VW-1

VW-1, also known as Weather Squadron One or the "Typhoon Trackers," was a U.S. Navy Airborne Early Warning Squadron established in 1952. Initially based at NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii, VW-1 operated specialized aircraft such as the Lockheed WV-2 (EC-121 Warning Star) to conduct weather reconnaissance and early warning missions, particularly tracking typhoons across the Pacific Ocean. The squadron played a vital role during the Cold War, providing crucial meteorological data and supporting both military and humanitarian operations. VW-1 was decommissioned in 1971, marking the end of an era in naval aerial weather reconnaissance.