List of squadrons in the Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons

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The tables below cover every one of the 280 squadrons listed in the U.S. Navy's two-volume Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons (DANAS). [lower-alpha 1] Volume 1 covers every squadron in the Attack (VA) and Strike Fighter (VFA) communities from 1935 to 1995. [1] Volume 2 covers every squadron in the Patrol (VP) community from 1922 through 1996. [2]

Contents

You can see any squadron's DANAS article by following the link to the cited reference and scrolling down to the appropriate page. You can see its Wikipedia article by clicking the Wikilink in the table; if there is no Wikilink, there is no known article for the squadron.

VA squadrons

This table shows the 88 VA Attack Squadrons listed in Volume 1 of DANAS. A detailed lineage list for all squadrons mentioned in Volume 1 is available HERE.

The articles for these squadrons are in the process of being renamed to parallel the names of articles in the other sections. For example, Third VA-34 (U.S. Navy) will become merely VA-34. This is an intricate process incorporating lessons learned while creating over a hundred squadron articles, and requiring coordination among several Wiki Projects; please do not rename any of these squadron articles yourself unless you are totally aware of all the intricacies.

Squadron ID
in DANAS		Wikipedia
Article		Years in
Service [lower-alpha 2]
[lower-alpha 3]
VA-1E VA-1E (U.S. Navy) 1945–1948 [3]
VA-1L VA-1L (U.S. Navy) 1946–1948 [3]
VA-12 VA-12 (U.S. Navy) 1945–1986 [3]
VA-15 VA-15 (U.S. Navy) 1942–1969 [3]
VA-16 VA-16 (U.S. Navy) 1955–1958 [3]
VA-21A VA-21A (U.S. Navy) 1944–1947 [3]
VA-22A VA-22A (U.S. Navy) 1944–1947 [3]
VA-23 VA-23 (U.S. Navy) 1949–1970 [3]
Second VA-34 Second VA-34 (U.S. Navy) 1943–1969 [4]
Third VA-34 Third VA-34 (U.S. Navy) Redesignated
VFA-34		 [4]
VA-35 VA-35 (U.S. Navy) 1925–1949 [4]
Second VA-35 Second VA-35 (U.S. Navy) 1934–1995 [4]
VA-36 VA-36 (U.S. Navy) 1952–1970 [4]
Second VA-36 Second VA-36 (U.S. Navy) 1987–1994 [4]
VA-38 VA-38 (U.S. Navy) 1967–1968 [4]
VA-42 VA-42 (U.S. Navy) 1950–1994 [5]
VA-44 VA-44 (U.S. Navy) 1945–1950 [5]
Second VA-44 Second VA-44 (U.S. Navy) 1950–1970 [5]
VA-45 VA-45 (U.S. Navy) 1945–1950 [5]
Second VA-45 Second VA-45 (U.S. Navy) 1950–1958 [5]
VA-46 VA-46 (U.S. Navy) 1955–1991 [5]
VA-52 VA-52 (U.S. Navy) 1949–1995 [5]
VA-54 VA-54 (U.S. Navy) 1928–1949 [6]
Second VA-54 Second VA-54 (U.S. Navy) 1945–1958 [6]
VA-55 VA-55 (U.S. Navy) 1943–1975 [6]
Second VA-55 Second VA-55 (U.S. Navy) 1983–1991 [6]
VA-56 VA-56 (U.S. Navy) 1956–1986 [6]
Second VA-64 Second VA-64 (U.S. Navy) 1961–1969 [7]
Second VA-65 Second VA-65 (U.S. Navy) 1945–1993 [7]
Second VA-66 Second VA-66 (U.S. Navy) 1951–1986 [7]
VA-72 VA-72 (U.S. Navy) 1945–1991 [7]
VA-75 VA-75 (U.S. Navy) 1943–1949 [7]
Second VA-75 Second VA-75 (U.S. Navy) 1943–1950 [7]
VA-76 VA-76 (U.S. Navy) 1955–1969 [8]
VA-84 VA-84 (U.S. Navy) 1948–1949 [8]
VA-85 VA-85 (U.S. Navy) 1948–1949 [8]
Second VA-85 Second VA-85 (U.S. Navy) 1951–1994 [8]
VA-93 VA-93 (U.S. Navy) 1952–1986 [8]
VA-94 VA-94 (U.S. Navy) 1943–1949 [8]
VA-95 VA-95 (U.S. Navy) 1943–1949 [8]
Second VA-95 Second VA-95 (U.S. Navy) 1952–1970 [8]
Third VA-95 Third VA-95 (U.S. Navy) 1972–1995 [8]
VA-96 VA-96 (U.S. Navy) 1956–1958 [8]
VA-104 VA-104 (U.S. Navy) 1952–1959 [8]
VA-105 VA-105 (U.S. Navy)
Redirect to VFA-105		1952–1959 [9]
Second VA-106Pending1945–1969 [9]
Squadron ID
in DANAS		Wikipedia
Article		Years in
Service [lower-alpha 2]
[lower-alpha 3]
VA-112 VA-112 (U.S. Navy) 1945–1969 [9]
VA-114 VA-114 (U.S. Navy) 1942–1949 [9]
VA-115 VA-115 (U.S. Navy) Redesignated
VFA-115		 [9]
VA-122 VA-122 (U.S. Navy) 1950–1991 [9]
VA-125 VA-125 (U.S. Navy) 1946–1958 [10]
Second VA-125 Second VA-125 (U.S. Navy) 1956–1977 [10]
VA-128 VA-128 (U.S. Navy) 1967–1995 [10]
VA-133 VA-133 (U.S. Navy) 1961–1962 [10]
Second VA-134 Second VA-134 (U.S. Navy) 1961–1962 [10]
VA-135 VA-135 (U.S. Navy) 1944–1949 [10]
Second VA-135 Second VA-135 (U.S. Navy) 1961–1962 [10]
VA-144 VA-144 (U.S. Navy) 1955–1971 [10]
VA-145 VA-145 (U.S. Navy) 1949–1993 [10]
VA-152 VA-152 (U.S. Navy) 1951–1971 [10]
VA-153 VA-153 (U.S. Navy) 1949–1977 [10]
VA-154 VA-154 (U.S. Navy) 1945–1949 [11]
VA-155 VA-155 (U.S. Navy) 1945–1949 [11]
Second VA-155 Second VA-155 (U.S. Navy) 1946–1977 [11]
Third VA-155 Third VA-155 (U.S. Navy) 1987–1993 [11]
VA-163 VA-163 (U.S. Navy) 1960-0971 [11]
VA-164 VA-164 (U.S. Navy) 1960-0975 [11]
VA-165 VA-165 (U.S. Navy) 1960–1996 [11]
VA-172 VA-172 (U.S. Navy) 1945–1971 [11]
VA-174 VA-174 (U.S. Navy) 1944–1950 [11]
Second VA-174 Second VA-174 (U.S. Navy) 1944–1988 [11]
VA-175 VA-175 (U.S. Navy) 1944–1958 [12]
VA-176 VA-176 (U.S. Navy) 1955–1992 [12]
VA-185 VA-185 (U.S. Navy) 1986–1991 [12]
VA-194 VA-194 (U.S. Navy) 1943–1949 [12]
VA-196 VA-196 (U.S. Navy) 1948–1955 [12]
VA-205 VA-205 (U.S. Navy) 1970–1994 [12]
VA-209 VA-209 (U.S. Navy) 1970–1971 [12]
VA-210 VA-210 (U.S. Navy) 1970–1971 [13]
VA-212 VA-212 (U.S. Navy) 1955–1975 [13]
VA-213 VA-213 (U.S. Navy) 1948–1949 [13]
VA-214 VA-214 (U.S. Navy) 1948–1949 [13]
Second VA-214 Second VA-214 (U.S. Navy) 1955–1958 [13]
VA-215 VA-215 (U.S. Navy) 1955–1967 [13]
Second VA-215 Second VA-215 (U.S. Navy) 1968–1977 [13]
VA-216 VA-216 (U.S. Navy) 1955–1970 [13]
VA-304 VA-304 (U.S. Navy) 1970–1994 [13]
VA-776 VA-776 (U.S. Navy) 1968 [13]
VA-831 VA-831 (U.S. Navy) 1968 [13]
VA-873 VA-873 (U.S. Navy) 1968 [13]

