There are hundreds of Inactive US Navy aircraft squadrons dating back to before World War I. Various sources sometimes refer to these as "disestablished" or "decommissioned" squadrons. However, squadrons are only "established", "disestablished", or "redesignated", while ships are "commissioned" or "decommissioned". Many squadrons have been re-designated or re-established, etc. making their "lineage" somewhat difficult to chart.[1] Squadrons, including those that have been redesignated, are in the List of United States Navy aircraft squadrons. The US Navy's official position is that once a squadron is disestablished, its lineage "dies", even if the name/insignia is later revived by a new unit. It is not uncommon, however, for these "reborn" squadrons to claim a link to the earlier squadron and assume their traditions and insignia. If a squadron is re-designated with a new name or aircraft (i.e., an unbroken link), its lineage lives on in the new squadron/aircraft.[2]
Inactive fixed wing squadrons[]
Fighter squadrons[]
| Squadron Name | Insignia | Nickname | Aircraft | Date deactivated | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VF-1 | 
|
Wolfpack | F-14 | October 1, 1993 | |
| VF-1L | November 20, 1948 | ||||
| VF-3 | May 1924 | ||||
| VF-5 | January 7, 1943 | ||||
| VF-6 | October 1, 1945 | ||||
| VF-7 | June 8, 1946 | ||||
| VF-8 | Hellcats | November 23, 1945 | |||
| VF-9 | September 28, 1945 | ||||
| VF-10 | November 26, 1945 | ||||
| VF-12 | 
|
Ubangis (Kiss of Death) | 1 October 1986 | ||
| VF-13 | October 20, 1945 | ||||
| VF-13 | October 1, 1969 | ||||
| VF-14 | June 14, 1946 | ||||
| VF-15 | October 20, 1945 | ||||
| VF-16 | November 6, 1945 | ||||
| VF-18 | March 5, 1944 | ||||
| VF-21 | 
|
Freelancers | F-14 | January 31, 1996 | |
| VF-24 | 
|
Fighting Renegades | F-14 | August 31, 1996 | |
| VF-33 | 
|
Starfighters | F-14 | October 1, 1993 | |
| VF-43 | 
|
Challengers | A-4, F-5, F-16, F-21 | July 1, 1994 | |
| VF-51 | File:Fighter Squadron 51 (United States Navy - insignia).jpg | Screamin' Eagles | F-14 | March 31, 1995 | |
| VF-74 | File:Fighter Squadron 74 (United States Navy - insignia).jpg | Be-Devilers | F-14 | April 30, 1994 | |
| VF-84 | 
|
Jolly Rogers | F-14 | October 1, 1995 | |
| VF-92 | Silver Kings | F-4 | December 12, 1975 | ||
| VF-96 | Fighting Falcons | F-4 | December 12, 1975 | ||
| VF-111 | 
|
Sundowners | F-14 | March 31, 1995 | |
| VF-114 | 
|
Aardvarks | F-14 | April 30, 1993 | |
| VF-121 | 
|
Pacemakers | F-4 | September 30, 1980 | West Coast F-4 FRS |
| VF-124 | 
|
Gunfighters | F-14 | September 30, 1994 | West Coast FRS |
| VF-126 | 
|
Bandits | A-4 F-16N |
April 1, 1994 | |
| VF-142 | 
|
Ghostriders | F-14 | April 30, 1995 | |
| VF-162 | Hunters | F-8H | January 29, 1971[3] | ||
| VF-171 | Aces | F-4 | 1984 | East Coast F-4 FRS, 1977-1984 | |
