USS INDEPENDENCE (CVA 62) Commissioned : Jan.10, 1959


(Last update on Oct.14, 2020)
CVG-7 (AG)
USS INDEPENDENCE (CVA 62)
Apr.23, 1959 - Jul.1, 1959
(Shakedown cruise : Guantanamo Bay, Cuba)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-41Black AcesF3H-2
200
VF-11Red RippersF8U-1
300
VA-72HawksA4D-2
400
VA-86SidewindersA4D-2
500
VA-75Sunday PunchersAD-6
600
VAH-1Smokin' TigersA3D-2
700
VAW-12 DET.41BatsAD-5W
91x
VFP-62 DET.41Fighting PhotosF8U-1P
(HU)xx
HU-2 DET.41Fleet AngelsHUP-2


(Last update on Jul.17, 2024)
CVG-7 (AG)
USS INDEPENDENCE (CVA 62)
Mar. 1960 - Apr. 1960
(local operations off the Virginia Capes)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-41Black AcesF3H-2
200
VF-84Jolly RogersF8U-2 (*1)
300
VA-72HawksA4D-2
400
VA-86SidewindersA4D-2
500
VA-75Sunday PunchersAD-6
600
VAH-1Smokin' TigersA3D-2
(GE)7xx
VAW-12 DET.41BatsWF-2
(GD)8xx
VAW-33 DET.41Night HawksAD-5Q
(GA)9xx
VFP-62 DET.41Fighting PhotosF8U-1P
(HU)xx
HU-2 DET.41Fleet AngelsHUP-2
(*1) Mar.29, 1960 : 145552/AG-2xx
crashed at sea after a Cold Cat off USS Independence


(Last update on Dec.28, 2011)
CVG-7 (AG)
USS INDEPENDENCE (CVA 62)
Jun. 1960 - Jul. 1960
(local operations off the Virginia Capes)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-41Black AcesF3H-2
200
VF-84Jolly RogersF8U-2
300
VA-72HawksA4D-2
400
VA-86SidewindersA4D-2
500
VA-75Sunday PunchersAD-6
600
VAH-1Smokin' TigersA3D-2
7xx
VAW-12 DET.41BatsWF-2
8xx
VAW-33 DET.41Night HawksAD-5Q
9xx
VFP-62 DET.41Fighting PhotosF8U-1P
(HU)xx
HU-2 DET.41Fleet AngelsHUP-2


(Last update on Feb.5, 2025)
CVG-7 (AG)
USS INDEPENDENCE (CVA 62)
Aug.4, 1960 - Mar.3, 1961 (Med)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-41Black AcesF3H-2
200
VF-84Jolly RogersF8U-2
300
VA-72HawksA4D-2
400
VA-86SidewindersA4D-2 (*1) (*2)
500
VA-75Sunday PunchersAD-6
600
VAH-1Smokin' TigersA3D-2 (*3) (*4)
7xx
VAW-12 DET.41BatsWF-2
Modex : 764, 766, 7xx, 7xx, 7xx
804-806
VAW-33 DET.41Night HawksAD-5Q
904-906
VFP-62 DET.41Fighting PhotosF8U-1P
(HU)xx
HU-2 DET.41Fleet AngelsHUP-3
Modex : 45, xx
(WK)xx
VMA-224 (*5)BengalsA4D-2
(*1) VA-86 A4D-2 142423/AG-4xx
crashed into the North Tyrrhenian Sea
after a collision with 142705/AG-4xx on Jan.7, 1961.
(*2) VA-86 A4D-2 142705/AG-4xx
crashed into the North Tyrrhenian Sea
after a collision with 142423/AG-4xx on Jan.7, 1961.
(*3) VAH-1 A3D-2 138902/AG-6xx
lost at sea on Aug.13, 1960
(*4) VAH-1 A3D-2 144629/AG-610
crashed on a flight off the USS Independence (CVA 62) on Oct.14, 1960
(*5) VMA-224 deployed aboard CVA-62 until Mar.3, 1961 from Oct.1960


(Last update on Dec.19, 2012)
CVG-7 (AG)
USS INDEPENDENCE (CVA 62)
Jun. 1961 - Jul. 1961 (Caribbean)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-41Black AcesF3H-2
200
VF-84Jolly RogersF8U-2
300
VA-72HawksA4D-2N
400
VA-86SidewindersA4D-2
500
VA-75Sunday PunchersAD-6
600
VAH-1Smokin' TigersA3D-2
(GE)7xx
VAW-12 DET.41BatsWF-2
(GD)8xx
VAW-33 DET.41Night HawksAD-5Q
(GA)9xx
VFP-62 DET.41Fighting PhotosF8U-1P
(HU)xx
HU-2 DET.41Fleet AngelsHUP-3


