VC-5

VC-5, originally established as Composite Squadron FIVE (VC-5) by the U.S. Navy in 1948, was a pioneering unit in carrier-based airborne early warning (AEW) and electronic warfare. The squadron initially operated TBM Avenger aircraft and later transitioned to the AD Skyraider and other specialized platforms, conducting vital night attack and electronic countermeasure missions. Throughout the 1950s and into the early 1960s, VC-5 played a key role in testing and developing electronic warfare tactics for carrier operations. The squadron was eventually redesignated as VAQ-135 in 1968, continuing its legacy under a new name as part of the evolving electronic attack community.