Ready Squadron	TBM-3E,W S2F-1	VS-26(1st): 1 Sep 1950-26 May 1956	VS-26 (1st) Disestablished	26 May 1956
VS-26 (1960-1966) (second use)	Lucky Tigers	S2F-2F/S-2B,D	VS-26(2nd): 1 Jun 1960-31 May 1966	VS-26 (2nd) 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(1st): 15 Nov 1950-30 Jun 1973^[179]	VS-27 (1st) Disestablished	30 June 1973
VS-27 (1987-1994) (second use)	Sea Wolves	S-3A	VS-27: 22 Jan 1987-30 Sep 1994^[179]	VS-27 (2nd) 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 1960-1 Oct 1992	VS-28 Disestablished	1 October 1992
VS-29	Dragonfires	S2F-1/S-2A,F,E S-3A,B	VS-29: 1 April 1960 – present^[168] (inactive 30 Apr 2004–present)	VS-29 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 1951-4 Feb 1953 VS-30: 4 Feb 1953–present^[168] (inactive 20 Apr 2007–present)	VS-30 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.^[180] 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(3rd): 28 Sep 1948-20 Apr 1950 (same sqdn listed in VC section) VS-31: 20 Apr 1950–present^[168] (inactive 31 Mar 2008–present)	VS-31 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(2nd): 31 May 1949-20 Apr 1950 (same sqdn listed in VC section) VS-32: 20 Apr 1950–present^[168] (inactive 30 Sep 2008–present)	VS-32 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–present^[168] (inactive 31 Jul 2006–present)	VS-33 Deactivated	31 July 2006	Renamed "Sea Control Squadron" in Sep 1993
VS-34	Proud Tigers	S2F-1, S-2D,E	VS-34: 2 May 1960-1 Oct 1968	VS-34 Disestablished	1 October 1968
VS-35 (1961-1973) (first use)	Boomerangers	S2F-1,3/S-2D,E	VS-35(1st): 3 Jan 1961-30 Jun 1973	VS-35 (1st) Disestablished	30 June 1973
VS-35 (1976-1977) (second use)		None	VS-35(2nd): 1 Oct 1976-30 Mar 1977	VS-35 (2nd) 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(3rd): 3 Mar 1987-1 Jun 1988	VS-35 (3rd) 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(4th): 4 Apr 1991–present^[168] (inactive 31 Mar 2005–present)	VS-35 (4th) 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 1951-4 Feb 1953 VS-36: 4 Feb 1953-31 May 1966	VS-36 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 1951-8 Jul 1953 VS-37: 8 July 1953-31 Mar 1995	VS-37 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 1950-4 Aug 1950 VS-892: 4 Aug 1950-4 Feb 1953 VS-38: 4 Feb 1953–present^[168] (inactive 30 Apr 2004–present)	VS-38 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 1951-4 Feb 1953 VS-39: 4 Feb 1953-30 Sep 1968	VS-39 Disestablished	30 September 1968	VS-913 (USNR) activated on 1 Feb 1951
VS-41	Shamrocks	S2F-1F/S-2F,D,E S-3A,B	VS-41: 30 June 1960 – present^[168] (inactive 30 Sep 2006–present)	VS-41 Deactivated	30 September 2006	FRS. Renamed "Sea Control Squadron" in Sep 1993
VS-42		S2F-1F	VS-42: 25 Aug 1961-1 Oct 1962	VS-42 Disestablished	1 October 1962
VS-71		S-2E	VS-71: 1 Jul 1970-1 Jan 1975	VS-71 Disestablished	1 January 1975	United States Navy Reserve Squadron. Established as part of CVSGR-70
VS-72		S-2E	VS-72: 1 Jul 1970-1 Jun 1976	VS-72 Disestablished	1 June 1976	United States Navy Reserve Squadron. Established as part of CVSGR-70
VS-73	Blue Bandits	S-2E	VS-73: 1 Jul 1970-30 Jun 1976	VS-73 Disestablished	30 June 1976	United States Navy Reserve Squadron. Established as part of CVSGR-70
VS-81		S-2E	VS-81: 1 Jul 1970-1 Jul 1975	VS-81 Disestablished	1 July 1975	United States Navy Reserve Squadron. Established as part of CVSGR-80
VS-82		S-2E	VS-82: 1 Jul 1970-1 Jul 1975	VS-82 Disestablished	1 July 1975	United States Navy Reserve Squadron. Established as part of CVSGR-80
VS-83		S-2E	VS-83: 1 Jul 1970-1 Jul 1975	VS-83 Disestablished	1 July 1975	United States Navy Reserve Squadron. Established as part of CVSGR-80

Disestablished and Deactivated Training squadrons (VT)

The VT designation was first used in 1920 to designate "Torpedo Plane Squadrons". 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. On 1 May 1960 the VT designation was resurrected and existing flying training units were designated "Training Squadrons (VT)".^[181] There is no relationship between the training squadrons using the VT designation after 1960 and the Torpedo or Torpedo and Bombing squadrons of the 1920s to 1940s. From 1927 to 1947 training squadrons used the designation "VN".^[182] 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).

Note: The parenthetical (1st) and (2nd) appended to the VT-9 designations in the table below are not a part of the squadron designation system. They are added to indicate that the designation was used twice to designate two different training squadrons. They are not counted in sequence with the actual first use of the VT-9 designation during WWII to designate Torpedo Squadron Nine.

Designation	Nickname	Aircraft^{[lower-alpha 34]}	Establishment and Redesignation (if applicable) Dates	Disestablished/ Deactivated as (or current designation)	Disestablished/ Deactivated Date	Notes
VT-1	Eaglets	T-34B	BTG-1: redesignated VT-1 on 1 May 1960 VT-1: 1 May 1960-1 Oct 1976^[183]	VT-1 Disestablished	1 October 1976	Training Air Wing SEVEN, NAS Saufley Field. Primary training squadron
VT-5	Pussycats	T-28C T-34B 1974	BTG-5: redesignated VT-5 on 1 May 1960 VT-5: 1 May 1960-1 Oct 1976^[184]	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 T-2C 1969	VT-9(1st): 15 Dec 1961-Jul 1987	VT-9(1st) 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.	VT-9(2nd)	Not applicable, still exists	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.^[185] 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^[186]	VT-24 Disestablished	18 September 1992	Training Air Wing THREE, NAS Chase Field. Jet training squadron
VT-25	Cougars	F9F-8T/TF-9J 1954 TA-4J 1972	ATU-204: 1 Jul 1954-1955 ATU-213: 1955-1 May 1960 VT-25: 1 May 1960-18 Sep 1992.^[187]	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 1969 VT-26: 1 May 1960-22 May 1992^[188]	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^[189] 1 May 1960-31 Dec 1976.^[190]	VT-29 Disestablished	31 December 1976^[191]	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^[192] 1 May 1960-mid 1960s.	VT-30 Disestablished	Mid 1960s^[193]	NAS Corpus Christi.

