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United States Navy aircraft squadron lineage is the listing of squadrons with dates of establishment and disestablishment as well as their connection with other squadrons. (through VF-14)

V - Fixed-wing squadrons

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VA - Attack Squadron (ATKRON)

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Short name Nickname Establishment Re-designation Disestablishment Re-designated Reference
VA-1A Tophatters 1946 November 15 VB-4 1948 August 2 VA-14 [1]
VA-1B 1946 November 15 VB-74 1948 September 1 VA-24 [2]
VA-1E 1946 November 15 VT-41 1948 September 1 - DANAS I (VA-1E)
VA-1L 1946 November 15 VT-58 1948 November 20 - DANAS I (VA-1L)
VA-2A 1946 November 15 VT-4 1948 August 2 VA-15 DANAS I (VA-2A)
VA-3B 1946 November 15 VB-75 1948 September 1 VA-44 [3], DANAS I (VA-44)
VA-4A 1946 November 15 VT-3 1948 August 7 VA-35 DANAS I (VA-35)
VA-4B Fish Hawks 1946 November 15 VT-75 1948 September 1 VA-45 DANAS I (VA-45)
VA-12 Flying Ubangis 1955 August 1 VF-12 1986 October 1 - DANAS I (VA-12)
VA-14 Tophatters 1948 August 2 VA-1A 1949 December 15 VF-14
VA-15 Valions 1948 August 2 VA-2A 1986 VFA-15 [4], DANAS I (VA-15)
VA-16 1955 June 1 - 1958 March 1 - DANAS I (VA-16)
VA-21A 1946 November 15 VT-98 1947 August 7 - DANAS I (VA-21A)
VA-22 Fighting Redcocks 1990 VFA-22 [4]
VA-22A 1946 November 15 VT-98 1947 August 5 - DANAS I (VA-22A)
VA-23 Black Knights 1959 February 23 VA-151 1970 April 1 - [4], DANAS I (VA-23)
VA-24 1948 September 1 VA-1B 1949 December 1 VF-24 [2]
VA-25 Fist of the Fleet 1983 VFA-25
VA-27 Royal Maces 1991 VFA-27
VA-34 (II) Blue Blasters 1955 July 1 VF-34 1969 June 1 - [5], DANAS I (VA-34 (II))
VA-34 (III) Blue Blasters 1970 January 1 - 1996 September 30 VFA-34 [5], DANAS I (VA-34 (III))
VA-35 (I) 1948 August 7 VA-4A 1949 November 7 - DANAS I (VA-35)
VA-35 (II) Panthers 1950 February 15 VA-34 1950 -
VA-36 (I) Roadrunners 1955 July 1 VF-102 1970 August 1 - DANAS I (VA-36)
VA-36 (II) Road Runners 1987 March 6 - 1994 April 1 -
VA-37 Bulls 1990 VFA-37
VA-38 1967 March 1 - 1968 October 1 - DANAS I (VA-38)
VA-42 Green Pawns 1953 November 1 VF-42 1994 September 30 - DANAS I (VA-42)
VA-43 Challengers 1959 June 1 VF-21 1973 June 1 VF-43 [6]
VA-44 (I) 1948 September 1 VA-3B 1950 June 8 - [3], DANAS I (VA-44)
VA-44 (II) Hornets 1956 January 1 VF-44 1970 May 1 - [3], DANAS I (VA-44 II)
VA-45 (I) Fish Hawks 1948 September 1 VA-4B 1950 June 8 - DANAS I (VA-45)
VA-45 (II) Blackbirds 1950 September 1 - 1958 March 1 - DANAS I (VA-45 II)
VA-46 Clansmen 1991 -
VA-52 Knightriders 1995 -
VA-55 Warhorses 1991 -
VA-56 Champions 1986 -
VA-64 Black Lancers 1969 -
VA-65 Tigers 1993 -
VA-66 Waldos 1986 -
VA-72 Blue Hawks 1991 -
VA-75 Sunday Punchers 1997 - [4]
VA-76 Spirits 1969 - [4]
VA-81 Sunliners 1988 VFA-81 [4]
VA-82 Marauders 1987 VFA-82 [4]
VA-83 Rampagers 1988 VFA-83 [4]
VA-85 Black Falcons 1994 - [4]
VA-86 Sidewinders 1987 VFA-86 [4]
VA-87 Golden Warriors 1986 VFA-87 [4]
VA-93 Blue Blazers 1986 - [4]
VA-94 Mighty Shrikes 1990 VFA-94 [4]
VA-95 Green Lizards 1995 - [4]
VA-97 Warhawks 1991 VFA-97 [4]
VA-105 Gunslingers 1990 VFA-105 [4]
VA-106 Gladiators 1969 - [4]
VA-112 Broncos 1969 - [4]
VA-113 Stingers 1983 VFA-113 [4]
VA-115 Eagles 1996 VFA-115 [4]
VA-122 Flying Eagles 1991 -
VA-125 Rough Riders 1977 -
VA-126 Nulli Secundus 1967 VF-126
VA-127 Desert Bogeys 1987 VFA-127
VA-128 Golden Intruders 1995 -
VA-133 Blue Knights 1962 -
VA-134 Scorpions 1962 -
VA-135 Thunderbirds 1962 -
VA-144 Road Runners 1971 -
VA-145 Swordsmen 1993 -
VA-146 Blue Diamonds 1989 VFA-146
VA-147 Argonauts 1989 VFA-147
VA-151 Black Knights 1956 February 7 VF-151 1959 February 23 VA-23
VA-152 Mavericks 1971 -
VA-153 Blue Tail Flies 1977 -
VA-155 Silver Foxes 1993 -
VA-163 Saints 1971 -
VA-164 Ghost Riders 1975 -
VA-165 Boomers 1996 -
VA-172 Blue Bolts 1971 -
VA-174 Hell Razors 1988 -
VA-176 Thunderbolts 1992 -
VA-185 Knighthawks 1991 -
VA-192 Golden Dragons 1986 VFA-192
VA-195 Dambusters 1985 VFA-195
VA-196 Main Battery 1997 -
VA-203 Blue Dolphins 1989 VFA-203
VA-204 River Rattlers 1991 VFA-204
VA-205 Green Falcons 1994 -
VA-209 Air Barons 1971 -
VA-210 Black Hawks 1971 -
VA-212 Rampant Raiders 1975 -
VA-215 Barn Owls 1977 -
VA-216 Black Diamonds 1970 -
VA-303 Golden Hawks 1984 VFA-303
VA-304 Firebirds 1994 -
VA-305 Lobos 1987 VFA-305

