Torpedo Squadron 5 (VT-5)

Established as Torpedo Squadron FIVE (VT-5) on 15 Feb 1943. Redesignated Attack Squadron SIX A (VA-6A) on 15 Nov 1946; Attack Squadron FIFTY FIVE (VA-55) (1st VA-55) on 16 Aug 1948. Disestablished on 12 Dec 1975.

Insignia was not approved by CNO. US made, painted on leather

Deployments.
22 Aug 1943-07 Sep 1943, CV-10 USS Yorktown, CVG-5, Grumman TBF-1 Avenger, Pacific
29 Sep 1943-11 Oct 1943, CV-10 USS Yorktown, CVG-5, Grumman TBF-1 Avenger, Pacific
10 Nov 1943-9 Dec 1943, CV-10 USS Yorktown, CVG-5, Grumman TBF-1 Avenger, Pacific
16 Jan 1944-11 May 1944, CV-10 USS Yorktown, CVG-5, Grumman TBF-1C Avenger, Pacific
3 Mar 1945-19 Mar 1945, CV-13 USS Franklin, CVG-5, Grumman TBF-3 Avenger, Pacific

Stations. NAS Norfolk (NAAF Pungo), VA, 15 Feb 1943; Hawaii, Jul 1943; NAS Alameda, CA. May 1944; NAAS Monterey, CA. Aug 1944; NAAS Santa Rosa, CA. Oct 1944; Hawaii, Feb 1945; NAS Seattle, WA. Apr 1945; NAS Klamath Falls, OR. 8 May 1945; NAS Pasco, WA. 2 Sep 1945; NAAS Brown Field, Chula Vista, CA. 4 Dec 1945; NAS Barbers Point, CA. 25 Mar 1946