Disestablished and Deactivated Experimental and Development (VX) squadrons

The VX designation first appeared in 1927 to designate "Experimental Squadron" and was used until 1943. It was again used beginning in 1946 when four "Experimental and Development" squadrons (VX-1 (still exists today), 2, 3 and 4)^[194] 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.^[195]

Designation	Nickname	Aircraft^{[lower-alpha 35]}	Establishment and Redesignation (if applicable) Dates	Disestablished/ Deactivated as (or current designation)	Disestablished/ Deactivated Date	Notes
VX-2		Pilotless aircraft and guided missiles	VX-2: 15 Mar 1946-Jan 1958	VX-2 Disestablished	January 1958^[196]	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^[194]
VX-3 (first use)		HNS-1 HOS-1 HO3S-1 HTL-1 HRP-1^[197]	VX-3(1st): 1 Jul 1946-1 Apr 1948	VX-3 (1st) Disestablished	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)^[198]
VX-3 (second use)		F6U Pirate AJ Savage F9F Cougar F8U Crusader	VX-3(2nd): 20 Nov 1948-1 Mar 1960	VX-3 (2nd) Disestablished	1 March 1960^[199]	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^[198]
VX-4 (first use)		PB-1W^[194] PO-1W/WV-1^[200]	^[201] 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 VW-2: 18 Jun 1952-1 Jul 1961 (same sqdn listed in VW section)	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.^[202]
VX-4 (second use)	Evaluators	F7U F3D/F-10 FJ A4D/A-4 F-3H/F-3 F8U/F-8 F4H/F-4 F-14 F/A-18	VX-4(2nd): 15 Sep 1952-30 Sep 1994	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.^[203] 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 A2J FJ-4 A4D/A-4 F4H/F-4 A-6 A-7 AH-1 C-1 EA-6B F-18 AV-8B^[204]	VX-5: 18 Jun 1951-Sep 1994^[204] VX-9: Sep 1994–present	VX-9	Not applicable, still active	Established at NAWS China Lake to develop day and night tactics for delivery of conventional and special weapons from carrier based aircraft.^[205] 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	P2V R7D LC-117 LC-130 HO4S HUS-1L/LH-34D	VX-6: 17 Jan 1955-1 Jan 1969 VXE-6: 1 Jan 1969–present (inactive 27 Mar 1999–present) (same sqdn listed in VXE/VXN section)	VXE-6 Deactivated	27 March 1999	Supported Antarctic scientific research
VX-8	Blue Eagles	NC-121J,K	AEWTULANT became OASU: 1 Jul 1965 OASU: 1 Jul 1965-1 Jul 1967 VX-8: 1 Jul 1967-1 Jan 1969*^[206]^[207] VXN-8: 1 Jan 1969-1993 (same sqdn listed VXE/VXN section)	VXN-8 Disestablished	1993	*(Oceanographic Air Survey Unit) Supported oceanographic research. Also operated airborne psychological operations radio and TV broadcast platforms during the Vietnam war

Disestablished and Deactivated Antarctic Development (VXE) and Oceanographic Development (VXN) squadrons

The VXE and VXN designations were created in 1969 to designate two specialized VX squadrons which were supporting Antarctic and Oceanographic scientific research. The VXN designation was discontinued in 1993 with the disestablishment of VXN-8 and the VXE designation was discontinued in active use with the deactivation of VXE-6, though it continues to designate the inactive squadron.

Designation	Insignia	Nickname	Aircraft^{[lower-alpha 36]}	Establishment and Redesignation Dates	Disestablished/ Deactivated as (or current designation)	Disestablished/ Deactivated Date	Notes
VXE-6		Puckered Penguins	LC-130 UH-1	VX-6: 17 Jan 1955-1 Jan 1969 (same sqdn listed in VX section) VXE-6: 1 Jan 1969-present (inactive 27 Mar 1999-present)	VXE-6 Deactivated	27 March 1999	Supported Antarctic scientific research
VXN-8		Blue Eagles	NC-121J,K RP-3A	AEWTULANT became OASU: 1 Jul 1965 OASU: 1 Jul 1965-1 Jul 1967 VX-8: 1 Jul 1967-1 Jan 1969 (same sqdn listed VX section) VXN-8: 1 Jan 1969-1993*^[206]^[207]	VXN-8 Disestablished	1993	*(Oceanographic Air Survey Unit) Supported oceanographic research. Also operated psychological operations radio and TV broadcast aircraft during the Vietnam war

Disestablished or deactivated helicopter squadrons

Disestablished and Deactivated Utility (HU) squadrons and Combat Support (HC) squadrons and HC designations no longer in use

The HU designation was the first designation created for Navy helicopter squadrons. It was created in 1948 with the establishment of the Navy's first two operational helicopter squadrons: "Utility" squadrons One and Two (HU-1 and HU-2). In July 1965 the "Combat Support" designation (HC) was created when the three existing "Utility" squadrons (HU-1, HU-2 and HU-4) were redesignated "Combat Support" squadrons.^[40] The HC designation was used to designate squadrons who's primary function was either logistics or the provision of utility services with two notable exceptions; HC-7 and HC-9 were Combat Search and Rescue squadrons. In April 2005 all existing HC squadrons but one were redesignated Helicopter Sea Combat (HSC) squadrons and the single remaining HC squadron (the second squadron to be designated HC-4) was deactivated on 28 September 2007. Since 28 September 2007 the HC designation exists only as the designation for that single inactive squadron.

HU/HC squadrons were numbered sequentially beginning with HU-1/HC-1 with odd numbers given to Pacific Fleet squadrons and even numbers to Atlantic Fleet squadrons. The jump from HC-11 to HC-16 occurred because HC-16 was originally established by the Naval Air Training Command as HCT-16 to provide Plane Guard services aboard the Naval Air Training Command's training Aircraft Carrier USS Lexington (AVT-16). It was redesignated HC-16 when it was administratively transferred from the Naval Air Training Command to Commander, Naval Air Forces Atlantic Fleet in 1977. HC-85 was a redesignation of the Navy Reserve's HS-85 and it kept its designation number through the redesignation.

The table below does not list disestablished squadrons; it is a list of squadron designations which are no longer in use. Some of the squadron designations in the table belonged to squadrons which have been disestablished, some are former designations of HSC squadrons which are still active, and one is a designation of a currently inactive squadron.