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VAH - Heavy Attack Squadron (HATRON)

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Short name Nickname Establishment Re-designation Disestablishment Re-designated Reference
VAH-1 Tigers 1964 RVAH-1
VAH-2 Royal Rampants 1955 November 1 - 1968 VAQ-132 [8]
VAH-3 Sea Dragons 1964 RVAH-3
VAH-4 Fourrunners 1956 July 3 VP-57 1968 November 1 VAQ-131 [9]
VAH-5 Savage Guns 1964 RVAH-5
VAH-6 Fleurs 1965 RVAH-6
VAH-7 Peacemakers of the Fleet 1964 RVAH-7
VAH-8 Fireballers 1968 -
VAH-9 Hoot Owls 1964 RVAH-9
VAH-10 Vikings 1961 May 1 - 1970 September 1 VAQ-129
VAH-11 Checkertails 1966 RVAH-11
VAH-13 Bats 1964 RVAH-13
VAH-21 Roadrunners 1969 -
VAH-123 Pros 1971 -

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RVAH - Reconnaissance Attack Squadron

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Short name Nickname Establishment Re-designation Disestablishment Re-designated Reference
RVAH-1 Tigers 1964 VAH-1 1979 -
RVAH-3 Sea Dragons 1964 VAH-3 1979 -
RVAH-5 Savage Guns 1964 VAH-5 1977 -
RVAH-6 Fleurs 1965 VAH-6 1978 -
RVAH-7 Peacemakers of the Fleet 1964 VAH-7 1979 -
RVAH-9 Hoot Owls 1964 VAH-9 1977 -
RVAH-11 Checkertails 1966 VAH-11 1975 -
RVAH-12 Speartips 1979 -
RVAH-13 Bats 1964 VAH-13 1976 -
RVAH-14 Eagle Eyes 1974 -

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VAK - Tactical Aerial Refueling Squadron

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Short name Nickname Establishment Re-designation Disestablishment Re-designated Reference
VAK-208 Jockeys 1979 October 1 VAQ-208 1989 - [12]
VAK-308 Griffins 1979 October 1 VAQ-308 1988 - [13]

VAL - Light Attack Squadron

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Short name Nickname Establishment Re-designation Disestablishment Re-designated Reference
VAL-4 Black Ponies 1972 -

