Torpedo Squadron 81 (VT-81)

Established as Torpedo Squadron EIGHTY ONE (VT-81) on 1 Mar 1944. Redesignated Attack Squadron FOURTEEN A (VA-14A) on 15 Nov 1946; Attack Squadron ONE HUNDRED THIRTY FIVE (VA-135) (1st VA-135) on 2 Aug 1948. Disestablished on 30 Nov 1949.

Insignia approved by CNO on 3 Jul 1944. US made, schiffli embroidery.

23 Aug 1944-31 Aug 1944, CV-19 USS Hancock, CVG-81, Grumman TBM-1C/1D Avenger, WestPac
10 Nov 1944-13 Mar 1945, CV-18 USS Wasp, CVG-81, Grumman TBM-1C/1D Avenger, WestPac
15 Jun 1946-29 Jun 1946, CV-37 USS Princeton, CVG-81, Grumman TBM-3/3E Avenger, WestPac
3 Jul 1946-15 Apr 1947, CV-37 USS Princeton, CVG-81, Grumman TBM-3E/3Q Avenger, WestPac

Stations. NAS Quonset Point, RI. 1 Mar 1944; NAAF Martha’s Vineyard, MA. 1 Mar 1944; NAAF Boca Chica, FL. 20 Apr 1944; NAAF Otis Field, Camp Edwards, MA. 10 May 1944; NAS San Diego, CA. 10 Aug 1944; NAS Puunene, TH. 1 Sep 1944; NAS Pasco, WA. 13 May 1945; NAAF Sanford, ME, 31 Jul 1945; NAS Quonset Point, RI. 15 Sep 1945; NAS San Diego, CA. Jun 1946