Note: The parenthetical (1st), (2nd), (3rd) etc... 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^{[lower-alpha 37]}	Establishment and Redesignation (if applicable) Dates^[208]	Disestablished/ Deactivated as (or current designation)	Disestablished/ Deactivated Date	Notes
HU-1		Pacific Fleet Angels	HO3S HTL HUL HUK HUP HO4S/CH-19 HSS/SH-34 HUS/CH-34 UH-2A,B UH-46A RH-3A	HU-1: 1 Apr 1948-4 Jul 1965 HC-1: 4 Jul 1965-29 Apr 1994	HC-1 Disestablished	29 April 1994
HU-2		Atlantic Fleet Angels	HO3S HTL HRP HO4S HTK HUL HUP/UH-25C HSS/SH-34 UH-2A	HU-2: 1 Apr 1948-4 Jul 1965 HC-2(1st): 4 Jul 1965-30 Sep 1977	HC-2(1st) Disestablished	30 September 1977
HU-4		Invaders	HTL/TH-13 HUL/UH-13 HRS/CH-19 HSS/SH-34 HUS/UH-34	HU-4: 1 July 1960 – 4 July 1965 HC-4: 4 July 1965-Mar 1972 HSL-30: Mar 1972-30 Sep 1993 (same sqdn listed in HSL section)	HSL-30 Disestablished	30 September 1993	"Split out" of HU-2 on 1 Jul 1960
HC-1		Fleet Angels	HH-3A RH-3A UH-1B UH-46A,D UH-2A,B,C HH-2C SH-3A,G,D,H CH-53E	HU-1: 1 Apr 1948-4 Jul 1965 HC-1: 4 Jul 1965-29 Apr 1994	HC-1 Disestablished	29 April 1994	HC-1 "split out" HAL-3 on 1 Apr 1967 and HC-3, HC-5(1st) and HC-7 on 1 Sep 1967. H-3 FRS 1989-1993
HC-2 (first use)		Fleet Angels	SH-34J UH-2A,C HH-2D SH-3G	HU-2: 1 Apr 1948-4 Jul 1965 HC-2(1st): 4 Jul 1965-30 Sep 1977	HC-2(1st) Disestablished	30 September 1977
HC-2 (second use)	(1987) (1994)	Circuit Riders (1987), Fleet Angels (1994)	CH-53E MH-53E VH-3A SH-3G UH-3H	HC-2(2nd): 1 Apr 1987-1 Jan 2006 HSC-2: 1 Jan 2006–present	HSC-2	Not applicable, still active	Adopted the name "Fleet Angels" in 1994 when HC-1 was disestablished. Both HU-1 and HU-2 were nicknamed "Fleet Angels" and both carried the name through their redesignations to HC-1 and HC-2(1st). Adopted the insignia of HC-2(1st) in 1994 at the same time the nickname was adopted. H-3 FRS 1997-2006
HC-3		Packrats	H-46 MH-60S	HC-3: 1 Sep 1967-1 Apr 2005 HSC-3: 1 Apr 2005–present	HSC-3	Not applicable, still active	"Split out" of HC-1 on 1 Sep 1967. H-46 FRS 1982-2002, MH-60S FRS from 2002
HC-4 (first use)		Invaders	TH-13 UH-13 CH-19 SH-34 UH-34 UH-46A UH-2B HH-2D SH-2D	HU-4: 1 July 1960 – 4 July 1965 HC-4(1st): 4 July 1965-Mar 1972 HSL-30: Mar 1972-30 Sep 1993 (same sqdn listed in HSL section)	HSL-30 Disestablished	30 September 1993
HC-4 (second use)		Black Stallions	CH-53E MH-53E	HC-4(2nd): 6 May 1983 – present (inactive 30 Sep 2007–present)	HC-4 (2nd) Deactivated	30 September 2007	Provided Vertical Onboard Delivery (VOD) services to Carrier Battle Groups operating in the Mediterranean Sea
HC-5 (first use)		Arch Angeles	CH-19E UH-2 SH-3A RH-3A SH-34J HH-2D SH-2D	HC-5(1st): 1 Sep 1967-Mar 1972 HSL-31: Mar 1972-31 July 1992 (same sqdn listed in HSL section)	HSL-31 Disestablished	31 July 1992	"Split out" of HC-1 on 1 Sep 1967
HC-5 (second use)		Providers	H-46 MH-60S	HC-5(2nd): 3 Feb 1984-21 Apr 2005 HSC-25: 21 Apr 2005–present	HSC-25	Not applicable, still active
HC-6		Chargers	UH-43C UH-34D UH-2B RH-3A VH-3A RH-53A H-46 MH-60S	HC-6: 1 Sep 1967-Apr 2005 HSC-26: Apr 2005–present	HSC-26	Not applicable, still active	"Split out" of HC-4 on 1 Sep 1967
HC-7		Seadevils	UH-2 SH-3A RH-3A UH-34D UH-46A HH-2C HH-3A	HC-7: 1 Sep 1967-30 Jun 1975	HC-7 Disestablished	30 June 1975	"Split out" of HC-1 on 1 Sep 1967. Western Pacific (Japan based) utility squadron and Vietnam War Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) squadron
HC-8		Dragon Whales	H-46 MH-60S	HC-8: 3 Dec 1984-Apr 2005 HSC-28: Apr 2005–present	HSC-28	Not applicable, still active
HC-9		Black Cats, Protectors	HH-3A	HC-9: 1 Aug 1975-31 Jul 1990	HC-9 Disestablished	31 July 1990	United States Navy Reserve Squadron Combat Search and Rescue Squadron established upon disestablishment of active component CSAR squadron HC-7
HC-11		Gunbearers	UH-3H H-46 MH-60S	HC-11: 1 Oct 1977-Apr 2005 HSC-21: Apr 2005–present	HSC-21	Not applicable, still active
HCT-16		Bullfrogs	UH-2C HH-46A	HCT-16: 1 Nov 1974-May 1977 HC-16: May 1977-1 Apr 1994	HC-16 Disestablished	1 April 1994	"Training Support" squadron, provided SAR and Plane Guard services for Naval Air Training Command operations in the Pensacola area
HC-16		Bullfrogs	HH-46D UH-1N SH-3D	HCT-16: 1 Nov 1974-May 1977 HC-16: May 1977-1 Apr 1994	HC-16 Disestablished	1 April 1994	Plane Guard squadron for Naval Air Training Command training aircraft carrier, H-46 FRS 1977-1982, HH-1N FRS 1979-1994
HC-85		Golden Gators	UH-3H MH-60S	HS-85: 1 Jul 1970-Oct 1994 (same sqdn listed in HS section) HC-85: Oct 1994-Feb 2006 HSC-85: Feb 2006–present	HSC-85	Not applicable, still active	United States Navy Reserve Squadron

Disestablished and Deactivated Anti-submarine (HS) squadrons and HS designations no longer in use

The HS designation was created in 1951 to designate Anti-Submarine squadrons^[40] and was in use until the last active HS squadron was redesignated to Helicopter Sea Combat (HSC) squadron on 1 June 2016. The designation has not been in active use since.

HS designations were numbered sequentially beginning with HS-1 without regard to Carrier Air Group (later Carrier Air Wing) assignment, though; odd numbered designations were given to Atlantic Fleet squadrons and even numbered designations to Pacific Fleet squadrons (the opposite of the HC designation scheme). USNR HS designations were numbered in accordance with the Reserve Carrier Air Antisubmarine Groups (CVSGR) for which they were established for assignment: HS-74 and HS-75 to CVSGR-70, and HS-84 and HS-85 to CVSGR-80.

The table below does not list disestablished squadrons; it is a list of 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 are former designations of HSC squadrons which are still active. There are currently two inactive HS squadrons, HS-75 which was deactivated in 2007 and HS-10 which was deactivated in 2012.