| VF-191 | 
|
Satan's Kittens | F-14 | April 30, 1988 | |
| VF-194 | 
|
Red Lightning | F-14 | April 30, 1988 | |
| VF-202 | File:Vf202.jpg | Superheats | F-14 | December 31, 1994 | USNR |
| VF-301 | 
|
Devils Disciples | F-14 | December 31, 1994 | USNR |
| VF-302 | 
|
Stallions | F-14 | December 31, 1994 | USNR |
Strike fighter squadrons[]
| Squadron Name | Insignia | Nickname | Aircraft | Date deactivated | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VFAW-3 | 
|
Blue Nemesis | F4D | April 1963 | interceptor |
| VFA-82 | 
|
Marauders | FA-18 | September 30, 2005 | |
| VFA-127 | File:Attack Squadron 127 Insignia (US Navy).jpg | Desert Bogies | FA-18 | March 23, 1996 | USNR |
| VFA-132 | 
|
Privateers | FA-18 | June 1, 1992 | |
| VFA-161 | 
|
Chargers | FA-18 | April 1, 1988 | |
| VFA-201 | 
|
Hunters | FA-18 | June 30, 2007 | USNR |
| VFA-203 | 
|
Blue Dolphins | FA-18 | June 30, 2004 | USNR |
| VFA-303 | 
|
Golden Hawks | FA-18 | December 31, 1994 | USNR |
| VFA-305 | 
|
Lobos | FA-18 | December 31, 1994 | USNR |
Attack squadrons[]
| Squadron Name | Insignia | Nickname | Aircraft | Date deactivated | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VA-1L | November 20, 1948 | ||||
| VA-2B | Beasts | September 1, 1948 | |||
| VA-2E | Valions | September 1, 1948 | |||
| VA-3A | Black Panthers | August 3, 1948 | |||
| VA-3B | Indians | September 1, 1948 | |||
| VA-3E | September 1, 1948 | ||||
| VA-4A | Dragons | August 7, 1948 | |||
| VA-4B | Fish Hawks | September 1, 1948 | |||
| VAL-4 | 
|
Black Ponies | OV-10A | April 10, 1972 | |
| VA-5A | August 16, 1948 | ||||
| VA-5B | July 27, 1948 | ||||
| VA-6A | Torpcats | August 16, 1948 | |||
| VA-6B | 
|
July 27, 1948 | |||
| VA-7A | Sunday Punchers | July 27, 1948 | |||
| VA-8A | Air Barons | July 27, 1948 | |||
| VA-9A | Tough Kitties | August 12, 1948 | |||
| VA-10A | Vultures | August 12, 1948 | |||
| VA-11A | July 15, 1948 | ||||
| VA-12 | File:Attack Squadron 12 Insignia (US Navy).jpg | Flying Ubangis | A-7 | October 1, 1986 | |
| VA-12A | July 15, 1948 | ||||
| VA-13A | Hell Razors | August 2, 1948 | |||
| VA-14A | Uninvited | August 2, 1948 | |||
| VA-15A | Flying Cannons | July 15, 1948 | |||
| VA-16A | Gremlins | June 15, 1948 | |||
| VA-17A | Battering Rams | August 11, 1948 | |||
| VA-18A | Devils Diplomats | August 11, 1948 | |||
| VA-19A | Bulldogs | August 24, 1948 | |||
| VA-20A | August 24, 1948 | ||||
| VA-21A | August 4, 1947 | ||||
| VA-22A | August 5, 1948 | ||||
| VA-23 | 
|
Black Knights | A-4 | April 1, 1970 | |
| VA-24 | Corsairs | March 9, 1959 | |||
| VA-25 | Tigers | July 1, 1959 | |||
| VA-26 | Skylancers | April 1, 1958 | |||
| VA-34 | File:Attack Squadron 34 Insignia (US Navy).jpg | Blue Blasters | February 15, 1950 | ||
| VA-35 | 
|
Black Panthers | A-6 | January 31, 1995 | |
