VAQ-131
| Electronic Attack Squadron 131 | |
|---|---|
 VAQ-131 insignia | |
| Active | 1946 |
| Country |
 United States of America |
| Branch |
 United States Navy |
| Role | Airborne Electronic Attack |
| Part of | Carrier Air Wing 2 |
| Garrison/HQ | Naval Air Station Whidbey Island |
| Nickname | Lancers |
| Motto | GET BENT HELMET |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Commander R. P. Knapp |
Electronic Attack Squadron 131 (VAQ-131), also known as the "Lancers", is an United States Navy EA-6B Prowler squadron based at Naval Air Station Whidbey Island. Part of Carrier Air Wing 2, the Lancers deploy aboard the USS Ronald Reagan (CVN-76).[1] Their radio callsign is "Skybolt".
History
VAQ-131 was originally commissioned as Patrol Squadron 931 (VP-931). From 1946 through 1955, VP-931 flew the P2V Neptune. In 1956, the squadron transitioned to the A-3 Skywarrior and was redesignated as Heavy Attack Squadron 4 (VAH-4). Then in November 1968, VAH-4 received the EKA-3 version of the Skywarrior and was redesignated as Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 131 (VAQ-131). In 1971, the Lancers became the second squadron in the U.S. Navy to receive the EA-6B Prowler.
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