Note: The parenthetical (1st), (2nd), (3rd) etc... 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^{[lower-alpha 38]}	Establishment and Redesignation (if applicable) Dates^[209]	Disestablished/ Deactivated as (or current designation)	Disestablished/ Deactivated Date	Notes
HS-1		Seahorses	HUP HTL TBM HRS HO4S HSS-1 SNB HSS-1N/SH-34J HSS-2/SH-3A SH-3D,G,H VH-3A HH-3A SH-60F	HS-1: 3 Oct 1951-30 Jun 1997	HS-1 Disestablished	30 June 1997	East coast FRS
HS-2		Golden Falcons	HO4S HSS-1,1N HSS-2/SH-3A SH-3D,H SH-60F HH-60H	HS-2: 7 Mar 1952-6 Aug 2009 HSC-12: 6 Aug 2009–present	HSC-12	Not applicable, still active
HS-3		Tridents	HUP HO4S HSS-1,1N HSS-2/SH-3A SH-3D,H SH-60F HH-60H	HS-3: 18 Jun 1952-1 Jun 2009 HSC-9: 1 Jun 2009–present	HSC-9	Not applicable, still active
HS-4		Black Knights	HO4S HSS-1 HSS-1N/SH-34J SH-3A,D,H SH-60F HH-60H	HS-4: 30 Jun 1952-29 Mar 2012 HSC-4: 29 Mar 2012–present	HSC-4	Not applicable, still active
HS-5		Night Dippers	HSS-1N/SH-34J SH-3A,D,H SH-60F HH-60H	HS-5: 3 Jan 1956-24 Jan 2014 HSC-5: 24 Jan 2014–present	HSC-5	Not applicable, still active
HS-6		Indians	HO4S HSS-1N HSS-2/SH-3A SH-3D,H SH-60F HH-60H	HS-6: 1 Jun 1956-8 Jul 2011 HSC-6: 8 Jul 2011–present	HSC-6	Not applicable, still active
HS-7 (first use)		Big Dippers	HSS-1 HSS-1N/SH-34J	HS-7(1st): 2 Apr 1956-31 May 1966	HS-7 (1st) Disestablished	31 May 1966
HS-7 (second use)	(1969) (1995)	Big Dippers (1969) Shamrocks (1973) Dusty Dogs (1995)	SH-3D,H SH-60F HH-60H	HS-7(2nd): 15 Dec 1969-15 Apr 2011 HSC-7: 15 Apr 2011–present	HSC-7	Not applicable, still active	Adopted name and insignia from disestablished HS-7(1st)
HS-8 (first use)		Eightballers	HSS-1N/SH-34J SH-3A	HS-8 (1st): 1 Jun 1956-31 Dec 1968	HS-8 (1st) Disestablished	31 December 1968
HS-8 (second use)		Eightballers	SH-3D,H SH-60F HH-60H	HS-8 (2nd): 1 Nov 1969-28 Sep 2007 HSC-8: 28 Sep 2007–present	HSC-8	Not applicable, still active	Adopted name and insignia from disestablished HS-8(1st)
HS-9 (first use)		Sea Griffins	HSS-1N/SH-34J SH-3A	HS-9(1st): 1 June 1956- 1 Oct 1968	HS-9 (1st) Disestabished	1 October 1968
HS-9 (second use)		Sea Griffins	SH-3H SH-60F HH-60H	HS-9(2nd): 4 Jun 1976-30 Apr 1993	HS-9 (2nd) Disestablished	30 April 1993	Adopted name and insignia from disestablished HS-9(1st)
HS-10		Task Masters, War Hawks (1990s)	HSS-1N HSS-2/SH-3A SH-3D,G,H SH-60F	HS-10: 1 July 1960 – present (inactive 12 Jul 2012–present)	HS-10 Deactivated	12 July 2012	West coast FRS
HS-11		Dragon Slayers	HSS-1,1N SH-3,D,H SH-60F HH-60H	HS-11: 27 Jun 1957-1 Jun 2016 HSC-11: 1 Jun 2016–present	HSC-11	Not applicable, still active
HS-12		Wyverns	SH-3H	HS-12: 15 Jul 1977-30 Nov 1994	HS-12 Disestablished	30 November 1994
HS-13		Sub Choppers	HSS-1 HSS-1N/SH-34J	HS-13: 25 Sep 1961- 1 Oct 1962	HS-13 Disestablished	1 October 1962
HS-14		Chargers	SH-3H SH-60F HH-60H	HS-14: 10 Jul 1984-Jul 2013 HSC-14: Jul 2013–present	HSC-14	Not applicable, still active
HS-15		Red Lions	SH-3G,H SH-60F HH-60H	HS-15: 29 October 1971-Nov 2102 HSC-15: Nov 2012–present (inactive 31 Mar 2017–present) (same sqdn listed in HSC section)	HSC-15 Deactivated	31 March 2017
HS-16		Nighthawks	SH-3H	HS-16: 10 March 1987-1 Jun 1988	HS-16 Disestablished	1 June 1988
HS-17		Neptune's Raiders	SH-3H	HS-17: 4 April 1984-30 Jun 1991	HS-17 Disestablished	30 June 1991
HS-74		Minutemen	SH-3A,D	HS-74: 1 June 1970-Jan 1985 HSL-74: Jan 1985-1 Apr 1994 (same sqdn listed in HSL section)	HSL-74 Disestablished	1 April 1994	United States Navy Reserve Squadron
HS-75		Emerald Knights	SH-3A,D,H SH-60F HH-60H	HS-75: 1 June 1970 – present (inactive 1 Apr 2007–present)	HS-75 Deactivated	1 April 2007	United States Navy Reserve Squadron
HS-84		Thunderbolts	SH-3A,D	HS-84: 1 July 1970-Apr 1984 HSL-84: Apr 1984–present) (inactive 30 Jun 2001–present) (same sqdn listed in HSL section)	HSL-84 Deactivated	30 Jun 2001	United States Navy Reserve Squadron
HS-85		Golden Gators	SH-3A,D,H	HS-85: 1 Jul 1970-Oct 1994 HC-85: Oct 1994-Feb 2006 (same sqdn listed in HC section) HSC-85: Feb 2006–present	HSC-85	Not applicable, still active	United States Navy Reserve Squadron

Deactivated Sea Combat (HSC) squadrons

The "Sea Combat" (HSC) designation was instituted April 2005 when the "Combat Support" (HC) squadrons conducting at sea logistics had completed their transitions from the H-46 to the multi-mission MH-60S. Beginning in 2007 the "Helicopter Anti-submarine" (HS) squadrons began transitioning to the MH-60S as well relinquishing the anti-submarine role aboard the aircraft carrier to the new "Maritime Strike" (HSM) squadrons. The HSC designation identifies squadrons with the primary functions of Naval Special Warfare support, Anti-surface Warfare, Combat Search and Rescue, and Vertical Replenishment.