88 squadrons

VAH, VAK, VAL & VAP squadrons

This table shows the 5 VAH Heavy Attack, 2 VAK Tactical Aerial Refueling, 1 VAL Light Attack, and 2 VAP Heavy Photographic squadrons listed in Volume 1 of DANAS. A detailed lineage list for all squadrons mentioned in Volume 1 is available HERE.

Squadron ID
in DANAS		Wikipedia
Article		Years in
Service [lower-alpha 2]
[lower-alpha 3]
VAH-8 VAH-8 1957–1968 [14]
VAH-15 VAH-15 1958–1959 [14]
VAH-16 VAH-16 1958–1959 [14]
VAH-21 VAH-21 1968–1969 [14]
VAH-123 VAH-123 1957–1971 [14]
VAK-208 VAK-208 1970–1989 [15]
VAK-308 VAK-308 1970–1988 [15]
VAL-4 VAL-4 1969–1972 [16]
VAP-61 VAP-61 1951–1971 [17]
VAP-62 VAP-62 1952–1969 [17]

10 squadrons

VFA squadrons

This table shows the 31 VFA Strike Fighter squadrons listed in Volume 1 of DANAS. A detailed lineage list for all squadrons mentioned in Volume 1 is available HERE.

Squadron ID
in DANAS		Wikipedia
Article		Years in
Service [lower-alpha 2]
[lower-alpha 3]
VFA-15 VFA-15 Active [18]
VFA-22 VFA-22 Active [18]
VFA-25 VFA-25 Active [18]
VFA-27 VFA-27 Active [18]
VFA-37 VFA-37 Active [18]
VFA-81 VFA-81 Active [18]
VFA-82 VFA-82 1967–2005 [19]
VFA-83 VFA-83 Active [19]
VFA-86 VFA-86 Active [19]
VFA-87 VFA-87 Active [19]
VFA-94 VFA-94 Active [19]
VFA-97 VFA-97 Active [19]
VFA-105 VFA-105 Active [19]
VFA-106 VFA-106 Active [19]
VFA-113 VFA-113 Active [20]
VFA-125 VFA-125 1980–2010 [20]
Squadron ID
in DANAS		Wikipedia
Article		Years in
Service [lower-alpha 2]
[lower-alpha 3]
VFA-127 VFA-127 1962–1996 [20]
VFA-131 VFA-131 Active [20]
VFA-132 VFA-132 1984–1992 [20]
VFA-136 VFA-136 Active [20]
VFA-137 VFA-137 Active [20]
VFA-146 VFA-146 Active [20]
VFA-147 VFA-147 Active [20]
VFA-151 VFA-151 Active [21]
VFA-161 VFA-161 1960–1987 [21]
VFA-192 VFA-192 Active [21]
VFA-195 VFA-195 Active [21]
VFA-203 VFA-203 1970–2004 [22]
VFA-204 VFA-204 Active [22]
VFA-303 VFA-303 1970–1994 [22]
VFA-305 VFA-305 1970–1994 [22]

31 squadrons

VP squadrons

This table shows the 78 VP Patrol Squadrons listed in Volume 2 of DANAS. An Index of Squadron Histories and Aircraft Data for all squadrons in Volume 2 is available HERE. A detailed lineage list for all squadrons mentioned in Volume 2 is available HERE.