(Last update on Dec.20, 2017)
CVG-7 (AG)
USS INDEPENDENCE (CVA 62)
Aug.4, 1961 - Dec.19, 1961 (Med)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-41Black AcesF3H-2
200
VF-84Jolly RogersF8U-2
300
VA-72HawksA4D-2N
400
VA-86SidewindersA4D-2
500
VA-75Sunday PunchersAD-6
600
VAH-1Smokin' TigersA3D-2
(GE)7xx
VAW-12 DET.41BatsWF-2
Modex : 706, 732, 7xx, 7xx
8xx
VAW-33 DET.41Night HawksAD-5Q
Modex : 802, 804, 8xx
9xx
VFP-62 DET.41Fighting PhotosF8U-1P
Modex : 902, 906, 926
(HU)xx
HU-2 DET.41Fleet AngelsHUP-3


(Last update on Apr.6, 2022)
CVG-7 (AG)
USS INDEPENDENCE (CVA 62)
Apr.19, 1962 - Aug.27, 1962 (Med)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VMF(AW)-115Able EaglesF4D-1
200
VF-84Jolly RogersF8U-2
300
VA-72Blue HawksA4D-2N
400
VA-86SidewindersA4D-2
500
VA-75Sunday PunchersAD-6
600
VAH-1Smokin' TigersA3D-2
7xx
VAW-12 DET.41 (*1)BatsWF-2
Modex : 706, 735, 736, 7xx
8xx
VAW-33 DET.41 (*2)Night HawksAD-5Q
Modex : 815, 8xx, 8xx
9xx
VFP-62 DET.41 (*3)Fighting PhotosF8U-1P
Modex : 904, 920, 9xx
(HU)xx
HU-2 DET.41 (*4)Fleet AngelsHUP-3
Modex : 67, xx
(*1) VAW-12 DET.41 redesignated VAW-12 DET.62 on May 1962
(*2) VAW-33 DET.41 redesignated VAW-33 DET.62 on May 1962
(*3) VFP-62 DET.41 redesignated VFP-62 DET.62 on May 1962
(*4) HU-2 DET.41 redesignated HU-2 DET.62 on May 1962


(Last update on Dec.29, 2021)
CVG-7 (AG)
USS INDEPENDENCE (CVA 62)
Oct.11, 1962 - Nov.25, 1962 (Caribbean)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
(AK)100
VF-13Night CappersF-3B
200
VF-84Jolly RogersF-8C
300
VA-72Blue HawksA-4C
(AC)300
VA-34 (*1)Blue Blasters A-4C
500
VA-75Sunday PunchersA-1H
(AF)500
VA-64 (*2)Black LancersA-4C
(AB)6xx
VAH-11 DET.8CheckertailsA-3B
7xx
VAW-12 DET.62BatsE-1B
9xx
VFP-62 DET.62Fighting PhotosRF-8A
(HU)xx
HU-2 DET.62Fleet AngelsUH-25C
(*1) VA-34 cross-decked from USS ENTERPRISE (CVAN 65) on Nov.18, 1962
(*2) VA-64 cross-decked to USS ENTERPRISE (CVAN 65) on Nov.18, 1962


(Last update on May 22, 2013)
CVG-7 (AG)
USS INDEPENDENCE (CVA 62)
Jun. 1963 - Jun. 1963
(local operations off the Virginia Capes)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-41Black AcesF-4B
200
VF-84Jolly RogersF-8C
300
VA-72Blue HawksA-4C
400
VA-86SidewindersA-4C
500
VMA-324VagabondsA-4B
700
VAH-1Smokin' TigersA-5A
(GE)7xx
VAW-12 DET.62BatsE-1B
(GD)8xx
VAW-33 DET.62Night HawksEA-1F
(GA)9xx
VFP-62 DET.62Fighting PhotosRF-8A
(HU)xx
HU-2 DET.62Fleet AngelsUH-2A