| VA-36 | 
|
Roadrunners | A-4 | August 1, 1970 | |
| VA-36 | Road Runners | A-6 | April 1, 1994 | ||
| VA-38 | October 1, 1968 | VA-38 existed only on paper no aircraft assigned | |||
| VA-42 | File:Attack Squadron 42 Insignia (US Navy).jpg | Green Pawns | A-6 | September 30, 1994 | Eastcoast A-6 RAG (FRS) |
| VA-44 | 
|
Hornets | June 8, 1950 | ||
| VA-44 | Hornets | A-4 | May 1, 1970 | ||
| VA-45 | 
|
Blackbirds | June 8, 1950 | ||
| VA-46 | File:Attack Squadron 46 Insignia (US Navy).jpg | Clansmen | A-7E | June 30, 1991 | |
| VA-52 | 
|
Knightriders | A-6 | March 17, 1995 | |
| VA-54 | Hells Angels | April 1, 1958 | |||
| VA-55 | 
|
Warhorses | A-4 | December 12, 1975 | |
| VA-55 | Warhorses | A-6E | January 1, 1991 | ||
| VA-56 | 
|
Champions | A-7 | August 31, 1986 | |
| VA-64 | 
|
Black Lancers | November 7, 1969 | ||
| VA-65 | 
|
Tigers | A-6 | March 31, 1993 | |
| VA-66 | 
|
Waldomen | A-7 | October 1, 1986 | det in existence until March 31, 1987 |
| VA-67 | June 2, 1969 | ||||
| VA-72 | 
|
Blue Hawks | A-7 | June 30, 1991 | |
| VA-74 | Sunday Punchers | February 15, 1950 | |||
| VA-75 | 
|
Sunday Punchers | A-6 | February 28, 1997 | |
| VA-76 | 
|
Spirits | September 30, 1969 | ||
| VA-84 | November 29, 1949 | ||||
| VA-85 | 
|
Black Falcons | A-6 | September 30, 1994 | |
| VA-93 | 
|
Ravens | A-7 | August 31, 1986 | |
| VA-94 | Mighty Shrikes | November 30, 1949 | |||
| VA-95 | 
|
Green Lizards | A-4 | April 1, 1970 | |
| VA-95 | Green Lizards | A-6 | November 18, 1995 | ||
| VA-96 | Eagles | April 10, 1958 | |||
| VA-104 | File:Attack Squadron 104 Insignia (US Navy).jpg | Hells Archers | March 31, 1959 | ||
| VA-105 | 
|
Gunslingers | February 1, 1959 | ||
| VA-106 | File:Attack Squadron 106 Insignia (US Navy).jpg | Gladiators | November 7, 1969 | ||
| VA-112 | 
|
Bombing Broncos | October 10, 1969 | ||
| VA-114 | December 1, 1949 | ||||
| VA-116 | 
|
Road Runners | February 25, 1959 | ||
| VA-122 | 
|
Flying Eagles | A-7 | May 31, 1991 | |
| VA-125 | 
|
Rough Raiders | April 10, 1958 | ||
| VA-125 |
|
Rough Raiders | A-7 | October 1, 1977 | |
| VA-126 | 
|
Nulli Secondus | October 15, 1963 | ||
| VA-128 | Golden Intruders | A-6 | September 29, 1995 | ||
| VA-133 | 
|
Blue Knights | October 1, 1962 | ||
| VA-134 | File:Attack Squadron 134 Insignia (US Navy).gif | Scorpions | October 1, 1962 | ||
| VA-135 | Thunderbirds | October 1, 1962 | |||
| VA-144 | Road Runners | A-4 | January 29, 1971 | ||
| VA-145 | 
|
Swordsmen | A-6 | October 1, 1993 | |
| VA-151 | Black Knights | February 23, 1959 | |||
| VA-152 | 
|
Mavericks | A-4 | January 29, 1971 | |
| VA-153 | 
|
Blue Tail Flies | A-7 | September 30, 1977 | |
| VA-154 | Flying Cannons | December 1, 1949 | |||
| VA-155 | 
|
Silver Foxes | A-7 | September 30, 1977 | |
| VA-155 | Silver Foxes | A-6 | April 30, 1993 | ||