Squadron ID
in DANAS		Wikipedia
Article		Years in
Service [lower-alpha 2]
[lower-alpha 3]
First VP-1 VP-1 (1921-2) 1921–1922 [23]
Second VP-1 VP-1 (1924-6) 1924–1926 [23]
Fifth VP-1 VP-1 Active [23]
Second VP-2 VP-2 1943–1969 [23]
Second VP-3 VP-3 1937–1955 [23]
Second VP-4 VP-4 Active [23]
Second VP-5 VP-5 Active [24]
First VP-6 VP-6 (1924-6) 1924–1926 [24]
Third VP-6 VP-6 1943–1993 [24]
Second VP-7 VP-7 1944–1969 [24]
Second VP-8 VP-8 Active [24]
Second VP-9 VP-9 Active [25]
Third VP-10 VP-10 Active [25]
Fourth VP-11 VP-11 1941–1997 [25]
Third VP-16 VP-16 Active [25]
Third VP-17 VP-17 1946–1995 [25]
Third VP-18 VP-18 1946–1968 [26]
Third VP-19 VP-19 1946–1991 [26]
Third VP-20 VP-20 1929–1949 [26]
Third VP-21 VP-21 1929–1942 [26]
Fifth VP-21 VP-21 (1943-69) 1943–1969 [26]
First VP-22Pending1928–1942 [26]
Third VP-22 VP-22 1943–1994 [27]
Third VP-23 VP-23 1930–1995 [27]
Third VP-24 VP-24 1943–1995 [27]
Second VP-25 VP-25 1944–1946 [27]
Third VP-25 VP-25 (1943-50) 1943–1950 [27]
Second VP-26 VP-26 (1944-6) 1944–1946 [28]
Third VP-26 VP-26 Active [28]
Second VP-27 VP-27 1941–1950 [28]
Second VP-28 VP-28 1943–1969 [28]
First VP-29 VP-29 1935–1950 [28]
Second VP-29 VP-29 (1946-55) 1946–1955 [29]
VP-30 VP-30 Active [29]
Second VP-31 VP-31 1960–1993 [29]
Third VP-32 VP-32 1943–1949 [29]
Third VP-33 VP-33 1935–1949 [29]
Second VP-34 VP-34 1936–1956 [29]
First VP-40 VP-40 1940–1950 [29]
Second VP-40 VP-40 (1951-present) Active [30]
Squadron ID
in DANAS		Wikipedia
Article		Years in
Service [lower-alpha 2]
[lower-alpha 3]
Second VP-41 VP-41 1944–1949 [30]
Second VP-42 VP-42 1944–1969 [30]
Third VP-43 VP-43 1944–1949 [30]
Third VP-44 VP-44 1942–1950 [30]
Fourth VP-44 VP-44 (1951-91) 1951–1991 [30]
Third VP-45Pending Active [30]
VP-46 VP-46 Active [31]
VP-47 VP-47 Active [31]
First VP-48 VP-48 1942–1949 [31]
Second VP-48 VP-48 (1946-91) 1946–1991 [31]
VP-49 VP-49 1944–1994 [32]
VP-50 VP-50 1946–1992 [32]
Third VP-51 VP-51 1948–1950 [32]
Second VP-56 VP-56 1946–1991 [32]
VP-60 VP-60 1970–1994 [32]
Third VP-61 VP-61 1944–1950 [32]
First VP-62 VP-62 1942–1943 [33]
Third VP-62 VP-62 (1942-50) 1942–1950 [33]
Fourth VP-62 VP-62 (1970-present) Active [33]
VP-64 VP-64 1970-2004 [lower-alpha 4] [33]
VP-65 VP-65 1970–2006 [33]
VP-66 VP-66 1970–2006 [33]
VP-67 VP-67 1970–1994 [33]
VP-68 VP-68 1970–1997 [33]
VP-90 VP-90 1970–1994 [33]
Second VP-91 VP-91 1970–1999 [34]
Second VP-92 VP-92 1970–2007 [34]
Second VP-93 VP-93 1976–1994 [34]
Second VP-94 VP-94 1970–2006 [34]
First VP-102 VP-102 1937–1942 [34]
VP-106 VP-106 1943–1946 [34]
VP-123 VP-123 1943–1946 [34]
VP-131 VP-131 1943–1946 [34]
VP-133 VP-133 1943–1946 [34]
VP-142 VP-142 1943–1946 [35]
VP-148 VP-148 1943–1946 [35]
VP-152 VP-152 1944–1946 [35]
VP-153 VP-153 1944–1946 [35]

78 squadrons

VPB, VP(HL) & VP(AM) squadrons

This table shows the 68 VPB Patrol Bombing, 3 VP(HL) Heavy Patrol, and 2 VP(AM) Amphibian Patrol squadrons listed in Volume 2 of DANAS. An Index of Squadron Histories and Aircraft Data for all squadrons in Volume 2 is available HERE. A detailed lineage list for all squadrons mentioned in Volume 2 is available HERE.