Designation	Insignia	Nickname	Aircraft^{[lower-alpha 39]}	Establishment and Redesignation Dates	Deactivated as	Deactivated Date	Notes
HSC-15		Red Lions	MH-60S	HS-15: 29 October 1971-Nov 2102 (same sqdn listed in HS section) HSC-15: Nov 2012-present (inactive 31 Mar 2017-present)	HSC-15 Deactivated	31 March 2017
HSC-84		Redwolves	HH-60H	HAL-4: 1 Jul 1976-Oct 1989 (same squadron listed in HAL/HCS section) HCS-4: Oct 1989-Oct 2006 (same squadron listed in HAL/HCS section) HSC-84: Oct 2006–present (inactive 31 Mar 2016–present)	HSC-84 Deactivated	31 March 2016	United States Navy Reserve Squadron Operated in a Naval Special Warfare Support role

Disestablished and Deactivated Anti-submarine (Light) (HSL) squadrons and HSL designations no longer in use

The "Anti-submarine Squadron (Light)" (HSL) designation was established in 1972 to designate Anti-submarine squadrons which operated the "light" SH-2 helicopter (as compared to the HS squadrons' much larger SH-3 helicopters) in detachments aboard surface force ships as a part of the "Light Airborne Multipurpose System" (LAMPS Mk I) program to provide surface ships with a helicopter to extend the ship's sensor and weapons ranges. The designation was discontinued in active use in July 2015 when the last HSL squadron was redesignated a Helicopter Maritime Strike (HSM) squadron. The designation currently exists only attached to two inactive HSL squadrons which were deactivated in 2001.

HSL designations began with HSL-30 and squadrons were numbered sequentially with even numbers assigned to Atlantic Fleet squadrons and odd numbers to Pacific Fleet squadrons (in line with the HC designation scheme but opposite of the HS numbering system). When new HSL squadrons were established to operated the new LAMPS Mk III system they were designated beginning with HSL-40 and continued the even Atlantic and odd Pacific scheme. HSL-74 and HSL-84 were redesignations of the Navy Reserve's HS-74 and HS-84 and they kept their designation numbers through the redesignation. When HSL-94 was established it was designated to fit the pattern HSL-74, 84, 94.

Designation	Nickname	Aircraft^{[lower-alpha 40]}	Establishment and Redesignation (if applicable) Dates^[210]	Disestablished/ Deactivated as (or current designation)	Disestablished/ Deactivated Date	Notes
HSL-30	Neptune's Horsemen	SH-2F HH-2D	HU-4: 1 July 1960 – 4 July 1965 (same sqdn listed in HU/HC section) HC-4: 4 July 1965-Mar 1972 (same sqdn listed in HU/HC section) HSL-30: Mar 1972-30 Sep 1993	HSL-30 Disestablished	30 September 1993	East coast FRS
HSL-31	Arch Angels	SH-2F HH-2D	HC-5: 1 Sep 1967-Mar 1972 (same sqdn listed in HU/HC section) HSL-31: Mar 1972-31 July 1992	HSL-31 Disestablished	31 July 1992	West coast FRS
HSL-32	Invaders	SH-2F	HSL-32: 17 Aug 1973-31 Jan 1994	HSL-32 Disestablished	31 January 1994
HSL-33	Seasnakes	SH-2F	HSL-33: 31 July 1973-29 Apr 1994	HSL-33 Disestablished	29 April 1994
HSL-34	Greencheckers	SH-2F	HSL-34: 27 Sep 1974-30 Nov 1993	HSL-34 Disestablished	30 November 1993
HSL-35	Magicians	SH-2F	HSL-35: 15 Jan 1974-4 Dec 1992	HSL-35 Disestablished	4 December 1992	A new squadron designated HSM-35 was established on 2 May 2013 which adopted the "Magicians" name and insignia, but that squadron is not related to this one
HSL-36	Lamplighters	SH-2F	HSL-36: 26 Sep 1975-30 Sep 1992	HSL-36 Disestablished	30 September 1992
HSL-37	Easy Riders	SH-2F SH-60B	HSL-37: 3 Jul 1975-Oct 2013 HSM-37: Oct 2013–present	HSM-37	Not applicable, still active
HSL-40	Airwolves	SH-60B	HSL-40: 4 Oct 1985-Nov 2009 HSM-40: Nov 2009–present	HSM-40	Not applicable, still active	East coast FRS
HSL-41	Seahawks	SH-60B	HSL-41: 21 Jan 1983-Dec 2006 HSM-41: Dec 2006–present	HSM-41	Not applicable, still active	West coast FRS
HSL-42	Proud Warriors	SH-60B	HSL-42: 5 Oct 1984-15 Jan 2013 HSM-72: 15 Jan 2013–present	HSM-72	Not applicable, still active
HSL-43	Battle Cats	SH-60B	HSL-43: 5 Oct 1984-Feb 2012 HSM-73: Feb 2012–present	HSM-73	Not applicable, still active
HSL-44	Swamp Foxes	SH-60B	HSL-44: 21 Aug 1986-9 Jun 2011 HSM-74: 9 Jun 2011–present	HSM-74	Not applicable, still active
HSL-45	Wolfpack	SH-60B	HSL-45: 3 Oct 1986-Feb 2011 HSM-75: Feb 2011–present	HSM-75	Not applicable, still active
HSL-46	Grandmasters	SH-60B	HSL-46: 7 Apr 1988-Mar 2012 HSM-46: Mar 2012–present	HSM-46	Not applicable, still active
HSL-47	Saberhawks	SH-60B	HSL-47: 25 Sep 1987-2 Apr 2009 HSM-77: 2 Apr 2009–present	HSM-77	Not applicable, still active
HSL-48	Vipers	SH-60B	HSL-48: 7 Sep 1989-May 2014 HSM-48: May 2014 – present	HSM-48	Not applicable, still active
HSL-49	Scorpions	SH-60B	HSL-49: 23 Mar 1990-1 Apr 2015 HSM-49: 1 Apr 2015–present	HSM-49	Not applicable, still active
HSL-51	Warlords	UH-3H SH-60B	HSL-51: 1 Oct 1991-7 Mar 2013 HSM-51: 7 Mar 2013–present	HSM-51	Not applicable, still active	In addition to the SH-60B the squadron operated the UH-3H in a VIP transport detachment from 1991-2006 in support of Commander, Seventh Fleet
HSL-60	Jaguars	SH-60B	HSL-60: 1 Apr 2001-Jul 2015 HSM-60: Jul 2015–present	HSM-60	Not applicable, still active	United States Navy Reserve Squadron
HSL-74	Demon Elves	SH-2F	HS-74: 1 June 1970-Jan 1985 (same sqdn listed in HS section) HSL-74: Jan 1985-1 Apr 1994	HSL-74 Disestablished	1 April 1994	United States Navy Reserve Squadron
HSL-84	Thunderbolts	SH-2F SH-2G	HS-84: 1 July 1970-Apr 1984 (same sqdn listed in HS section) HSL-84: Apr 1984–present) (inactive 30 Jun 2001–present)	HSL-84 Deactivated	30 Jun 2001	United States Navy Reserve Squadron
HSL-94	Titans	SH-2F SH-2G	HSL-94: 1 Oct 1985–present (inactive 1 Apr 2001–present)	HSL-94 Deactivated	1 April 2001	United States Navy Reserve Squadron

Disestablished and Deactivated Light Attack (HAL) and Combat Support (Special) (HCS) squadrons

The "Light Attack" (HAL) designation was created in 1967 when HC-1's attack helicopter detachment was established as a separate squadron. In 1988 the functions of the two Navy Reserve Light Attack squadrons were merged with the function of the single Navy Reserve Combat Search and Rescue Squadron (HC-9) the two light attack squadrons were redesignated to "Combat Support (Special)" (HCS). The HCS designation remained in active use until 2006 when one of the squadrons was redesignated to Helicopter Sea Combat (HSC) squadron and the other was deactivated.

