VS-35 (1986–1988)

For first and second VS-35, see VS-35. For final VS-35, see VS-35 (1990-2005).

Air Anti-Submarine Squadron 35
Active10 September 1986 – 1 June 1988
CountryUnited States of America
BranchUnited States Navy
RoleAnti-Submarine Warfare
Nickname(s)"Boomerangers"
EquipmentS-3A Viking
EngagementsCold 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

An S-3A Viking of VS-35 at NAS North Island in 1986.
An S-3A Viking of VS-35 at NAS North Island in 1986.

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.[2] 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.[2] 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".[1]

References

  1. ^ a b "VS-35 Boomerangs". navalaviationfoundation.org. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
  2. ^ a b c "CVW-10(NM)". www.gonavy.jp. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
  3. ^ "U.S. Navy - A Brief History of Aircraft Carriers - USS Independence (CV 62)". www.navy.mil. Retrieved 6 June 2020.
  4. ^ Naval Aeronautical Organization - 1987. United States Navy. 1987. pp. 70–71.