| VA-156 | Iron Tigers | January 20, 1959 | |||
| VA-163 | 
|
Saints | A-4 | July 1, 1971 | |
| VA-164 | 
|
Ghost Riders | A-4 | December 2, 1975 | |
| VA-165 | 
|
Boomers | A-6 | July 26, 1996 | |
| VA-172 | 
|
Bluebolts | A-4 | January 15, 1971 | |
| VA-174 | 
|
Hellrazors | A-7 | June 30, 1988 | Eastcoast A-7 RAG (FRS) |
| VA-175 | File:Attack Squadron 175 Insignia (US Navy).jpg | Devils Diplomats | TBM, AD-1 | March 15, 1958 | |
| VA-176 | 
|
Thunderbolts | A-6 | October 1, 1992 | |
| VA-185 | 
|
Night Hawks | A-6 | August 30, 1991 | |
| VA-194 | Winged Lightnings | December 1, 1949 | |||
| VA-196 | 
|
Main Battery | A-6 | February 28, 1997 | |
| VA-205 | 
|
Green Falcons | A-6 | December 31, 1994 | |
| VA-209 | 
|
Air Barons | A-4 | August 15, 1971 | |
| VA-210 | Black Hawks | A-4 | June 30, 1971 | ||
| VA-212 | 
|
Rampant Raiders | A-4 | December 12, 1975 | |
| VA-213 | June 1, 1949 | ||||
| VA-214 | Volunteers | August 1, 1958 | |||
| VA-215 | 
|
Barn Owls | A-7 | September 30, 1977 | |
| VA-216 | 
|
Black Diamonds | A-4 | August 1, 1970 | |
| VA-304 | 
|
Firebirds | A-6 | December 31, 1994 | |
| VA-702 | Rustlers | February 4, 1953 | |||
| VA-728 | February 4, 1953 | ||||
| VA-776 | 
|
Golden Eagles | November 1, 1968 | ||
| VA-831 | Mohicans | November 1, 1968 | |||
| VA-873 | November 1, 1968 | ||||
| VA-859 | Black Falcons | February 4, 1953 | |||
| VA-923 | Rough Riders | February 4, 1953 |
Heavy attack squadrons[]
| Squadron Name | Insignia | Nickname | Aircraft | Date deactivated | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAH-1 | 
|
Tigers | A-3B | September 1, 1964 | redesignated RVAH-1 |
| VAH-3 | 
|
Sea Dragons | A-3B, TA-3B | July 1, 1964 | redesignated RVAH-3 |
| VAH-4 | 
|
Fourrunners | KA-3B | November 1, 1968 | |
| VAH-5 | 
|
Savage Sons | A-3B | May 1965 | redesiganted RVAH-5 |
| VAH-6 | File:Vah-6.gif | Fleurs | A-3B | September 23, 1965 | redesignated RVAH-6 |
| VAH-7 | 
|
Peacemakers of the Fleet | A-3B | December 1, 1964 | redesiganted RVAH-7 |
| VAH-8 | 
|
Fireballers | January 1, 1968 | ||
| VAH-9 | 
|
Hoot Owls | A-3B | June 30, 1964 | redesignated RVAH-9 |
| VAH-11 | 
|
Checkertails | A-3B | July 1, 1966 | redesiganted RVAH-11 |
| VAH-13 | 
|
Bats | A-3B | November 1, 1964 | redesignated RVAH-13 |
| VAH-15 | 
|
February 15, 1959 | |||
| VAH-16 | 
|
White Blades | January 30, 1959 | ||
| VAH-21 | 
|
Roadrunners | AP-2H | June 16, 1969 | |
| VAH-123 | 
|
Pros | A-3 | February 1, 1971 |
Aerial refueling squadrons[]
Electronic warfare squadrons[]
| Squadron Name | Insignia | Nickname | Aircraft | Date deactivated | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAK-208 | 
|
Jockeys | KA-3B | September 30, 1989 | USNR |
| VAK-308 | 
|
Griffins | KA-3B | September 30, 1988 | USNR |
