Korea and Cold War
Carrier Air Groups typically had four fighter squadrons with 58 planes and an attack squadron of 14 planes.
- 2-3 jet fighter/fighter bomber squadrons flying the F9F Panther
- 1-2 piston fighter squadrons flying F4U Corsairs
- 1 attack squadron flying AD Skyraiders
New to the air wings in the Cold War period after Korea were specialized squadrons of aircraft for heavy attack/nuclear strike (VAH), photographic reconnaissance (VAP/VFP, RVAH), airborne early warning (VAW), all-weather medium attack (VA), advanced twin-seat fighters (VF), electronic countermeasures (VAQ), and helicopters (HC, HS).
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