VC-1

VC-1, or Composite Squadron One, was a United States Navy aviation unit established during World War II. Formed in 1943, VC-1 was part of the "composite squadron" concept, providing both fighter and anti-submarine capabilities aboard escort carriers. The squadron flew aircraft such as the Grumman FM-2 Wildcat and the TBM Avenger, conducting vital anti-submarine patrols and convoy protection missions in the Atlantic theater. VC-1 contributed to the safe passage of Allied shipping by countering the threat posed by German U-boats, playing a significant role in the Battle of the Atlantic before being disestablished in 1945.