| Squadron Name | Insignia | Nickname | Aircraft | Date deactivated | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAQ-13 | Scorpions | October 1, 1968 | |||
| VA(AW)-33 | File:Attack Squadron (All Weather) 33 Insignia.jpg | Knight Hawks | VAW-13 redesignated VAQ-130 on October 1, 1968 | February 1, 1968 | |
| VAQ-33 | 
|
Firebirds | EA-6A EP-3J TA-3B ERA-3B KA-3B NC-121K EA-4F EF-4B EF-4J |
September 30, 1993 | |
| VAQ-34 | 
|
Flashbacks | ERA-3B KA-3B EA-3B EA-7L TA-7C |
After October 1991 | |
| VA(AW)-35 | File:Attack Squadron (All Waeather) 35 Insignia (US Navy).gif | Night Hecklers | June 29, 1959 | ||
| VAQ-128 | 
|
Fighting Phoenix | EA-6B | September 30, 2004 |
Airborne early warning squadrons[]
| Squadron Name | Insignia | Nickname | Aircraft | Date deactivated | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VAW-11 | 
|
Early Elevens | E-2C | March 31, 1995 | |
| VAW-12 | 
|
Bats | E-2C | April 1, 1967 | |
| VAW-13 | 
|
Zappers | EA-1F | October 1, 1968 | VAW-13 redesignated VAQ-130 on October 1, 1968 |
| VAW-33 | 
|
Knight Hawks | EA-1E | February 1, 1968 | |
| VAW-78 | 
|
Fighting Escargots | E-2C | March 31, 2005 | USNR |
| VAW-88 | 
|
Cotton Pickers | E-2C | December 31, 1994 | USNR |
| VAW-110 | 
|
Firebirds | E-2C | September 1, 1994 | West Coast E-2/C-2 RAG (FRS) |
| VAW-114 | 
|
Hormel Hawgs | E-2C | February 16, 1995 | |
| VAW-122 | 
|
Steeljaw | E-2C | March 31, 1996 | |
| VAW-127 | 
|
Seabats | E-2C | September 30, 1991 |
Sea control squadrons[]
| Squadron Name | Insignia | Nickname | Aircraft | Date deactivated | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VS-21 | 
|
Redtails | S-3B | February 28, 2005 | |
| VS-22 | 
|
Checkmates | S-3B | January 29, 2009 | |
| VS-24 | 
|
Scouts | S-3B | March 31, 2007 | |
| VS-27 | 
|
Sea Wolves | S-3B | September 30, 1994 | First S-3B Squadron East Coast FRS |
| VS-28 | 
|
Hukkers, Gamblers |
S-3B | October 1, 1992 | |
| VS-29 | 
|
Dragonfires | S-3B | April 30, 2004 | |
| VS-30 | 
|
Diamondcutters | S-3B | April 20, 2007 | |
| VS-31 | 
|
Topcats | S-3B | March 27, 2008 | |
| VS-32 |
|
Maulers | S-3B | September 25, 2008 | |
| VS-33 | 
|
Screwbirds | S-3B | June 15, 2005 | |
| VS-35 | 
|
Blue Wolves | S-3B | March 31, 2005 | |
| VS-37 | 
|
Sawbucks | S-3B | March 1, 1995 | |
| VS-38 | 
|
Red Griffins | S-3B | April 30, 2004 | |
| VS-41 | 
|
Shamrocks | S-3B | September 30, 2006 | FRS |
Reconnaissance squadrons[]
| Squadron Name | Insignia | Nickname | Aircraft | Date deactivated | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VQ-2 | 
|
Rangers | EP-3E | 17 May 2012 | |
| VQ-5 | 
|
Sea Shadows | ES-3A | 30 July 1999 | |
| VQ-6 | 
|
Black Ravens | ES-3A | 30 September 1999 | |
| VQ-11 | 
|
Bandits | EP-3J | 31 March 2000 | |
| VAP-61 | 
|
World Recorders | RA-3B | 1 July 1971 | |
| VAP-62 | 
|
Tigers | RA-3B | 15 October 1969 | |
| VFP-62 | 
|