VAP - Heavy Photographic Squadron

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Short name Nickname Establishment Re-designation Disestablishment Re-designated Reference
VAP-61 World Recorders 1971 -
VAP-62 Tigers 1969 -

VAQ - Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQRON)

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Short name Nickname Establishment Re-designation Disestablishment Re-designated Reference
VAQ-33 Firebirds 1968 February 1 VAW-33 1993 October 1 - [14]
VAQ-34 Electric Horsemen 1983 March 1 - 1993 October 1 - [15]
VAQ-35 Gray Wolves 1991 August 14 - 1993 October 7 - [16]
VAQ-128 Fighting Phoenix 1997 October 1 - 2004 - [17]
VAQ-129 Vikings 1970 September 1 VAH-10 ACTIVE [18]
VAQ-130 Zappers 1968 October 1 VAW-13 ACTIVE [19]
VAQ-131 Lancers 1968 November 1 VAH-4 ACTIVE [9]
VAQ-132 Scorpions 1968 November 1 VAH-2 ACTIVE [8]
VAQ-133 (I) 1969 March 4 - 1992 June 1 - [20]
VAQ-133 (II) Wizards 1996 April 1 - ACTIVE [20]
VAQ-134 (I) 1969 June 7 - 1995 March 31 - [21]
VAQ-134 (II) Garudas 1995 October - ACTIVE [21]
VAQ-135 Black Ravens 1969 May 15 - ACTIVE [22]
VAQ-136 Gauntlets 1973 April 6 - ACTIVE [23]
VAQ-137 (I) 1973 December 14 - 1994 May 26 - [24]
VAQ-137 (II) Rooks 1996 October 3 - ACTIVE [24]
VAQ-138 Yellowjackets 1976 February 27 - ACTIVE [25]
VAQ-139 Cougars 1983 July 1 - ACTIVE [26]
VAQ-140 Patriots 1985 October 1 - ACTIVE [27]
VAQ-141 Shadowhawks 1987 July 1 - ACTIVE [28]
VAQ-142 (I) Grim Watchdogs 1988 June 1 - 1991 July 1 - [29]
VAQ-142 (II) Gray Wolves 1997 April 1 - ACTIVE [29]
VAQ-143 Cobras 2002 August 1 - 2002 November 1 - [30]
VAQ-208 Jockeys 1970 July 31 - 1979 October 1 VAK-208 [12]
VAQ-209 Star Warriors 1977 October 1 - ACTIVE [31]
VAQ-308 Griffins 1970 May 2 - 1979 October 1 VAK-308 [13]
VAQ-309 Axemen 1979 February 1 - 1994 December 31 - [32]

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VAW - Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron

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Short name Nickname Establishment Re-designation Disestablishment Re-designated Reference
VAW-13 1959 September 1 - 1968 October 1 VAQ-130 [19]
VAW-33 1959 June 30 VA(AW)-33 1968 February 1 VAQ-33

VA(AW)

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Short name Nickname Establishment Re-designation Disestablishment Re-designated Reference
VA(AW)-33 1956 July 2 VC-33 1959 June 30 VAW-33

VB - Bombing Squadron

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Short name Nickname Establishment Re-designation Disestablishment Re-designated Reference
VB-2B High Hatters 1934 July 1 VF-1B 1937 July 1 VB-3 [1]
VB-3 High Hatters 1937 July 1 VB-2B 1939 July 1 VB-4 [1]
VB-4 (I) High Hatters 1939 July 1 VB-3 1941 March 15 VS-41 [1]
VB-4 (II) Tophatters 1943 August 4 VB-41 1946 November 15 VA-1A [1]
VB-41 Tophatters 1943 March 1 VS-41 1943 August 4 VB-4 [1]
VB-74 1945 May 1 - 1946 November 15 VA-1B [2]
VB-75 1945 June 1 - 1946 November 15 VA-3B [3], DANAS I (VA-44)
VB-98 1944 August 28 - 1946 November 15 VA-21A DANAS I (VA-21A)

VBF - Bomber Fighter Squadron

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Short name Nickname Establishment Re-designation Disestablishment Re-designated Reference
VBF-3 1945 February 1 - 1946 November 15 VF-4A [34]
VBF-4 1945 May 12 - 1946 November 15 VF-2A [7], DANAS I (VA-12)
VBF-74 1945 August 1 VBF-74A 1946 November 15 VF-2B [35]
VBF-74A 1945 May 1 - 1945 August 1 VBF-74 [35]

VC - Fleet Composite Squadron (FLECOMPRON)