Squadron ID
in DANAS		Wikipedia
Article		Years in
Service [lower-alpha 2]
[lower-alpha 3]
VPB-1 VPB-1 1943–1945 [36]
VPB-4 VPB-4 1943–1945 [36]
VPB-6 (CG) VPB-6 1943–1945 [36]
VPB-11 VPB-11 1924–1945 [36]
VPB-13 VPB-13 1940–1945 [36]
VPB-15 VPB-15 1943–1945 [36]
VPB-16 VPB-16 1943–1945 [36]
VPB-17 VPB-17 1944–1946 [37]
VPB-18 VPB-18 1944–1945 [37]
VPB-20 VPB-20 1944–1946 [37]
VPB-23 VPB-23 1930–1946 [37]
VPB-24 VPB-24 1930–1945 [37]
VPB-29 VPB-29 1923–1940 [38]
VPB-33 VPB-33 1942–1945 [38]
VPB-34 VPB-34 1942–1945 [38]
VPB-43 VPB-43 1941–1945 [38]
VPB-44 VPB-44 1941–1945 [38]
VPB-45 VPB-45 1943–1945 [38]
VPB-52 VPB-52 1928–1945 [38]
VPB-54 VPB-54 1942–1945 [38]
VPB-61 VPB-61 1942–1945 [39]
VPB-63 VPB-63 1942–1945 [39]
VPB-84 VPB-84 1941–1945 [39]
VPB-91 VPB-91 1941–1946 [39]
VPB-92 VPB-92 1941–1945 [39]
VPB-94 VPB-94 1942–1944 [39]
VPB-98 VPB-98 1944–1946 [39]
VPB-99 VPB-99 1945–1946 [39]
VPB-100 VPB-100 1944–1945 [39]
VPB-103 VPB-103 1943–1945 [39]
VPB-105 VPB-105 1924–1945 [40]
VPB-109 VPB-109 1943–1945 [40]
VPB-110 VPB-110 1943–1945 [40]
VPB-112 VPB-112 1943–1945 [40]
VPB-113 VPB-113 1943–1945 [40]
VPB-117 VPB-117 1944–1945 [40]
VPB-118 VPB-118 1944–1945 [40]
Squadron ID
in DANAS		Wikipedia
Article		Years in
Service [lower-alpha 2]
[lower-alpha 3]
VPB-121 VPB-121 1937–1946 [41]
VPB-125 VPB-125 1938–1945 [41]
VPB-126 VPB-126 1942–1945 [41]
VPB-127 VPB-127 1943–1945 [41]
VPB-129 VPB-129 1943–1945 [41]
VPB-132 VPB-132 1943–1945 [41]
VPB-134 VPB-134 1943–1945 [41]
VPB-137 VPB-137 1943–1945 [41]
VPB-139 VPB-139 1943–1945 [41]
VPB-141 VPB-141 1943–1945 [41]
VPB-145 VPB-145 1943–1945 [42]
VPB-147 VPB-147 1943–1945 [42]
VPB-149 VPB-149 1943–1945 [42]
VPB-150 VPB-150 1943–1945 [42]
VPB-151 VPB-151 1944–1945 [42]
VPB-197 VPB-197 1938–1946 [42]
VPB-198 VPB-198 1944–1946 [42]
VPB-199 VPB-199 1944–1945 [42]
VPB-200 VPB-200 1944–1945 [42]
VPB-202 VPB-202 1942–1945 [42]
VPB-203 VPB-203 1942–1945 [42]
VPB-206 VPB-206 1942–1945 [43]
VPB-207 VPB-207 1942–1945 [43]
VPB-209 VPB-209 1943–1945 [43]
VPB-210 VPB-210 1943–1945 [43]
VPB-211 VPB-211 1943–1945 [43]
VPB-212 VPB-212 1943–1946 [43]
VPB-213 VPB-213 1943–1945 [43]
VPB-214 VPB-214 1943–1945 [43]
VPB-215 VPB-215 1943–1945 [43]
VPB-216 VPB-216 1943–1945 [43]
VP-HL-1 VP-HL-1 1943–1947 [44]
VP-HL-3 VP-HL-3 1943–1947 [44]
VP-HL-5 VP-HL-5 1943–1947 [44]
VP-AM-1 VP-AM-1 1942–1948 [45]
VP-AM-5 VP-AM-5 1946–1947 [45]

73 squadrons

Notes

  1. ↑ Published in the public domain by the Naval Historical Center of the U.S. Department of the Navy's Naval History and Heritage Command, DANAS is the official and authoritative source of information about the squadrons it covers. Additional volumes are planned.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 If a squadron is still active, a link to its public domain website is provided in this column. Otherwise, the column entry shows the year in which the squadron was first established and the year in which it was finally disestablished. Squadrons typically had more than one designation during that time. They are listed according to their designation when disestablished.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 The hyperlink in the reference will take you to the section of DANAS that includes this squadron and several others. (DANAS is in the public domain, so there are no copyright considerations in linking directly to it here.) Scroll down to find the one you want. In addition to the material in the Wikipedia article, DANAS articles include extensive material on the squadron's insignia and nickname; detailed lists of Commanding Officers, major overseas deployments, wing assignments and unit awards received; and photos of the squadron's men and aircraft.
  4. ↑ VP-64 was redesignated as Fleet Logistic Support Squadron VR-64 in 2004. VR-64 is still an active squadron, and its public domain website is HERE.

See also

Related Research Articles

The Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons (DANAS) is a multivolume work published by Naval Historical Center of the U.S. Department of the Navy's Naval History & Heritage Command. It covers naval aviation in much the same way as the Dictionary of American Naval Fighting Ships (DANFS) covers commissioned vessels.

VA-210 (U.S. Navy) Military unit

Attack Squadron 210 (VA-210) was an aviation unit of the United States Naval Reserve active between 1970 and 1971. VA-210 aircraft wore CVWR-20's tail code "AF", the squadron's nickname was Black Hawks.

VFA-203 Military unit

VFA-203, nicknamed the Blue Dolphins, was a Strike Fighter Squadron of the U.S. Naval Reserve. It was established as Attack Squadron 203 (VA-203) flying the A-4 Skyhawk at NAS Jacksonville, Florida on 1 July 1970, as a reserve force squadron (RESFORON) under a new concept in the reorganization of the Naval Air Reserve Force. The reorganization was intended to make the reserves more compatible with active duty units and to increase their combat readiness. It was deactivated on 30 June 2004.

VFA-303 Military unit

VFA-303, nicknamed the Golden Hawks, was a Strike Fighter Squadron of the U.S. Navy Reserve. It was established as Attack Squadron VA-303 on 1 July 1970 at NAS Alameda, California as part of a reorganization of the reserves intended to increase the combat readiness of the Naval Air Reserve Force. On 1 January 1984, it was redesignated VFA-303 and relocated to NAS Lemoore. It was disestablished on 31 December 1994.

