VW-13

VW-13 was a U.S. Navy Airborne Early Warning Squadron established in 1952 during the early Cold War era. Operating Lockheed WV-2 (EC-121 Warning Star) aircraft, the squadron’s primary mission was to provide long-range radar surveillance and early warning against potential air threats along the Atlantic seaboard. VW-13 played a critical role in the North American Air Defense Command (NORAD) system, participating in barrier patrols and joint exercises with U.S. and allied forces. The squadron was disestablished in 1961 as advancements in radar technology and changes in strategic requirements rendered its mission obsolete.