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Short name Nickname Establishment Re-designation Disestablishment Re-designated Reference
VC-1 Blue Alii 1992 -
VC-2 Blue Tails 1980 -
VC-4 Dragon Flyers 1971 -
VC-5 Checkertails 1992 -
VC-6 Skeeters 2008 -
VC-7 Redtails 1980 -
VC-8 Redtails 2003 -
VC-10 Challengers 1993 -
VC-12 Omars 1988 VFC-12
VC-13 Saints 1988 VFC-13
VC-33 1949 May 31 - 1956 July 2 VA(AW)-33

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VF - Fighter Squadron (FITRON)

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Short name Nickname Establishment Re-designation Disestablishment Re-designated Reference
VF-1 (I) 1922 July 1 VF-4 1927 July 1 VB-2B [1]
VF-1 (II) Wolfpack 1972 October 14 - 1993 September 30 - [37]
VF-1A 1946 November 15 VF-4 (II) 1948 August 2 VF-11 (I) [38]
VF-1B (I) High Hatters 1927 July 1 VF-1 1934 July 1 VB-2B [1]
VF-1B (II) 1928 July 1 VF-5B 1930 July 1 VF-5B [38]
VF-1B (III) 1935 July 1 - 1937 July 1 VF-6 [39]
VF-1B (IV) 1946 November 15 VF-74 1948 September 1 VF-21 [40]
VF-2 Bounty Hunters 1972 October 14 - 2003 July 1 VFA-2 [41]
VF-2A 1946 November 15 VBF-4 1948 August 2 VF-12 [7], DANAS I (VA-12)
VF-2B 1946 November 15 VBF-74 1948 September 1 VF-22 [35]
VF-3 1943 July 15 VF-6 1946 November 15 VF-3A [39]
VF-3A 1946 November 15 VF-3 1948 August 7 VF-31 [39]
VF-4 (I) 1921 September 23 VP-4-1 1922 July 1 VF-1 [1]
VF-4 (II) 1937 July 1 VF-5B (III) 1941 March 15 VF-41 (I) [38]
VF-4 (III) 1943 August 4 VF-41 (I) 1946 November 15 VF-1A [38]
VF-4A 1946 November 15 VBF-3 1948 August 7 VF-32 [34]
VF-5 1927 February 1 - 1927 July 1 VF-5S [38]
VF-5B (I) 1928 January VF-5S (I) 1928 July 1 VF-1B [38]
VF-5B (II) 1930 July 1 VF-1B 1932 July VF-5S (II) [38]
VF-5B (III) 1933 April VF-5S (II) 1937 July 1 VF-4 (I) [38]
VF-5S (I) 1927 July 1 VF-5 1928 January VF-5B (I) [38]
VF-5S (II) 1932 July VF-5B (II) 1933 April VF-5B (III) [38]
VF-6 1937 July 1 VF-1B 1943 July 15 VF-3 [39]
VF-9A 1946 November 15 VF-20 1948 August 12 VF-91 [5], DANAS I (Second VA-34)
VF-11 (I) Red Rippers 1948 August 2 VF-1A 1959 February 15 - [38]
VF-11 (II) Red Rippers 1959 February 16 VF-43 2005 April 1 VFA-11 [42]
VF-12 Flying Ubangis 1948 August 2 VF-2A 1955 August 1 VA-12 [7], DANAS I (VA-12)
VF-13 Nightcappers 1948 August 2 - 1969 October 1 - [43]
VF-13A Free Lancers 1946 November 15 VF-81 1948 August 2 VF-131 [44]
VF-14 Tophatters 1949 December 15 VA-14 2001 December 1 VFA-14 [1]
VF-20 1943 October 15 - 1946 November 15 VF-9A [5], DANAS I (Second VA-34)
VF-21 (I) Mach Busters 1948 September 1 VF-1B 1959 June 1 VA-43 [40]
VF-21 (II) Free Lancers 1959 July 1 VF-64 1996 January 31 - [44]
VF-22 Cavaliers 1948 September 1 VF-2B 1958 June 6 - [35]
VF-23 Flashers 1948 August 6 - 1959 February 23 VF-151 [45]
VF-24 (I) Corsairs 1949 December 1 VA-24 1959 March 9 VF-211 [2]
VF-24 (II) Fighting Renegades 1959 March 9 VF-211 1996 August 31 - [46]
VF-31 Tomcatters 1948 August 7 VF-3A 2006 October VFA-31 [39]
VF-32 Swordsmen 1948 August 7 VF-4A 2005 November 1 VFA-32 [34]
VF-33 Starfighters 1948 October 12 - 1993 October 1 - [47]
VF-34 1950 February 15 VF-91 1955 July 1 VA-34 [5], DANAS I (VA-34 II)
VF-41 (I) 1941 March 15 VF-4 1943 August 4 VF-4 [38]
VF-41 (II) Black Aces 1950 September 1 - 2001 December 1 VFA-41 [48]
VF-42 Green Pawns 1950 September 1 - 1953 November 1 VA-42 DANAS I (VA-42)
VF-43 (I) 1950 September 1 - 1959 February 16 VF-11 [42]
VF-43 (II) Challengers 1973 June 1 VA-43 1994 July 1 - [6]
VF-44 Hornets 1950 September 1 - 1956 January 1 VA-44 [49], DANAS I (VA-44 II)
VF-64 Free Lancers 1950 February 15 VF-131 1959 July 1 VF-21 [44]
VF-74 1945 August 1 VF-74A 1948 November 15 VF-1B [40]
VF-74A 1945 May 1 - 1945 August 1 VF-74 [40]
VF-81 Free Lancers 1944 March 2 - 1946 November 15 VF-13A [44]
VF-91 1948 August 12 VF-9A 1950 February 15 VF-34 [5], DANAS I (VA-34 II)
VF-102 1952 May 1 - 1955 July 1 VA-36 DANAS I (VA-36)
VF-131 Free Lancers 1948 August 2 VF-13A 1950 February 15 VF-64 [44]
VF-151 Black Knights 1953 February 4 VF-653 1956 February 7 VA-151 DANAS I (VA-23)
VF-211 (I) Fighting Checkertails 1955 June - 1959 March 9 VF-24 [46]
VF-211 (II) 1959 March 9 VF-24 2004 October 1 VFA-211 [2][50]
VF-653 1949 December - 1953 February 4 VF-151 DANAS I (VA-23)