Fighting Photos | RF-8A/G Crusader | 1 January 1968 | |
| VFP-63 | 
|
Eyes Of The Fleet | RF-8A/G Crusader | September 1982 | |
| VFP-206 | 
|
Hawkeyes | RF-8G Crusader | 20 March 1987 | USNR |
| VFP-306 | 
|
Photomasters | RF-8G Crusader | 30 September 1984 | USNR |
Heavy reconnaissance squadrons[]
| Squadron Name | Insignia | Nickname | Aircraft | Date deactivated | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RVAH-1 | 
|
Smokin' Tigers | RA-5C | 29 January 1979 | |
| RVAH-3 | 
|
Sea Dragons | RA-5C | 17 August 1979 | FRS |
| RVAH-5 | 
|
Savage Sons | RA-5C | 30 September 1977 | |
| RVAH-6 | 
|
Fleurs | RA-5C | 20 October 1978 | |
| RVAH-7 | 
|
Peacemakers of the Fleet | RA-5C | 28 September 1979 | |
| RVAH-9 | 
|
Hoot Owls | RA-5C | 30 September 1977 | |
| RVAH-11 | 
|
Checkertails | RA-5C | 1 June 1975 | |
| RVAH-12 | 
|
Speartips | RA-5C | 2 July 1979 | |
| RVAH-13 | 
|
Bats | RA-5C | 30 June 1976 | |
| RVAH-14 | 
|
Eagle Eyes | RA-5C | 1 May 1976 |
Patrol squadrons[]
| Squadron Name | Insignia | Nickname | Aircraft | Date deactivated | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VP-6 | 
|
Blue Sharks | P-3 | May 31, 1993 | |
| VA(HM)-10 | File:Attack Mining Squadron 10 (US Navy - insignia).jpg | July 1, 1959 | |||
| VP-11 | 
|
Proud Pegasus | P-3 | January 15, 1997 | |
| VA(HM)-13 | July 1, 1959 | ||||
| VP-17 | 
|
White Lightnings | P-3 | March 31, 1995 | |
| VP-19 | 
|
Big Red | P-3 | August 31, 1991 | NAS Moffett Field |
| VP-22 | 
|
Blue Geese | P-3 | March 31, 1994 | |
| VP-23 | 
|
Sea Hawks | P-3 | February 28, 1995 | |
| VP-24 | 
|
Batmen | P-3 | April 30, 1995 | NAS Jacksonville |
| VP-31 | 
|
Black Lightnings/Genies | P-3 | November 1, 1993 | NAS Moffett Field West Coast FRS |
| VP-44 | 
|
Golden Pelicans | P-3 | June 28, 1991 | |
| VP-48 | 
|
Boomers | P-3 | May 23, 1991 | NAS Moffett Field |
| VP-49 | 
|
Woodpeckers | P-3 | March 1, 1994 | NAS Jacksonville |
| VP-50 | 
|
Blue Dragons | P-3 | June 30, 1992 | |
| VP-56 | 
|
Dragons | P-3 | June 28, 1991 | NAS Jacksonville |
| VP-60 | 
|
Cobras | P-3 | September 1, 1994 | USNR |
| VP-64 | 
|
Condors | P-3 | Redesignated VR-64
on September 18, 2004 |
USNR |
| VP-65 | Tridents | P-3 | March 31, 2006 | USNR | |
| VP-66 | Liberty Bells | P-3 | February 11, 2006 | USNR | |
| VP-67 | 
|
Golden Hawks | P-3 | September 30, 1994 | USNR |
| VP-68 | 
|
Blackhawks | P-3 | January 16, 1997 | USNR |
| VP-90 | 
|
Lions | P-3 | September 30, 1994 | USNR |
| VP-91 | 
|
Black Cats | P-3 | March 31, 1999 | USNR |
| VP-92 | 
|
Minutemen | P-3 | November 30, 2007 | USNR |
| VP-93 | 
|
Executioners | P-3 | September 30, 1994 | USNR |
| VP-94 | Crawfishers | P-3 | March 31, 2006 | USNR | |
| VP-MAU | Rolling Thunder | P-3 | August 17, 1991 | USNR |
Fleet logistics squadrons[]