VFA-305 Military unit

VFA-305, nicknamed the Hackers from 1971 to 1974, and the Lobos from 1974 to 1994, was a Strike Fighter Squadron of the U.S. Navy Reserve. It was established as Attack Squadron VA-305 on 1 July 1970 at NAS Los Alamitos, California as part of a reorganization intended to increase the combat readiness of the Naval Air Reserve Force. It was relocated to NAS Point Mugu in January 1971. The squadron was redesignated VFA-305 on 1 January 1987, and disestablished on 31 December 1994.

VA-133 (U.S. Navy) Military unit

VA-133 was a short-lived Attack Squadron of the U.S. Navy, nicknamed the Blue Knights. It was established on 21 August 1961 and disestablished a year later, on 1 October 1962. It was based at NAS Cecil Field and flew A4D-2 Skyhawk aircraft.

VA-213 (U.S. Navy) Military unit

VA-213 was a short-lived Attack Squadron of the U.S. Navy. It was established on 15 September 1948 at Naval Air Station Seattle, Washington, and disestablished eight months later, in May 1949. Its insignia and nickname are unknown.

VA-214 (U.S. Navy) Military unit

VA-214 was a short-lived Attack Squadron of the U.S. Navy. It was established on 15 September 1948 at Naval Air Station Seattle, Washington, and disestablished eight months later, on 16 May 1949. Its insignia and nickname are unknown.

VA-304 (U.S. Navy) Military unit

VA-304, nicknamed the Firebirds, was an Attack Squadron of the U.S. Navy Reserve, based at NAS Alameda, California. It was established on 1 July 1970, and disestablished almost 25 years later, on 31 December 1994.

VA-776 (U.S. Navy) Military unit

VA-776 was an Attack Squadron of the U.S. Navy Reserve. Details of its early years are sketchy, as few records exist for reserve squadrons prior to 1970, the year during which they began submitting history reports.

VA-831 (U.S. Navy) Military unit

VA-831 was an Attack Squadron of the U.S. Navy Reserve. Details of its early years are sketchy, as few records exist for reserve squadrons prior to 1970, the year during which they began submitting history reports.

VA-873 (U.S. Navy) Military unit

VA-873 was an attack squadron of the U.S. Navy Reserve, based at Naval Air Station Alameda, California. Its insignia was approved by CNO on 16 March 1964. Colors for the insignia were: a white and blue background outlined in black; the blue background section had five white stars and the white section had a gold outline of San Francisco Golden Gate with two blue rows of waves beneath the bridge; separating the two sections was a stylized aircraft in black with a red flame coming from the tail; the scroll was white outlined in black with black lettering.

VP-17 Military unit

VP-17, nicknamed the White Lightnings, was a Patrol Squadron of the U.S. Navy.

VP-91 Military unit

Patrol Squadron 91 (VP-91) was a patrol squadron of the U.S. Naval Reserve. It was the second squadron to bear the VP-91 designation, the first VP-91 was redesignated VPB-91 on 1 October 1944. The squadron was established on 1 November 1970 and deactivated 29 years later, on 31 March 1999. It flew the Lockheed P-3 Orion, and was based at NAS Moffett Field during its entire life. The squadron's nicknames were the Pink Panthers from 1970 to 1984, the Stingers from 1984 to 1991, and the Black Cats from 1991 to 1999. Units of the squadron made 25 major overseas deployments.

VP-44 (1951–1991) Military unit

This VP-44 was a long-lived Patrol Squadron of the U.S. Navy. The squadron was established on 29 January 1951 at NAS Norfolk, Virginia and disestablished 40 years later, on 28 June 1991, at NAS Brunswick, Maine. Units of the squadron made 40 major overseas deployments. Its nickname was the Golden Pelicans from 1961 to 1991, and it was also known as the Budmen from 1989 to 1991. The squadron had four different insignia during its lifetime, featuring a marlin, King Neptune, a cartoon pelican, and, finally, a more formal pelican design. It was the fourth squadron to be designated VP-44, the first VP-44 was redesignated as VP-61 on 6 January 1941, the second VP-44 was redesignated VPB-44 on 1 October 1944 and the third VP-44 was disestablished on 20 January 1950.

VP-43 was a Patrol Squadron of the U.S. Navy. The squadron was established as Patrol Squadron 28 (VP-28) on 1 July 1944, redesignated Patrol Bombing Squadron 28 (VPB-28) on 1 October 1944, redesignated Patrol Squadron 28 (VP-28) on 25 June 1946, redesignated Medium Patrol Squadron (Seaplane) 3 (VP-MS-3) on 15 November 1946, redesignated Patrol Squadron 43 (VP-43) on 1 September 1948 and disestablished on 31 March 1949. It was the third squadron to be designated VP-43, the first VP-43 was redesignated VP-81 on 1 July 1941 and the second VP-43 was redesignated VPB-43 on 1 October 1944.

VPB-215 was a Patrol Bombing Squadron of the U.S. Navy. The squadron was established as Patrol Squadron Two Hundred Fifteen (VP-215) on 1 November 1943, redesignated Patrol Bombing Squadron Two Hundred Fifteen (VPB-215) on 1 October 1944 and disestablished on 28 May 1945.

References

This article incorporates text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons .