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VFA - Strike Fighter Squadron

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Short name Nickname Establishment Re-designation Disestablishment Re-designated Reference
VFA-11 2005 April 1 VF-11 (II) [42]
VFA-14 2001 December 1 VF-14 [1]
VFA-31 Tomcatters 2006 October VF-31 ACTIVE [39]
VFA-32 Swordsmen 2005 November 1 VF-32 ACTIVE [34]
VFA-34 Blue Blasters 1996 September 30 VA-34 ACTIVE [52]
VFA-41 Black Aces 2001 December 1 VF-41 ACTIVE [53]
VFA-211 Fighting Checkmates 2004 October 1 VF-24 ACTIVE [50]

VFC - Fighter Composite Squadron

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Short name Nickname Establishment Re-designation Disestablishment Re-designated Reference
VFC-12 1988 VC-12
VFC-13 1988 VC-13

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VP - Patrol Squadron (PATRON)

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Short name Nickname Establishment Re-designation Disestablishment Re-designated Reference
VP-4-1 1921 September 7 VT-5 1921 September 23 VF-4 [1]
VP-57 1953 February 4 VP-931 1956 July 3 VAH-4 [9]
VP-931 1950 September 2 - 1953 February 4 VP-57 [9]

VS - Scout/Anti-Submarine Squadron

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Short name Nickname Establishment Re-designation Disestablishment Re-designated Reference
VS-3 - -
VS-41 Tophatters 1941 March 15 VB-4 1943 March 1 VB-41 [1]

VT - Torpedo Squadron

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Short name Nickname Establishment Re-designation Disestablishment Re-designated Reference
VT-2 1925 July 6 - 1927 July 1 VT-2B DANAS I (VA-35)
VT-2A 1927 July 1 VT-2 1937 July 1 VT-3 DANAS I (VA-35)
VT-3 1937 July 1 VT-3 1946 November 15 VA-4A DANAS I (VA-35)
VT-4 1942 January 10 - 1946 November 15 VA-2A DANAS I (VA-2A)
VT-5 1920 September 7 PFAD 1921 September 7 VP-4-1 [1]
VT-41 1945 March 26 - 1946 November 15 VA-1E DANAS I (VA-1E)
VT-58 1946 March 19 - 1946 November 15 VA-1L DANAS I (VA-1L)
VT-75 Fish Hawks 1945 June 1 - 1946 November 15 VA-4B DANAS I (VA-4B)
VT-98 1944 August 28 - 1946 November 15 VA-22A DANAS I (VA-22A)

Helicopter squadrons (H)

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HAL - Helicopter Attack Squadron, Light