| Squadron Name | Insignia | Nickname | Aircraft | Date deactivated | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VRC-50 | 
|
Foo-Dogs | US-3 C-2 C-130 |
October 7, 1994 |
Composite squadrons[]
| Squadron Name | Insignia | Nickname | Aircraft | Date deactivated | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VC-4 | 
|
Night Cappers | F4U, F9F, F3D | 1949-1956[4] | SEE VFAW-4 |
| VC-5 | Checkertails | A-4E,TA-4J,SH-3G,CH-53E | 1992 | NAS Cubi Point Philippines | |
| VC-6 | File:Fleet Composite Squadron 6 (US Navy) - insignia.gif | Firebees | RQ-2A[5] BQM-74 |
August 7, 2008 | NAS Norfolk |
| VC-7 | 
|
Redtails | A-4F, TA-4J | September 30, 1980 | NAS Miramar |
| VC-8 | File:Fleet Composite Squadron 8 (US Navy) - insignia.gif | Redtail | A-4,Sea King (SH-3G) | October 1, 2003 | NS Roosevelt Roads |
| VC-10 | Crusaders | F-8 | July 1, 1968 | NAS Leeward Point Guantanamo Bay | |
| VC-13 | 
|
Fools in God's Oceans (WW II); Saints (1973-1988) | F4F Wildcat, TBM Avenger; A-4 Skyhawk, F-5 Tiger II |
c.1945; April 22, 1988 (redesignated VFC-13 | USS Tripoli (CVE-64), USS Anzio (CVE-57); NAS New Orleans, NAS Miramar |
| VC-72 | Ball the Jack | FM2, TVM | 1944-1945 |
Scouting Squadrons[]
| Squadron Name | Insignia | Nickname | Aircraft | Date deactivated | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VS-5 | |||||
| VS-6 |
Training squadrons[]
| Squadron Name | Insignia | Nickname | Aircraft | Date deactivated | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VT-23 | 
|
Professionals | T-2C | September 30, 1999 |
Other squadrons[]
| Squadron Name | Insignia | Nickname | Aircraft | Date deactivated | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VX-6 | Ice Pirates | LC-130 |
December 31, 1969 | ||
| VXE-6 | 
|
Puckered Penguins |
LC-130 UH-1 |
March 27, 1999 | |
| VX-4 | File:VX-4 Evaluators (insignia).jpg | The Evaluators |
F-14 F/A-18 |
September 30, 1994 | Merged with VX-5 to form VX-9 |
Inactive helicopter squadrons[]
Anti-submarine squadrons[]
| Squadron Name | Insignia | Nickname | Aircraft | Date deactivated | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS-1 | 
|
Seahorses | SH-3 | May 28, 1997 | FRS |
| HS-7 | 
|
Dusty Dogs | HSS-1 | May 31, 1966 | |
| HS-8 | 
|
Eightballers | HSS-1 | December 31, 1968 | |
| HS-9 | 
|
Sea Griffins | HSS-1 | October 1, 1968 | |
| HS-9 |
|
Sea Griffins | SH-3 | April 30, 1993 | |
| HS-12 | File:Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 12 (United States Navy - insignia).jpg | Wyverns | SH-3 | November 30, 1994 | |
| HS-13 | 
|
Sub Choppers | HSS-1N (SH-34J) | October 1, 1962 | |
| HS-16 | 
|
Nighthawks | SH-3H | June 1, 1988 | |
| HS-17 | 
|
Neptune Raiders | SH-3 | June 30, 1991 | |
| HSL-30 | 
|
Neptune's Horsemen | SH-2F | September 30, 1993 | |
| HSL-31 | File:Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 31 (United States Navy - insignia).jpg | Arch Angels | SH-2F | July 31, 1992 | |