(Last update on Feb.18, 2026)
CVG-7 (AG) (*6)
USS INDEPENDENCE (CVA 62)
Aug.6, 1963 - Mar.4, 1964 (Med)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-41Black AcesF-4B (*1)
200
VF-84Jolly RogersF-8C
300
VA-72Blue HawksA-4C (*2)
400
VA-86SidewindersA-4C (*3)
500
VMA-324VagabondsA-4B (*4)
601
VAH-1 (*7)Smokin' TigersA-5A (*5)
Modex : 601-612
7xx
VAW-12 DET.62BatsE-1B
Modex : 736, 737, 7xx, 7xx
8xx
VAW-33 DET.62Night HawksEA-1F
Modex : 806, 8xx, 8xx
9xx
VFP-62 DET.62Fighting PhotosRF-8A
Modex : 905, 910, 911
(HU)xx
HU-2 DET.62Fleet AngelsUH-2A
Modex : xx, xx, xx
019
COD (*8)C-1A
Bu.No.146019
(*1) VF-41
Sep.19, 1963 : F-4B 150637/AG-102
crashed into the Eastern Mediterranean Sea, off the coast of Greece
after ramp strike while landing on USS Independence (CVA 62)
(*2) VA-72
Aug.19, 1963 : A-4C 149512/AG-301
crashed into a house in the village of Plouharnel, France.
Four A-4C from USS Independence (CVA 62) were lost this day in fog
and only one of them was able to land safely
Aug.19, 1963 : A-4C 148579/AG-305
crashed into a house in the village of Plouharnel, France.
Four A-4C from USS Independence (CVA 62) were lost this day in fog
and only one of them was able to land safely
Aug.23, 1963 : A-4C 148568/AG-304
collided with the ramp of USS Independence (CVA 62)
and crashed off flight deck into water, port bow
(*2) VA-86
Aug.19, 1963 : A-4C 149631/AG-407
crashed at sea off Brittany, France.
Four A-4C from USS Independence (CVA 62) were lost this day in fog
and only one of them was able to land safely
(*4) VMA-324
Aug.18, 1963 : A-4B 144945/AG-502
crashed near the coast of France
shortly after launch from the USS Independence (CVA 62)
Aug.31, 1963 : A-4B 145054/AG-5xx
disappeared in the Mediterranean Sea
after night practice inflight refueling mission with USMC KC-130F
off of the southern tip of Corsica
and 145054 was never found
(*5) VAH-1
Sep.19, 1963 : A-5A 149290/AG-604
crashed into the sea, port side of USS Independence (CVA 62)
in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea, off the coast of Greece
possible ramp strike, but deck log does not specify
(*6) CVG-7 redesignated CVW-7 on Dec.20, 1963
(*7) VAH-1 redesignated RVAH-1 on Sep.1, 1964
(*8) assigned to USS Independence (CVA 62)


(Last update on Jan.13, 2010)
CVW-7 (AG)
USS INDEPENDENCE (CVA 62)
Jun. 1964 - Jul. 1964 (training exercises in the WestLant)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-41Black AcesF-4B
300
VA-72Blue HawksA-4E
400
VA-86SidewindersA-4E
500
VA-75Sunday PunchersA-6A
(AB)600
VAH-11 DET.8CheckertailsA-3B
7xx
VAW-12 DET.62BatsE-1B
8xx
VAW-33 DET.62Night HawksEA-1F
9xx
VFP-62 DET.62Fighting PhotosRF-8A
(HU)xx
HU-2 DET.62Fleet AngelsUH-2A


(Last update on Jan.13, 2010)
CVW-7 (AG)
USS INDEPENDENCE (CVA 62)
Sep.8, 1964 - Nov.5, 1964 (NorLant, Med)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-41Black AcesF-4B
300
VA-72Blue HawksA-4E
400
VA-86SidewindersA-4E
(AB)600
VAH-11 DET.8CheckertailsA-3B
7xx
VAW-12 DET.62BatsE-1B
8xx
VAW-33 DET.62Night HawksEA-1F
9xx
VFP-62 DET.62Fighting PhotosRF-8A
(HU)xx
HU-2 DET.62Fleet AngelsUH-2A


(Last update on Dec.13, 2023)
CVW-7 (AG)
USS INDEPENDENCE (CVA 62)
May 10, 1965 - Dec.13, 1965 (Vietnam War)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-41Black AcesF-4B
200
VF-84Jolly RogersF-4B
300-313
VA-72Blue HawksA-4E
400
VA-86SidewindersA-4E
500
VA-75Sunday PunchersA-6A
601-606
RVAH-1Smokin' TigersRA-5C
710-713
VAW-12 DET.62BatsE-1B (*1)
816-818
VAH-4 DET.62FourrunnersA-3B
(VR)7xx
VAW-13 DET.1ZappersEA-1F
Modex : 706, 7xx
(PR)xx
VQ-1 DET.World WatchersEA-3B
Modex : 4, xx
(HU)xx
HU-2 DET.62 (*2)Fleet AngelsUH-2A
Modex : 07, xx, xx
(*1) E-1B 148918 ran out of fuel and ditched into the Gulf of Tonkin
while on training mission on Sep. 22, 1965.
(*2) HU-2 redesignated HC-2 on Jul. 1, 1965.


(Last update on Oct.18, 2023)
CVW-7 (AG)
USS INDEPENDENCE (CVA 62)
Jun.13, 1966 - Feb.1, 1967 (Med)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-41Black AcesF-4B
200
VF-84Jolly RogersF-4B
300
VMA-324VagabondsA-4E
400
VA-86SidewindersA-4E
500
VA-75Sunday PunchersA-6A (*1)
600
RVAH-1Smokin' TigersRA-5C
7xx
VAW-12 DET.62BatsE-1B
(HU)xx
HC-2 DET.62Fleet AngelsUH-2A
(JQ)9, xx
VQ-2 DET.BatmenEA-3B (*2)
(*1) A-6A 149947/AG-5xx
crashed into the western Mediterranean Sea
after a bad launch off USS Independence (CVA 62) on Aug.16, 1966.
(*2) EA-3B 146458/JQ-9
struck the water aft of the ship inbound to a night recovery on the USS Independence (CVA 62)
in the central Mediterranean off Sicily, on Nov.3, 1966.