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Short name Nickname Establishment Re-designation Disestablishment Re-designated Reference
HAL-3 Seawolves - 1972 - [54]
HAL-4 Red Wolves 1976 July 1 - 1989 October 1 HCS-4 > HSC-84 [54]
HAL-5 Blue Hawks 1977 March 1 - 1988 October 1 HCS-5 [54]

HC - Helicopter Combat Support Squadron (HELSUPPRON)

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Short name Nickname Establishment Re-designation Disestablishment Re-designated Reference
HC-1 Pacific Fleet Angels 1965 July 1 HU-1 1994 April 29 - [55]
HC-2 (I) Fleet Angels 1965 July 1 HU-2 1977 September 30 - [56]
HC-2 (II) Circuit Riders 1987 April 1 - 2006 January 1 HSC-2 [57][56]
HC-3 Pack Rats 1967 September 1 - 2005 April 1 HSC-3 [58][59]
HC-4 Black Stallions - 2007 September 28 - [60]
HC-5 Providers 1984 February 3 - 2005 April 21 HSC-25 [61]
HC-6 Chargers 1967 September 1 - 2005 April 1 HSC-26 [62][63]
HC-7 Seadevils 1975 [64]
HC-8 Dragon Whales 2005 May 13 HSC-28 [65]
HC-9 Protectors 1990 July 31 [66]
HC-11 Gunbearers 1977 October 1 - 2005 April 1 HSC-11 [67][68]
HC-16 Bullfrogs 1994 [69]
HC-85 Golden Gators 1994 HS-85 2006 February HSC-85 [70]

HCS - Helicopter Combat Support Special Squadron (HELSUPPSPECRON)

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Short name Nickname Establishment Re-designation Disestablishment Re-designated Reference
HCS-4 Red Wolves 1989 October 1 HAL-4 2006 October 1 HSC-84 [71]
HCS-5 Firehawks 1988 October 1 HAL-5 2006 December - [71]

HCT - Helicopter Combat Support Training Squadron

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HM - Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron (HELMINERON)

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Short name Nickname Establishment Re-designation Disestablishment Re-designated Reference
HM-12 Sea Dragons 1994 [72]
HM-14 Vanguard ACTIVE [72]
HM-15 Blackhawks ACTIVE [72]
HM-16 Seahawks 1994 [72]
HM-18 Norsemen 1986 October 14 1995 March 4 [72]
HM-19 Golden Bears 1994 November 5 [72]

HS - Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (HELANTISUBRON)

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Short name Nickname Establishment Re-designation Disestablishment Re-designated Reference
HS-1 Seahorses 1997 June 30 [73]
HS-2 Golden Falcons 1952 March 7 - 2009 August 6 HSC-12 [73]
HS-3 Tridents 1952 June 18 - 2009 June 1 HSC-9 [73]
HS-4 Black Knights 1952 June 30 - 2012 March 29 HSC-4 [73]
HS-5 Nightdippers 1956 January 3 - 2014 January 24 HSC-5 [73]
HS-6 Indians 1956 June 1 - 2011 July 8 HSC-6 [73]
HS-7 Dusty Dogs 1956 April - 2011 April 15 HSC-7 [73]
HS-8 Eightballers 1956 June 1 - 2007 September 28 HSC-8 [73]
HS-9 Sea Griffins 1993 April - [73]
HS-10 Warhawks 2010 - [73]
HS-11 Dragonslayers 1957 June 27 - ACTIVE - [74]
HS-12 Wyverns 1994 - [73]
HS-14 Chargers 2013 July HSC-14 [73]
HS-15 Red Lions 29 October 1971 - 2012 HSC-15 [73]
HS-16 Nighthawks 1988 - [73]
HS-17 Neptune's Riders 1991 - [73]
HS-74 Minutemen 1970 June 1 - 1985 January 1 HSL-74 [75]
HS-75 Emerald Knights 2007 - [73]
HS-84 Thunderbolts 1984 HSL-84 [73]
HS-85 Golden Gators 1994 HC-85 [73]

HSC - Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HELCOMBATRON)