Designation	Nickname	Aircraft^{[lower-alpha 41]}	Establishment and Redesignation (if applicable) Dates^[211]	Disestablished/ Deactivated as (or current designation)	Disestablished/ Deactivated Date	Notes
HAL-3	Seawolves	UH-1B UH-1C UH-1L UH-1M HH-1K	HAL-3: 1 April 1967-26 Jan 1972	HAL-3 Disestablished	25 January 1972	"Split out" of HC-1 on 1 Apr 1967. Light Attack Squadron, operated during Vietnam War
HAL-4	Redwolves	HH-1K	HAL-4: 1 Jul 1976-Oct 1989 HCS-4: Oct 1989-Oct 2006 HSC-84: Oct 2006–present (same squadron listed in HSC section) (inactive 31 Mar 2016–present)	HSC-84 Deactivated	31 March 2016	United States Navy Reserve Squadron
HAL-5	Blue Hawks	HH-1K	HAL-5: 1 Mar 1977-Oct 1989 HCS-5: Oct 1989–present (inactive 31 Dec 2006–present)	HCS-5 Deactivated	31 December 2006	United States Navy Reserve Squadron
HCS-4	Redwolves	HH-60H	HAL-4: 1 Jul 1976-Oct 1989 HCS-4: Oct 1989-Oct 2006 HSC-84: Oct 2006–present (same squadron listed in HSC section) (inactive 31 Mar 2016–present)	HSC-84 Deactivated	31 March 2016	United States Navy Reserve Squadron
HCS-5	Firehawks	HH-60H	HAL-5: 1 Mar 1977-Oct 1989 HCS-5: Oct 1989–present (inactive 31 Dec 2006–present)	HCS-5 Deactivated	31 December 2006	United States Navy Reserve Squadron. (The currently active Navy Reserve squadron HSC-85 adopted the Firehawks insignia and nickname in 2011)

Disestablished Mine Countermeasure (HM) squadrons

The HM designation was established in 1971 to designate "Mine Countermeasures" squadrons. It remains in use to the present day.

Designation	Nickname	Aircraft^{[lower-alpha 42]}	Establishment and Redesignation (if applicable) Dates	Disestablished Date	Notes
HM-12 (first use)	Sea Dragons	RH-53A RH-53D CH-53E MH-53E	HM-12(1st): 1 Apr 1971-30 Sep 1994	30 September 1994	"Split out" of HC-6 on 1 Apr 1971. FRS
HM-16	Seahawks	RH-53D	HM-16: 27 Oct 1978-2 Jan 1987	2 January 1987	"Split out" of HM-12(1st) on 27 Oct 1978
HM-18	Norsemen	RH-53D MH-53E	HM-18: 1 Oct 1986-4 Mar 1995	4 March 1995	United States Navy Reserve Squadron. Personnel and aircraft were integrated into HM-14 upon disestablishment
HM-19	Golden Bears	RH-53D MH-53E	HM-19: 9 Jan 1989-5 Nov 1994	5 November 1994	United States Navy Reserve Squadron. Personnel and aircraft were integrated into HM-15 upon disestablishment

Disestablished other helicopter squadrons

Designation	Insignia	Nickname	Aircraft^{[lower-alpha 43]}	Establishment and Redesignation (if applicable) Dates	Disestablished Date	Notes
VX-3 (first use)			HNS-1 HOS-1 HO3S-1 HTL-1 HRP-1^[197]	VX-3(1st): 1 Jul 1946-1 Apr 1948	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)^[198]
HUQ-1			MQ-8	HUQ-1: 20 Sep 2012-Mar 2014	March 2014	"Unmanned Helicopter Reconnaissance Squadron" Established to function as a FRS to train the operators of Vertical Takeoff Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (VTUAV) systems who would then report to HSC and HSM squadrons or other units operating them.^[212]^[213] Was transitioned into a MQ-8 maintenance organization in March 2014^[214]

Disestablished Blimp Patrol Squadrons (ZP)

