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VAW78
U.S. Navy
VC 5 det Cubi
U.S. Navy
**VC-5 Detachment Cubi** was a unit of U.S. Navy Composite Squadron Five (VC-5), operating out of Cubi Point Naval Air Station in the Philippines during the Cold War era. The detachment was responsible for providing aerial target towing, electronic warfare training, and fleet support services to U.S. Navy and allied forces in the Western Pacific. Utilizing a variety of aircraft such as the A-3 Skywarrior and later the TA-4J Skyhawk, VC-5 Det Cubi played a vital role in maintaining fleet readiness and supporting exercises and operations throughout Southeast Asia. The unit was an essential part of the Navy’s forward-deployed air operations until the drawdown of U.S. bases in the Philippines in the early 1990s.
VC-13
U.S. Navy
VC-13, also known as Composite Squadron 13, was a United States Navy aircraft squadron established during World War II. Formed in 1943, the squadron was primarily tasked with providing air support for fleet operations, including anti-submarine warfare, target towing, and training missions. VC-13 operated a variety of aircraft, such as the FM-2 Wildcat and TBM Avenger, and was assigned to several escort carriers in the Atlantic and Pacific theaters. The squadron was deactivated following the end of World War II as part of the post-war drawdown of U.S. naval forces.
VC-7
U.S. Navy
VC-7, also known as Composite Squadron SEVEN, was a United States Navy aviation unit established during World War II. Initially formed in December 1942, the squadron was tasked with providing target towing and training services, including radar and gunnery training for fleet units. Throughout its service, VC-7 operated a variety of aircraft, such as the TBM Avenger and later the FJ-4 Fury and A-4 Skyhawk. The squadron was redesignated as VAH-7 and then VAQ-7 before being disestablished in May 1980, having contributed significantly to Navy pilot training and fleet readiness during its active years.
VF 191 Hellcats
U.S. Navy
VF-191 "Hellcats" was a distinguished U.S. Navy fighter squadron established during World War II. Originally commissioned in 1943, VF-191 earned recognition for its combat operations in the Pacific Theater, flying the Grumman F6F Hellcat. The squadron participated in several key campaigns, providing crucial air support during carrier operations against Japanese forces. Over the years, VF-191 underwent several redesignations and aircraft transitions, eventually flying the F-8 Crusader and F-4 Phantom II before its final disestablishment in 1978.
VF-13
U.S. Navy
Fighter Squadron 13 (VF-13) was a United States Navy fighter squadron established during World War II. Commissioned in November 1943, VF-13 was assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Franklin (CV-13) as part of Carrier Air Group 13 (CVG-13). The squadron flew F6F Hellcat fighters and participated in several key Pacific campaigns, including strikes against the Philippines, Formosa, and the Japanese home islands. VF-13 distinguished itself in aerial combat and ground attack missions before being disestablished in October 1945 following the end of the war.
VF-142 Ghostriders
U.S. Navy
VF-143 Pukin Dogs
U.S. Navy
VF-171
U.S. Navy
VF-171, originally established as VF-82 in 1944 and redesignated VF-17A in 1946 before becoming VF-171 in August 1948, was a pioneering U.S. Navy fighter squadron. It holds the distinction of being the Navy’s first operational jet fighter squadron, flying the FH-1 Phantom and later the F2H Banshee. VF-171 was based at NAS Quonset Point and participated in early carrier qualifications for jet aircraft, marking a significant transition from propeller-driven to jet-powered naval aviation. The squadron was disestablished in March 1959, but its legacy endures as a trailblazer in naval jet operations.
VF-192
U.S. Navy
VF-192, originally established as VF-153 in August 1948, was a distinguished U.S. Navy fighter squadron. Redesignated as VF-192 in February 1950, the squadron gained fame flying F9F Panthers during the Korean War, where it participated in numerous combat missions from the USS Princeton (CV-37). VF-192 was known as the "Golden Dragons" and contributed significantly to air-to-ground and air-to-air operations. In 1956, VF-192 was redesignated as VF-114, continuing its legacy of excellence in naval aviation.
VF112
U.S. Navy
VF153
U.S. Navy
VF62
U.S. Navy
VFA 132
U.S. Navy
VFA-127
U.S. Navy
VFA-143
U.S. Navy
VFA-97 Warhawks
U.S. Navy
VFA34
U.S. Navy
VFP-206
U.S. Navy
VJ-1
U.S. Navy
VP-29
U.S. Navy
VP-90
U.S. Navy
Patrol Squadron 90 (VP-90), known as the "Lions," was a United States Navy Reserve patrol squadron established on November 1, 1970, at Naval Air Station Glenview, Illinois. The squadron was equipped with the P-3 Orion maritime patrol aircraft, conducting anti-submarine warfare (ASW), surveillance, and reconnaissance missions during the Cold War. VP-90 participated in numerous exercises and operations, both domestically and abroad, often integrating with active-duty forces to maintain readiness and support NATO commitments. The squadron was disestablished on September 30, 1994, as part of post-Cold War force reductions.
VP772
U.S. Navy
VQ-1 DET Atsugi
U.S. Navy