VS-35 (1986–1988) explained

Unit Name:Air Anti-Submarine Squadron 35
Dates:10 September 1986 – 1 June 1988
Country:United States of America
Branch:United States Navy
Role:Anti-Submarine Warfare
Nickname:"Boomerangers"
Equipment:S-3A Viking
Battles:Cold War

Air Anti-Submarine Squadron 35 known as the Boomerangs was reestablished in 1986 as the Anti-Submarine Warfare squadron of CVW-10 which was also created that same year.[1] During its short active service, it flew the Lockheed S-3A Viking before CVW-10 along with it were disestablished in 1988.[2]

History

VS-35 was reestablished as a pre-establishment detachment on 10 September 1986. During this time, VS-35 was soon assigned to CVW-10 and given the tail code "NM". VS-35 was originally supposed to deploy with USS Independence in 1986 but did this not happen. Between 24 July 1987, to 5 August 1987, VS-35 deployed onboard USS Enterprise along the west coast. After this deployment, it was still planned that CVW-10 would deploy with Independence, but by the time Independence completed her SLEP-life upgrade,[3] VS-35 was decommissioned on 1 June 1988. According to a U.S. Navy document, VS-35 was only equipped with 7 S-3A Vikings compared to other VS squadrons which had 9 to 11 aircraft.[4]

VS-35 would be reestablished again in 1990 under the new name "Blue Wolves".

References


Notes and References

  1. Web site: VS-35 Boomerangs. 2020-06-06. navalaviationfoundation.org.
  2. Web site: CVW-10(NM). 2020-06-06. www.gonavy.jp.
  3. Web site: U.S. Navy - A Brief History of Aircraft Carriers - USS Independence (CV 62). 2020-06-06. www.navy.mil.
  4. Book: Naval Aeronautical Organization - 1987. United States Navy. 1987. 70–71.