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Short name Nickname Establishment Re-designation Disestablishment Re-designated Reference
HSC-2 Fleet Angels 2006 January 1 HC-2 (II) ACTIVE - [56]
HSC-3 Merlins 2005 April 1 HC-3 ACTIVE - [59]
HSC-4 Black Knights 2012 March 29 HS-4 ACTIVE - [76]
HSC-5 Nightdippers 2014 January 24 HS-5 ACTIVE - [77]
HSC-6 Screamin' Indians 2011 July 8 HS-6 ACTIVE - [78]
HSC-7 Dusty Dogs 2011 April 15 HS-7 ACTIVE - [79]
HSC-8 Eightballers 2007 September 28 HS-8 ACTIVE - [80]
HSC-9 Tridents 2009 June 1 HS-3 ACTIVE - [81]
HSC-12 Golden Falcons 2009 August 6 HS-2 ACTIVE - [82]
HSC-14 Chargers 2013 July HC-14 ACTIVE - [83]
HSC-15 Red Lions 2012 November 15 HC-15 ACTIVE - [84]
HSC-21 Blackjacks 2005 April 1 HC-11 ACTIVE - [68]
HSC-22 Sea Knights 2006 September 29 - ACTIVE - [85]
HSC-23 Wildcards 2006 September 29 - ACTIVE - [86]
HSC-25 Island Knights 2005 April 21 HC-5 ACTIVE - [87]
HSC-26 Chargers 2005 April 1 HC-6 ACTIVE - [63]
HSC-28 Dragon Whales 2005 May 13 HC-8 ACTIVE - [88]
HSC-84 Red Wolves 2006 October 1 HCS-4 ACTIVE - [89]
HSC-85 High Rollers / Firehawks 2006 February HC-85 ACTIVE - [90]

HSL - Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron (Light) (HELANTISUBRONLIGHT)

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Short name Nickname Establishment Re-designation Disestablishment Re-designated Reference
HSL-30 Neptune's Horsemen 1993 - [91]
HSL-31 Arch Angels 1992 - [91]
HSL-32 Invaders 1994 - [91]
HSL-33 Seasnakes 1994 - [91]
HSL-34 Greencheckers 1993 - [91]
HSL-35 Magicians 1992 - [91]
HSL-36 Lamplighters 1992 - [91]
HSL-37 Easy Riders ACTIVE - [91]
HSL-40 Airwolves ACTIVE - [91]
HSL-41 Seahawks 2006 HSM-41 [91]
HSL-42 Proud Warriors ACTIVE - [91]
HSL-43 Battle Cats ACTIVE - [91]
HSL-44 Swamp Fox ACTIVE - [91]
HSL-45 Wolfpack ACTIVE - [91]
HSL-46 Grandmasters ACTIVE - [91]
HSL-47 Saberhawks 2009 HSM-77 [91]
HSL-48 Vipers ACTIVE - [91]
HSL-49 Scorpions ACTIVE - [91]
HSL-51 Warlords ACTIVE - [91]
HSL-60 Jaguars ACTIVE - [91]
HSL-74 Demon Elves 1985 January 1 HS-74 1994 April 1 - [92]
HSL-84 Thunderbolts 1984 HS-84
HSL-94 Titans 2001 - [91]

HSM - Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HELMARSTRIKERON)

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Short name Nickname Establishment Re-designation Disestablishment Re-designated Reference
HSM-41 Seahawks 2006 HSL-41 ACTIVE
HSM-70 Spartans ACTIVE
HSM-71 Raptors ACTIVE
HSM-77 Saberhawks 2009 HSL-47 ACTIVE

HT - Helicopter Training Squadron (HELTRARON)

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Short name Nickname Establishment Re-designation Disestablishment Re-designated Reference
HT-8 Eightballers ACTIVE [93]
HT-18 Vigilant Eagles ACTIVE [93]
HT-28 Hellions ACTIVE [93]

HTU - Helicopter Training Unit

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HU - Helicopter Utility Squadron

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Short name Nickname Establishment Re-designation Disestablishment Re-designated Reference
HU-1 Pacific Fleet Angels 1948 April 1 - 1965 July 1 HC-1
HU-2 Fleet Angels 1948 April 1 - 1965 July 1 HC-2 (I) [56]