  1. ↑ Grossnick, Roy A. (1995). Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons, Volume 1 - Preface. Washington, D.C.: Naval Historical Center, Department of the Navy. pp. xi. Retrieved 2016-06-16.
  2. ↑ Roberts, Michael D. (2000). Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons, Volume 2 - Preface. Washington, D.C.: Naval Historical Center, Department of the Navy. pp. xi. Retrieved 2016-06-17.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Grossnick, Roy A. (1995). Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons, Volume 1, Chapter 2, Section 1: Attack Squadron Histories for VA-1E to VA-23. Washington, D.C.: Naval Historical Center, Department of the Navy. pp. 17–36. Retrieved 2016-06-16.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Grossnick, Roy A. (1995). Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons, Volume 1, Chapter 2, Section 2: Attack Squadron Histories for VA-34 to VA-38. Washington, D.C.: Naval Historical Center, Department of the Navy. pp. 37–64. Retrieved 2016-06-16.
  5. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Grossnick, Roy A. (1995). Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons, Volume 1, Chapter 2, Section 3: Attack Squadron Histories for VA-42 to VA-52. Washington, D.C.: Naval Historical Center, Department of the Navy. pp. 65–88. Retrieved 2016-06-16.
  6. 1 2 3 4 5 Grossnick, Roy A. (1995). Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons, Volume 1, Chapter 2, Section 4: Attack Squadron Histories for VA-54 to VA-56. Washington, D.C.: Naval Historical Center, Department of the Navy. pp. 89–112. Retrieved 2016-06-16.
  7. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Grossnick, Roy A. (1995). Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons, Volume 1, Chapter 2, Section 5: Attack Squadron Histories for VA-64 to VA-75. Washington, D.C.: Naval Historical Center, Department of the Navy. pp. 113–137. Retrieved 2016-06-16.
  8. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Grossnick, Roy A. (1995). Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons, Volume 1, Chapter 2, Section 6: Attack Squadron Histories for VA-76 to VA-104. Washington, D.C.: Naval Historical Center, Department of the Navy. pp. 138–166. Retrieved 2016-06-16.
  9. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Grossnick, Roy A. (1995). Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons, Volume 1, Chapter 2, Section 7: Attack Squadron Histories for VA-105 to VA-122. Washington, D.C.: Naval Historical Center, Department of the Navy. pp. 167–193. Retrieved 2016-06-16.
  10. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Grossnick, Roy A. (1995). Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons, Volume 1, Chapter 2, Section 8: Attack Squadron Histories for VA-125 to VA-153. Washington, D.C.: Naval Historical Center, Department of the Navy. pp. 194–221. Retrieved 2016-06-16.
  11. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Grossnick, Roy A. (1995). Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons, Volume 1, Chapter 2, Section 9: Attack Squadron Histories for VA-154 to VA-174. Washington, D.C.: Naval Historical Center, Department of the Navy. pp. 222–251. Retrieved 2016-06-16.
  12. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Grossnick, Roy A. (1995). Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons, Volume 1, Chapter 2, Section 10: Attack Squadron Histories for VA-175 to VA-209. Washington, D.C.: Naval Historical Center, Department of the Navy. pp. 252–271. Retrieved 2016-06-16.
  13. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Grossnick, Roy A. (1995). Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons, Volume 1, Chapter 2, Section 11: Attack Squadron Histories for VA-210 to VA-873. Washington, D.C.: Naval Historical Center, Department of the Navy. pp. 272–293. Retrieved 2016-06-16.
  14. 1 2 3 4 5 Grossnick, Roy A. (1995). Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons, Volume 1, Chapter 3: Heavy Attack Squadron Histories (VAH) VAH-8 to VAH-123. Washington, D.C.: Naval Historical Center, Department of the Navy. pp. 295–302. Retrieved 2016-06-16.
  15. 1 2 Grossnick, Roy A. (1995). Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons, Volume 1, Chapter 4: Tactical Aerial Refueling Squadron Histories (VAK) VAK-208 to VAK-308. Washington, D.C.: Naval Historical Center, Department of the Navy. pp. 303–306. Retrieved 2014-03-16.
  16. ↑ Grossnick, Roy A. (1995). Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons, Volume 1, Chapter 5: Light Attack Squadron History (VAL). Washington, D.C.: Naval Historical Center, Department of the Navy. pp. 307–308. Retrieved 2016-06-16.
  17. 1 2 Grossnick, Roy A. (1995). Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons, Volume 1, Chapter 6: Heavy Photographic Squadron Histories (VAP) VAP-61 to VAP-62. Washington, D.C.: Naval Historical Center, Department of the Navy. pp. 309–316. Retrieved 2016-06-16.
  18. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Grossnick, Roy A. (1995). Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons, Volume 1, Chapter 7, Section 1: Strike Fighter Squadron Histories for VFA-15 to VFA-81. Washington, D.C.: Naval Historical Center, Department of the Navy. pp. 317–344. Retrieved 2016-06-16.
  19. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Grossnick, Roy A. (1995). Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons, Volume 1, Chapter 7, Section 2: Strike Fighter Squadron Histories for VFA-82 to VFA-106. Washington, D.C.: Naval Historical Center, Department of the Navy. pp. 345–374. Retrieved 2016-06-16.
  20. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Grossnick, Roy A. (1995). Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons, Volume 1, Chapter 7, Section 3: Strike Fighter Squadron Histories for VFA-113 to VFA-147. Washington, D.C.: Naval Historical Center, Department of the Navy. pp. 375–403. Retrieved 2016-06-16.