Squadron Name	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

References and notes

Notes

↑ Where not listed in a wikipedia article, aircraft assignment was derived from "http://www.wings-aviation.ch/25-Navy-Sqn/Squadron-Basis-en.htm"
↑ Carrier assignment of early squadrons through 1937 were derived from "http://www.wings-aviation.ch"
↑ Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons (DANAS) Vol I chap 1 pg 9 references the "Navy Directory dated 1 January 1922" which listed two "combat squadrons"; Combat Squadron 3 and Combat Squadron 4 in existence as of the date of issuance. DANAS Vol 1 App 4 lists squadron designations and lists the "VF" designation as the designation for "Combat Squadron" in 1922. It is possible that the "VF-4" and "Combat Squadron 4" listings may be in error and that one of the two squadrons was combat squadron 3 and the other was combat squadron 4
↑ Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons (DANAS) Vol I chap 1 pg 9 references the "Navy Directory dated 1 January 1922" which listed two "combat squadrons"; Combat Squadron 3 and Combat Squadron 4 in existence as of the date of issuance. DANAS Vol 1 App 4 lists squadron designations and lists the "VF" designation as the designation for "Combat Squadron" in 1922. It is possible that the "VF-4" and "Combat Squadron 4" listings may be in error and that one of the two squadrons was combat squadron 3 and the other was combat squadron 4
↑ Aircraft assignment derived from Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons (DANAS) Vol I, Where not listed in DANAS from a wikipedia article, where not avail in a wikipedia article from "http://www.wings-aviation.ch/25-Navy-Sqn/Squadron-Basis-en.htm"
↑ There is a plausible history at VFA-211, referenced to a Navy website.
↑ VFA-81 has an unreferenced claim that VA-66 was redesignated VF-81 the day they were established
↑ VFA-125 has some material in its History section that connects VA-55E, VA-923, and VA-125.
↑ when available aircraft assignment derived from Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons Vol I otherwise from wikipedia articles
↑ Where not otherwise referenced, squadron lineage information derived from Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons Vol I, App 6
↑ aircraft assignment derived from Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons Vol I chap 5
↑ squadron lineage information derived from Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons Vol I, App 6
↑ Where not listed in a wikipedia article, aircraft assignment was derived from "http://www.wings-aviation.ch/25-Navy-Sqn/Squadron-Basis-en.htm"
↑ Where not otherwise referenced, squadron lineage information derived from Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons Vol I, App 6
↑ Where not listed in a wikipedia article, aircraft assignment was derived from "http://www.wings-aviation.ch/25-Navy-Sqn/Squadron-Basis-en.htm"
↑ Aircraft assignment was derived from Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons Vol I, Chap 4
↑ Squadron lineage information derived from Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons Vol I, App 6
↑ Where not listed in a wikipedia article, aircraft assignment was derived from "http://www.wings-aviation.ch/25-Navy-Sqn/Squadron-Basis-en.htm"
↑ Where not listed in a wikipedia article, aircraft assignment was derived from "http://www.wings-aviation.ch/25-Navy-Sqn/Squadron-Basis-en.htm"
↑ Where not listed in a wikipedia article, aircraft assignment was derived from "http://www.wings-aviation.ch/25-Navy-Sqn/Squadron-Basis-en.htm"
↑ Where not otherwise referenced, squadron lineage information derived from Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons Vol I, App 6
↑ Where not listed in a wikipedia article, aircraft assignment was derived from "http://www.wings-aviation.ch/25-Navy-Sqn/Squadron-Basis-en.htm"
↑ squadron lineage information derived from OPNAVINST 5030.4G
↑ Where not listed in a wikipedia article, aircraft assignment was derived from "http://www.wings-aviation.ch/25-Navy-Sqn/Squadron-Basis-en.htm"
↑ Where not otherwise referenced, squadron lineage information derived from Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons Vol I, App 6
↑ Where not listed in a wikipedia article, aircraft assignment was derived from "http://www.wings-aviation.ch/25-Navy-Sqn/Squadron-Basis-en.htm"
↑ Where not otherwise referenced, squadron lineage information was derived from Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons Vol I, App 6
↑ Where not listed in a wikipedia article, aircraft assignment was derived from "http://www.wings-aviation.ch/25-Navy-Sqn/Squadron-Basis-en.htm"
↑ Where not otherwise referenced, squadron lineage information was derived from Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons Vol I, App 6
↑ Where not listed in a wikipedia article, aircraft assignment was derived from "http://www.wings-aviation.ch/25-Navy-Sqn/Squadron-Basis-en.htm"
↑ Where not otherwise referenced, squadron lineage information was derived from "http://www.wings-aviation.ch/25-Navy-Sqn/Squadron-Basis-en.htm"
↑ Where not listed in a wikipedia article, aircraft assignment was derived from "http://www.wings-aviation.ch/25-Navy-Sqn/Squadron-Basis-en.htm"
↑ Where not otherwise referenced, squadron lineage information was derived from "http://www.wings-aviation.ch/25-Navy-Sqn/Squadron-Basis-en.htm"
↑ Where not listed in a wikipedia article, aircraft assignment was derived from "http://www.wings-aviation.ch/25-Navy-Sqn/Squadron-Basis-en.htm"
↑ Where not listed in a wikipedia article, aircraft assignment was derived from "http://www.wings-aviation.ch/25-Navy-Sqn/Squadron-Basis-en.htm"
↑ Where not listed in a wikipedia article, aircraft assignment was derived from "http://www.wings-aviation.ch/25-Navy-Sqn/Squadron-Basis-en.htm"
↑ Where not listed in a wikipedia article, aircraft assignment was derived from "http://www.wings-aviation.ch/25-Navy-Sqn/Squadron-Basis-en.htm"
↑ Where not listed in a wikipedia article, aircraft assignment was derived from "http://www.wings-aviation.ch/25-Navy-Sqn/Squadron-Basis-en.htm"
↑ Where not listed in a wikipedia article, aircraft assignment was derived from "http://www.wings-aviation.ch/25-Navy-Sqn/Squadron-Basis-en.htm"
↑ Where not listed in a wikipedia article, aircraft assignment was derived from "http://www.wings-aviation.ch/25-Navy-Sqn/Squadron-Basis-en.htm"
↑ Where not listed in a wikipedia article, aircraft assignment was derived from "http://www.wings-aviation.ch/25-Navy-Sqn/Squadron-Basis-en.htm"
↑ Where not listed in a wikipedia article, aircraft assignment was derived from "http://www.wings-aviation.ch/25-Navy-Sqn/Squadron-Basis-en.htm"
↑ Where not listed in a wikipedia article, aircraft assignment was derived from "http://www.wings-aviation.ch/25-Navy-Sqn/Squadron-Basis-en.htm"

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Bibliography

Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons:

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 2008-09-15.

External links

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

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

OPNAVINST 5030.4G – Navy Aviation Squadron Lineage and Naval Aviation Command Insignia (2012)

Template:United States Navy Inactive Aircraft Squadrons

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[9] Where not listed in a wikipedia article, aircraft assignment was derived from "http://www.wings-aviation.ch/25-Navy-Sqn/Squadron-Basis-en.htm"

[11] Carrier assignment of early squadrons through 1937 were derived from "http://www.wings-aviation.ch"

[13] Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons (DANAS) Vol I chap 1 pg 9 references the "Navy Directory dated 1 January 1922" which listed two "combat squadrons"; Combat Squadron 3 and Combat Squadron 4 in existence as of the date of issuance. DANAS Vol 1 App 4 lists squadron designations and lists the "VF" designation as the designation for "Combat Squadron" in 1922. It is possible that the "VF-4" and "Combat Squadron 4" listings may be in error and that one of the two squadrons was combat squadron 3 and the other was combat squadron 4

[14] Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons (DANAS) Vol I chap 1 pg 9 references the "Navy Directory dated 1 January 1922" which listed two "combat squadrons"; Combat Squadron 3 and Combat Squadron 4 in existence as of the date of issuance. DANAS Vol 1 App 4 lists squadron designations and lists the "VF" designation as the designation for "Combat Squadron" in 1922. It is possible that the "VF-4" and "Combat Squadron 4" listings may be in error and that one of the two squadrons was combat squadron 3 and the other was combat squadron 4

[46] Aircraft assignment derived from Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons (DANAS) Vol I, Where not listed in DANAS from a wikipedia article, where not avail in a wikipedia article from "http://www.wings-aviation.ch/25-Navy-Sqn/Squadron-Basis-en.htm"

[49] There is a plausible history at VFA-211, referenced to a Navy website.

[50] VFA-81 has an unreferenced claim that VA-66 was redesignated VF-81 the day they were established

[64] VFA-125 has some material in its History section that connects VA-55E, VA-923, and VA-125.

