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VQ (Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron) Insignia that have been "officially" approved by OPNAVINST. 5030.4E (Note: This listing only includes current operational squadrons)

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VQ-1 Lineage: Established as VQ-1 on 1 June 1955 Insignia approved: 30 June 1992
VQ-2 Lineage: Established as VQ-2 on 1 September 1955 Insignia approved: 12 September 1979
VQ-3 Lineage: Established as VQ-3 on 1 July 1968 Insignia approved: 20 November 1990
VQ-4 Lineage: Established as VQ-4 on 1 July 1968 Insignia approved: 24 September 1969
VQ-7 Lineage: Naval Training Support Unit redesignated VQ-7 on 1 November 1999 Insignia approved: 2 December 1999

NOTE: The Insignia and Lineage in the above community listing is ONLY FOR CURRENTLY ACTIVE NAVY SQUADRONS. A complete listing of all Navy squadrons and their insignia have not been compiled at this time due to the extensive nature of this listing.

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26 October 2001