Torpedo Squadron FIFTY EIGHT (VT-58)

Established as Torpedo Squadron FIFTY EIGHT (VT-58) on 19 Mar 1946. Redesignated Attack Squadron ONE L (VA-1L) on 15 Nov 1946. Disestablished on 20 Nov 1948.

Insignia approved by CNO on 1 Jul 1946. US made, schiffli embroidery on wool.

Mar 1946: The squadron’s mission, when established, was to work with the Operational Development Force United States Fleet (COMOPDEVFOR). That organization’s duties included the operational test and evaluation of new weapons, equipment and methods for use by the fleet; reporting the results; and recommending required training, operating procedures and tactical doctrine. To accomplish this mission, the squadron operated three different types of aircraft, the F6F-5N, SB2C-5 and TBM-3, giving them a day and night capability.