[65] when available aircraft assignment derived from Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons Vol I otherwise from wikipedia articles

[66] Where not otherwise referenced, squadron lineage information derived from Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons Vol I, App 6

[69] rcraft assignment derived from Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons Vol I chap 5

[70] squadron lineage information derived from Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons Vol I, App 6

[71] Where not listed in a wikipedia article, aircraft assignment was derived from "http://www.wings-aviation.ch/25-Navy-Sqn/Squadron-Basis-en.htm"

[72] Where not otherwise referenced, squadron lineage information derived from Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons Vol I, App 6

[86] Where not listed in a wikipedia article, aircraft assignment was derived from "http://www.wings-aviation.ch/25-Navy-Sqn/Squadron-Basis-en.htm"

[104] Aircraft assignment was derived from Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons Vol I, Chap 4

[105] Squadron lineage information derived from Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons Vol I, App 6

[110] Where not listed in a wikipedia article, aircraft assignment was derived from "http://www.wings-aviation.ch/25-Navy-Sqn/Squadron-Basis-en.htm"

[128] Where not listed in a wikipedia article, aircraft assignment was derived from "http://www.wings-aviation.ch/25-Navy-Sqn/Squadron-Basis-en.htm"

[170] Where not listed in a wikipedia article, aircraft assignment was derived from "http://www.wings-aviation.ch/25-Navy-Sqn/Squadron-Basis-en.htm"

[171] Where not otherwise referenced, squadron lineage information derived from Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons Vol I, App 6

[181] Where not listed in a wikipedia article, aircraft assignment was derived from "http://www.wings-aviation.ch/25-Navy-Sqn/Squadron-Basis-en.htm"

[182] squadron lineage information derived from OPNAVINST 5030.4G

[183] Where not listed in a wikipedia article, aircraft assignment was derived from "http://www.wings-aviation.ch/25-Navy-Sqn/Squadron-Basis-en.htm"

[184] Where not otherwise referenced, squadron lineage information derived from Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons Vol I, App 6

[188] Where not listed in a wikipedia article, aircraft assignment was derived from "http://www.wings-aviation.ch/25-Navy-Sqn/Squadron-Basis-en.htm"

[189] Where not otherwise referenced, squadron lineage information was derived from Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons Vol I, App 6

[191] Where not listed in a wikipedia article, aircraft assignment was derived from "http://www.wings-aviation.ch/25-Navy-Sqn/Squadron-Basis-en.htm"

[192] Where not otherwise referenced, squadron lineage information was derived from Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons Vol I, App 6

[199] Where not listed in a wikipedia article, aircraft assignment was derived from "http://www.wings-aviation.ch/25-Navy-Sqn/Squadron-Basis-en.htm"

[200] Where not otherwise referenced, squadron lineage information was derived from "http://www.wings-aviation.ch/25-Navy-Sqn/Squadron-Basis-en.htm"

[210] Where not listed in a wikipedia article, aircraft assignment was derived from "http://www.wings-aviation.ch/25-Navy-Sqn/Squadron-Basis-en.htm"

[211] Where not otherwise referenced, squadron lineage information was derived from "http://www.wings-aviation.ch/25-Navy-Sqn/Squadron-Basis-en.htm"

[216] Where not listed in a wikipedia article, aircraft assignment was derived from "http://www.wings-aviation.ch/25-Navy-Sqn/Squadron-Basis-en.htm"

[230] Where not listed in a wikipedia article, aircraft assignment was derived from "http://www.wings-aviation.ch/25-Navy-Sqn/Squadron-Basis-en.htm"

[243] Where not listed in a wikipedia article, aircraft assignment was derived from "http://www.wings-aviation.ch/25-Navy-Sqn/Squadron-Basis-en.htm"

[244] Where not listed in a wikipedia article, aircraft assignment was derived from "http://www.wings-aviation.ch/25-Navy-Sqn/Squadron-Basis-en.htm"

[246] Where not listed in a wikipedia article, aircraft assignment was derived from "http://www.wings-aviation.ch/25-Navy-Sqn/Squadron-Basis-en.htm"

[248] Where not listed in a wikipedia article, aircraft assignment was derived from "http://www.wings-aviation.ch/25-Navy-Sqn/Squadron-Basis-en.htm"

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[254] Where not listed in a wikipedia article, aircraft assignment was derived from "http://www.wings-aviation.ch/25-Navy-Sqn/Squadron-Basis-en.htm"

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List of inactive United States Navy aircraft squadrons

U. S. Navy Aircraft Squadron Designation System

Disestablished or deactivated fixed wing squadrons

Disestablished Fighter (VF) squadrons and VF designations no longer in use

Disestablished Attack (VA) squadrons and VA designations no longer in use

Disestablished and Deactivated Strike Fighter (VFA) squadrons

Disestablished Light attack squadrons (VAL)

Disestablished Heavy Attack squadrons (VAH) or VAH designations no longer in use

Disestablished and Deactivated Tactical Electronics Warfare squadrons (VAW) and (VAQ) and Electronic Attack squadrons (VAQ) and designations no longer in use

Disestablished Tactical Aerial Refueling squadrons (VAK)

Disestablished and Deactivated Carrier Airborne Early Warning squadrons (VAW) and (RVAW)

Disestablished Airborne Early Warning (VW) squadrons and Weather Reconnaissance (VW) squadrons

Disestablished Torpedo/Torpedo Bombing squadrons (VT/VTN)

Disestablished and Deactivated Reconnaissance (VAP, VCP, VFP, VQ, RVAH) squadrons

Photographic Reconnaissance squadrons (VAP, VCP, VFP)

Fleet Air Reconnaissance squadrons (VQ)

Reconnaissance Attack squadrons (RVAH)

Rescue Squadrons (VH)

Disestablished Patrol squadrons (VP, VA(HM), VPB, VB)

Deactivated Patrol squadrons (VP, VPU)

Disestablished Cruiser Scouting Squadron (VCS)

Disestablished Fleet Logistics Support Squadrons (VR,VRC)

Deactivated Fleet Logistics Support Squadrons (VR,VRC)

Disestablished and Deactivated Composite and Fleet Composite (VC) squadrons and VC designations no longer in use

First use of the VC designation: 1943 to 1945

Second use of the VC designation: 1948 to 1956

Third use of the VC designation: 1965 to 2008

Disestablished Observation squadrons (VO)

Disestablished and Deactivated Air Anti-Submarine and Sea Control (VS) squadrons

Disestablished and Deactivated Training squadrons (VT)

Disestablished and Deactivated Experimental and Development (VX) squadrons

Disestablished and Deactivated Antarctic Development (VXE) and Oceanographic Development (VXN) squadrons

Disestablished or deactivated helicopter squadrons

Disestablished and Deactivated Utility (HU) squadrons and Combat Support (HC) squadrons and HC designations no longer in use

Disestablished and Deactivated Anti-submarine (HS) squadrons and HS designations no longer in use

Deactivated Sea Combat (HSC) squadrons

Disestablished and Deactivated Anti-submarine (Light) (HSL) squadrons and HSL designations no longer in use

Disestablished and Deactivated Light Attack (HAL) and Combat Support (Special) (HCS) squadrons

Disestablished Mine Countermeasure (HM) squadrons

Disestablished other helicopter squadrons

Disestablished Blimp Patrol Squadrons (ZP)

See also

References and notes

External links