Special Units

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Name Establishment Re-designation Disestablishment Re-designated Reference
Pacific Fleet Air Detachment 1919 September 1 - 1920 September 7 VT-5 [1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o "VF-14". seaforces.org.
  2. ^ a b c d e "VF-24". seaforces.org.
  3. ^ a b c d "VA-44". seaforces.org.
  4. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u "VA - Attack Squadrons". seaforces.org.
  5. ^ a b c d e f "VA-34". seaforces.org.
  6. ^ a b "VF-43". seaforces.org.
  7. ^ a b c d "VF-12". seaforces.org.
  8. ^ a b "VAQ-132". seaforces.org.
  9. ^ a b c d "VAQ-131". seaforces.org.
  10. ^ a b c "VAH - Heavy Attack Squadrons". seaforces.org.
  11. ^ "RVAH - Reconnaissance Attack Squadrons". seaforces.org.
  12. ^ a b "VAQ-208". seaforces.org.
  13. ^ a b "VAQ-308". seaforces.org.
  14. ^ "VAQ-33". seaforces.org.
  15. ^ "VAQ-34". seaforces.org.
  16. ^ "VAQ-35". seaforces.org.
  17. ^ "VAQ-128". seaforces.org.
  18. ^ "VAQ-129". seaforces.org.
  19. ^ a b "VAQ-130". seaforces.org.
  20. ^ a b "VAQ-133". seaforces.org.
  21. ^ a b "VAQ-134". seaforces.org.
  22. ^ "VAQ-135". seaforces.org.
  23. ^ "VAQ-136". seaforces.org.
  24. ^ a b "VAQ-137". seaforces.org.
  25. ^ "VAQ-138". seaforces.org.
  26. ^ "VAQ-139". seaforces.org.
  27. ^ "VAQ-140". seaforces.org.
  28. ^ "VAQ-141". seaforces.org.
  29. ^ a b "VAQ-142". seaforces.org.
  30. ^ "VAQ-143". seaforces.org.
  31. ^ "VAQ-209". seaforces.org.
  32. ^ "VAQ-309". seaforces.org.
  33. ^ "VAQ - Electronic Attack Squadrons". seaforces.org.
  34. ^ a b c d "VFA-32". seaforces.org.
  35. ^ a b c d "VF-22". seaforces.org.
  36. ^ a b "VC - Fleet Composite Squadrons". seaforces.org.
  37. ^ "VF-1". seaforces.org.
  38. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l "VF-11". seaforces.org.
  39. ^ a b c d e f "VFA-31". seaforces.org.
  40. ^ a b c d "VF-21". seaforces.org.
  41. ^ "VF-2". seaforces.org.
  42. ^ a b c "VF-11". seaforces.org.
  43. ^ "VF-13". seaforces.org.
  44. ^ a b c d e "VF-21". seaforces.org.
  45. ^ "VF-23". seaforces.org.
  46. ^ a b "VF-24". seaforces.org.
  47. ^ "VF-33". seaforces.org.
  48. ^ "VF-41". seaforces.org.
  49. ^ "VF-44". seaforces.org.
  50. ^ a b "VFA-211". seaforces.org.
  51. ^ "VF - Fighter Squadrons". seaforces.org.
  52. ^ "VFA-34". seaforces.org.
  53. ^ "VFA-41". seaforces.org.
  54. ^ a b c "HAL squadrons".
  55. ^ "HC-1".
  56. ^ a b c d "HSC-2". Cite error: The named reference "sfhsc2" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
  57. ^ "HC-2".
  58. ^ "HC-3".
  59. ^ a b "HSC-3". seaforces.org.
  60. ^ "HC-4".
  61. ^ "HC-5".
  62. ^ "HC-6".
  63. ^ a b "HSC-26".
  64. ^ "HC-7".
  65. ^ "HC-8".
  66. ^ "HC-9".
  67. ^ "HC-11".
  68. ^ a b "HSC-21".
  69. ^ "HC-16".
  70. ^ "HC-85".
  71. ^ a b "HCS squadrons".
  72. ^ a b c d e f "HM-12". Cite error: The named reference "sfhm12" was defined multiple times with different content (see the help page).
  73. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r "HS - Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadrons". seaforces.org.
  74. ^ "HS-11". seaforces.org.
  75. ^ "HS-74". seaforces.org.
  76. ^ "HSC-4". seaforces.org.
  77. ^ "HSC-5". seaforces.org.
  78. ^ "HSC-6". seaforces.org.
  79. ^ "HSC-7". seaforces.org.
  80. ^ "HSC-8". seaforces.org.
  81. ^ "HSC-9". seaforces.org.
  82. ^ "HSC-12". seaforces.org.
  83. ^ "HSC-14". seaforces.org.
  84. ^ "HSC-15". seaforces.org.
  85. ^ "HSC-22".
  86. ^ "HSC-23".
  87. ^ "HSC-25".
  88. ^ "HSC-28".
  89. ^ "HSC-84".
  90. ^ "HSC-85".
  91. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u "HSL squadrons". seaforces.org.
  92. ^ "HSL-74". seaforces.org.
  93. ^ a b c "HT - Helicopter Training Squadron". seaforces.org.
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