  21. 1 2 3 4 Grossnick, Roy A. (1995). Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons, Volume 1, Chapter 7, Section 4: Strike Fighter Squadron Histories for VFA-151 to VFA-195. Washington, D.C.: Naval Historical Center, Department of the Navy. pp. 404–433. Retrieved 2016-06-16.
  22. 1 2 3 4 Grossnick, Roy A. (1995). Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons, Volume 1, Chapter 7, Section 5: Strike Fighter Squadron Histories for VFA-203 to VFA-305. Washington, D.C.: Naval Historical Center, Department of the Navy. pp. 434–442. Retrieved 2016-06-16.
  23. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Roberts, Michael D. (2000). Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons, Volume 2, Chapter 3, Section 1: Patrol Squadron Histories for 1st VP-1 to 2nd VP-4. Washington, D.C.: Naval Historical Center, Department of the Navy. pp. 15–41. Retrieved 2016-06-17.
  24. 1 2 3 4 5 Roberts, Michael D. (2000). Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons, Volume 2, Chapter 3, Section 2: Patrol Squadron Histories for 2nd VP-5 to 2nd VP-8. Washington, D.C.: Naval Historical Center, Department of the Navy. pp. 42–73. Retrieved 2016-06-17.
  25. 1 2 3 4 5 Roberts, Michael D. (2000). Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons, Volume 2, Chapter 3, Section 3: Patrol Squadron Histories for 2nd VP-9 to 3rd VP-17. Washington, D.C.: Naval Historical Center, Department of the Navy. pp. 74–103. Retrieved 2016-06-16.
  26. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Roberts, Michael D. (2000). Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons, Volume 2, Chapter 3, Section 4: Patrol Squadron Histories for 3rd VP-18 to 1st VP-22. Washington, D.C.: Naval Historical Center, Department of the Navy. pp. 104–132. Retrieved 2016-06-17.
  27. 1 2 3 4 5 Roberts, Michael D. (2000). Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons, Volume 2, Chapter 3, Section 5: Patrol Squadron Histories for 3rd VP-22 to 3rd VP-25. Washington, D.C.: Naval Historical Center, Department of the Navy. pp. 133–165. Retrieved 2016-06-17.
  28. 1 2 3 4 5 Roberts, Michael D. (2000). Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons, Volume 2, Chapter 3, Section 6: Patrol Squadron Histories for 2nd VP-26 to 1st VP-29. Washington, D.C.: Naval Historical Center, Department of the Navy. pp. 166–197. Retrieved 2016-06-17.
  29. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Roberts, Michael D. (2000). Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons, Volume 2, Chapter 3, Section 7: Patrol Squadron Histories for 2nd VP-29 to 1st VP-40. Washington, D.C.: Naval Historical Center, Department of the Navy. pp. 198–226. Retrieved 2016-06-17.
  30. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Roberts, Michael D. (2000). Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons, Volume 2, Chapter 3, Section 8: Patrol Squadron Histories for 2nd VP-40 to 3rd VP-45. Washington, D.C.: Naval Historical Center, Department of the Navy. pp. 227–260. Retrieved 2016-06-17.
  31. 1 2 3 4 Roberts, Michael D. (2000). Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons, Volume 2, Chapter 3, Section 9: Patrol Squadron Histories for VP-46 to 2nd VP-48. Washington, D.C.: Naval Historical Center, Department of the Navy. pp. 261–290. Retrieved 2016-06-17.
  32. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Roberts, Michael D. (2000). Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons, Volume 2, Chapter 3, Section 10: Patrol Squadron Histories for VP-49 to 3rd VP-61. Washington, D.C.: Naval Historical Center, Department of the Navy. pp. 291–320. Retrieved 2016-06-17.
  33. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Roberts, Michael D. (2000). Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons, Volume 2, Chapter 3, Section 11: Patrol Squadron Histories for 1st VP-62 to VP-90. Washington, D.C.: Naval Historical Center, Department of the Navy. pp. 321–350. Retrieved 2016-06-17.
  34. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Roberts, Michael D. (2000). Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons, Volume 2, Chapter 3, Section 12: Patrol Squadron Histories for VP-91 to VP-133. Washington, D.C.: Naval Historical Center, Department of the Navy. pp. 351–379. Retrieved 2016-06-17.
  35. 1 2 3 4 Roberts, Michael D. (2000). Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons, Volume 2, Chapter 3, Section 13: Patrol Squadron Histories for VP-142 to VP-153. Washington, D.C.: Naval Historical Center, Department of the Navy. pp. 380–388. Retrieved 2016-06-17.
  36. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Roberts, Michael D. (2000). Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons, Volume 2, Chapter 4, Section 1: Patrol Bombing Squadron (VPB) Histories for VPB-1 to VPB-16. Washington, D.C.: Naval Historical Center, Department of the Navy. pp. 389–417. Retrieved 2016-06-17.
  37. 1 2 3 4 5 Roberts, Michael D. (2000). Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons, Volume 2, Chapter 4, Section 2: Patrol Bombing Squadron (VPB) Histories for VPB-17 to VPB-29. Washington, D.C.: Naval Historical Center, Department of the Navy. pp. 418–448. Retrieved 2016-06-17.
  38. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Roberts, Michael D. (2000). Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons, Volume 2, Chapter 4, Section 3: Patrol Bombing Squadron (VPB) Histories for VPB-33 to VPB-54. Washington, D.C.: Naval Historical Center, Department of the Navy. pp. 449–480. Retrieved 2016-06-17.
  39. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Roberts, Michael D. (2000). Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons, Volume 2, Chapter 4, Section 4: Patrol Bombing Squadron (VPB) Histories for VPB-61 to VPB-103. Washington, D.C.: Naval Historical Center, Department of the Navy. pp. 481–512. Retrieved 2016-06-17.