| HSL-32 | 
|
Invaders | SH-2F | January 31, 1994 | |
| HSL-33 | 
|
Seasnakes | SH-2F | April 29, 1994 | |
| HSL-34 | 
|
Greencheckers | SH-2F | November 30, 1993 | |
| HSL-35 | 
|
Magicians | SH-2F | December 4, 1992 | |
| HSL-36 | 
|
Lamplighters | SH-2F | September 30, 1992 | |
| HSL-74 | 
|
Demon Elves | SH-2G | April 1, 1994 | |
| HS-75 | 
|
Emerald Knights | SH-60F HH-60H |
March 31, 2007 | USNR |
| HSL-84 | 
|
Thunderbolts | SH-2G | June 30, 2001 | USNR |
| HSL-94 | 
|
Titans | SH-2G | April 1, 2001 | USNR |
Combat support squadrons[]
| Squadron Name | Insignia | Nickname | Aircraft | Date deactivated | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HC-1 | 
|
Fleet Angels | CH-53E | April 29, 1994 | |
| HU-2 | 
|
Fleet Angels | UH-1 | July 1, 1965 | |
| HC-2 | 
|
Circuit Riders | H-3 | September 30, 1977 | |
| HC-4 | 
|
Black Stallions | CH-53 | September 30, 2007 | |
| HCS-5 | 
|
Firehawks | HH-60H | December 3, 2006 | USNR |
| HC-7 | Seadevils | H-3 H-46 |
June 30, 1975 | ||
| HC-9 | Black Cats | HH-3A | July 31, 1990 | ||
| HC-16 | 
|
NAS Pensacola Bullfrogs |
SH-3 | April 1, 1994 |
Mine coutermeasure squadrons[]
| Squadron Name | Insignia | Nickname | Aircraft | Date deactivated | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HM-12 | 
|
Sea Dragons | MH-53E | September 30, 1994 | |
| HM-16 | 
|
Seahawks | RH-53D | January 2, 1987 | |
| HM-18 | 
|
Norsemen | MH-53E | March 4, 1995 | USNR |
| HM-19 | 
|
Golden Bears | MH-53E | November 5, 1994 |
Other squadrons[]
| Squadron Name | Insignia | Nickname | Aircraft | Date deactivated | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HA(L)-3 | 
|
Seawolves | UH-1/HH-1 | March 16, 1972 | |
| VX-3(XC) VX-3(XC/JC) |
Helicopter Training | UH-1, CH-53E | 1 April 1948 1 March 1960 |
Air Test and Evaluation/Scientific Development squadron, 3rd of first 4 units[6][7] | |
| VO-67 | Gandydancers | OP-2E | July 1, 1968 |
See also[]
- List of United States Navy aircraft squadrons
- Naval aviation
- Modern US Navy carrier air operations
- List of military aircraft of the United States (naval) / List of US Naval aircraft
- United States Naval Aviator
- Naval Flight Officer
- United States Marine Corps Aviation
- Military aviation
References[]
- ↑ The Name's the Same
- ↑ Naval Aviation Squadron Lineages
- ↑ http://vf-162.org/
- ↑ Dictionary of American Naval Aircraft: VC-4/VFAW-4 Squadron www.wings-aviation.ch, accessed:18 Nov 2011
- ↑ "RQ-2A Pioneer Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV)". United States Navy Fact File. United States Navy. 2007-08-27. http://www.navy.mil/navydata/fact_display.asp?cid=1100&tid=2100&ct=1. Retrieved 2008-12-01.
- ↑ VPnavy.org: VX squadrons
- ↑ Blogspot.com: VX Squadrons Summary
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