  40. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Roberts, Michael D. (2000). Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons, Volume 2, Chapter 4, Section 5: Patrol Bombing Squadron (VPB) Histories for VPB-105 to VPB-118. Washington, D.C.: Naval Historical Center, Department of the Navy. pp. 513–542. Retrieved 2016-06-17.
  41. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Roberts, Michael D. (2000). Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons, Volume 2, Chapter 4, Section 6: Patrol Bombing Squadron (VPB) Histories for VPB-121 to VPB-141. Washington, D.C.: Naval Historical Center, Department of the Navy. pp. 543–571. Retrieved 2016-06-17.
  42. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Roberts, Michael D. (2000). Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons, Volume 2, Chapter 4, Section 7: Patrol Bombing Squadron (VPB) Histories for VPB-145 to VPB-203. Washington, D.C.: Naval Historical Center, Department of the Navy. pp. 572–597. Retrieved 2016-06-17.
  43. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Roberts, Michael D. (2000). Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons, Volume 2, Chapter 4, Section 8: Patrol Bombing Squadron (VPB) Histories for VPB-206 to VPB-216. Washington, D.C.: Naval Historical Center, Department of the Navy. pp. 598–621. Retrieved 2016-06-17.
  44. 1 2 3 Roberts, Michael D. (2000). Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons, Volume 2, Chapter 5: Heavy Patrol Squadrons (Landplane) (VP-HL) Histories for VP-HL-1 to VP-HL-5. Washington, D.C.: Naval Historical Center, Department of the Navy. pp. 623–631. Retrieved 2016-06-17.
  45. 1 2 Roberts, Michael D. (2000). Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons, Volume 2, Chapter 6: Amphibian Patrol Squadrons (VP-AM) Histories for VP-AM-1 to VP-AM-5. Washington, D.C.: Naval Historical Center, Department of the Navy. pp. 631–634. Retrieved 2016-06-17.
These are links to PDF files that are shorter and more manageable subsets of the complete volume:
Table of Contents of DANAS Volume 1, with links to PDF files of individual chapters, appendixes and sections
Title page, About the Author, Contents, Foreword, Preface and Acknowledgements
Chapter 1 The Evolution of Aircraft Class and Squadron Designation Systems
Chapter 2 Attack Squadron Histories for VA-1E to VA-23
Chapter 2 Attack Squadron Histories for VA-34 to VA-38
Chapter 2 Attack Squadron Histories for VA-42 to VA-52
Chapter 2 Attack Squadron Histories for VA-54 to VA-56
Chapter 2 Attack Squadron Histories for VA-64 to VA-75
Chapter 2 Attack Squadron Histories for VA-76 to VA-104
Chapter 2 Attack Squadron Histories for VA-105 to VA-122
Chapter 2 Attack Squadron Histories for VA-125 to VA-153
Chapter 2 Attack Squadron Histories for VA-154 to VA-174
Chapter 2 Attack Squadron Histories for VA-175 to VA-209
Chapter 2 Attack Squadron Histories for VA-210 to VA-873
Chapter 3 Heavy Attack Squadron Histories (VAH) (VAH-8 to VAH-123)
Chapter 4 Tactical Aerial Refueling Squadron Histories (VAK) (VAK-208 to VAK-308)
Chapter 5 Light Attack Squadron History (VAL)
Chapter 6 Heavy Photographic Squadron Histories (VAP)(VAP-61 to VAP-62)
Chapter 7 Strike Fighter Squadron Histories for VFA-15 to VFA-81
Chapter 7 Strike Fighter Squadron Histories for VFA-82 to VFA-106
Chapter 7 Strike Fighter Squadron Histories for VFA-113 to VFA-147
Chapter 7 Strike Fighter Squadron Histories for VFA-151 to VFA-195
Chapter 7 Strike Fighter Squadron Histories for VFA-203 to VFA-305
Appendix 1 Aircraft Data-Technical Information and Drawings, A-3 to AM
Appendix 1 Aircraft Data-Technical Information and Drawings, BG to F9F (F-9)
Appendix 1 Aircraft Data-Technical Information and Drawings, F/A-18 to TC-4C
Appendix 2 Aircraft Carrier Listing
Appendix 3 Carrier Deployments by Year (1946 to 1990)
Appendix 4 U.S. Navy Squadron Designations and Abbreviations
Appendix 5 How to Trace Squadron Lineage
Appendix 6 Lineage Listing for VA, VA(AW), VAH, VA(HM), VAK, VAL, VAP, and VFA Designated Squadrons
Appendix 7 Types of Aircraft Listed in the Squadron Histories
These are links to PDF files that are shorter and more manageable subsets of the complete volume:
Table of Contents of DANAS Volume 2, with links to PDF files of individual chapters, appendixes and sections
Title page, About the Author, Contents, Foreword, Preface and Acknowledgements
Chapter 1 Origins of Navy Patrol Aviation, 1911 to 1920s
Chapter 2 Guidelines for Navy Aviation Squadron Lineage and Insignia
Chapter 3 Patrol Squadron (VP) Histories (1st VP-1 to 2nd VP-4)
Chapter 3 Patrol Squadron (VP) Histories (2nd VP-5 to 2nd VP-8)
Chapter 3 Patrol Squadron (VP) Histories (2nd VP-9 to 3rd VP-17)
Chapter 3 Patrol Squadron (VP) Histories (3rd VP-18 to 1st VP-22)
Chapter 3 Patrol Squadron (VP) Histories (3rd VP-22 to 3rd VP-25)
Chapter 3 Patrol Squadron (VP) Histories(2nd VP-26 to 1st VP-29)
Chapter 3 Patrol Squadron (VP) Histories (2nd VP-29 to 1st VP-40)
Chapter 3 Patrol Squadron (VP) Histories (2nd VP-40 to 3rd VP-45)
Chapter 3 Patrol Squadron (VP) Histories (VP-46 to 2nd VP-48)
Chapter 3 Patrol Squadron (VP) Histories (VP-49 to 3rd VP-61)
Chapter 3 Patrol Squadron (VP) Histories (1st VP-62 to VP-90)
Chapter 3 Patrol Squadron (VP) Histories (2nd VP-91 to VP-133)
Chapter 3 Patrol Squadron (VP) Histories (VP-142 to VP-153)
Chapter 4 Patrol Bombing Squadron (VPB) Histories (VPB-1 to VPB-16)
Chapter 4 Patrol Bombing Squadron (VPB) Histories (VPB-17 to VPB-29)
Chapter 4 Patrol Bombing Squadron (VPB) Histories (VPB-33 to VPB-54)
Chapter 4 Patrol Bombing Squadron (VPB) Histories (VPB-61 to VPB-103)
Chapter 4 Patrol Bombing Squadron (VPB) Histories (VPB-105 to VPB-118)
Chapter 4 Patrol Bombing Squadron (VPB) Histories (VPB-121 to VPB-141)
Chapter 4 Patrol Bombing Squadron (VPB) Histories (VPB-145 to VPB-203)
Chapter 4 Patrol Bombing Squadron (VPB) Histories (VPB-206 to VPB-216)
Chapter 5 Heavy Patrol Squadrons (Landplane) (VP-HL) Histories
Chapter 6 Amphibian Patrol Squadrons (VP-AM) Histories
Glossary
Index of Patrol Squadron Histories and Aircraft Data
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