(Last update on Feb.14, 2018)
CVW-7 (AG)
USS INDEPENDENCE (CVA 62)
Apr.30, 1968 - Jan.27, 1969 (Med)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-41Black AcesF-4J
200
VF-84Jolly RogersF-4J
300
VA-76 (*1)SpiritsA-4C
400
RVAH-7Peacemakers of the FleetRA-5C (*2)
410
VAH-10 DET.62VikingsKA-3B
500
VSF-1War EaglesA-4C
600
VA-64Black LancersA-4C
700
VAW-124Bullseys HummersE-2A
731-733
VAQ-33 DET.62Night HawksEA-1F
(HU)xx
HC-2 DET.62Fleet AngelsUH-2A/B
Modex : 10, 20, xx
(JQ)xx
VQ-2 DET.BatmenEA-3B
Modex : 8, x
(*1) VA-76 disestablished on Sep.30, 1969
(*2) RVAH-7 RA-5C 147854/AG-40x
crashed somewhere in the Mediterranean Sea off the USS Independence on May 14, 1968


(Last update on Jun.27, 2012)
CVW-7 (AG)
USS INDEPENDENCE (CVA 62)
Sep.3, 1969 - Oct.9, 1969 (NorLant)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-102DiamondbacksF-4J
200
VF-33TarsiersF-4J
300
VA-106 (*1)GladiatorsA-4C
400
VAH-10 DET.62VikingsKA-3B
500
VSF-1 (*2)War EaglesA-4C
600
VA-64 (*1)Black LancersA-4C
720
VAW-122Hummer GatorsE-2A
x
RVAH-12SpeartipsRA-5C
(HU)xx
HC-2 DET.62Fleet AngelsUH-2B
xxx
VRC-40 DET.62RawhidesC-1A
(*1) VA-106 and VA-64 disestablished on Nov.7, 1969
(*2) VSF-1 disestablished on Apr. 1970

(Last update on Dec.6, 2017)


(Last update on Nov.4, 2015)
CVW-7 (AG)
USS INDEPENDENCE (CVA 62)
Apr. 1970 - Apr. 1970 (local operations in the WestLant)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-102DiamondbacksF-4J
200
VF-33TarsiersF-4J
400
VA-65TigersA-6A
600
RVAH-11CheckertailsRA-5C
610
VAH-10 DET.62VikingsKA-3B
720
VAW-122Hummer GatorsE-2A
(HT)xx
HC-4 DET.62InvadersUH-2B


(Last update on May 6, 2020)
CVW-7 (AG)
USS INDEPENDENCE (CVA 62)
Jun.23, 1970 - Jan.31, 1971 (Med)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-102DiamondbacksF-4J
200
VF-33TarsiersF-4J
300
VMA-331BumblebeesA-4E
400
VA-65TigersA-6A
550
HS-2Golden FalconsSH-3A
600
RVAH-11CheckertailsRA-5C
(ZR)610
VAH-10 DET.62 (*1)VikingsKA-3B
720
VAW-122Hummer GatorsE-2A
xxx
VRC-40 DET.62RawhidesC-1A
(*1) VAH-10 redesignated VAQ-129 on Sep.1, 1970

(Last update on May 6, 2020)


(Last update on Sep.24, 2025)
CVW-7 (AG)
USS INDEPENDENCE (CVA 62)
Sep.16, 1971 - Mar.16, 1972 (Med)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-102DiamondbacksF-4J
200
VF-33TarsiersF-4J
300
VA-66WaldosA-7E
400-407, 410
420-423
VA-65TigersA-6A
KA-6D
500
VA-12Flying UbangisA-7E
601-606
RVAH-12SpeartipsRA-5C
720-723
VAW-122Hummer GatorsE-2B
800-807
HS-6IndiansSH-3A
xxx
VRC-40 DET.10RawhidesC-1A

(Last update on Sep.24, 2025)


Redesignated CV-62 : Feb.28, 1973


(Last update on Sep.14, 2016)
CVW-7 (AG)
USS INDEPENDENCE (CV 62)
Jun.21, 1973 - Jan.19, 1974 (Med)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-102DiamondbacksF-4J
200
VF-33TarsiersF-4J
300
VA-66WaldosA-7E
400
VA-12Flying UbangisA-7E
500
VA-65TigersA-6E/KA-6D
600
RVAH-14 (*1)EaglesRA-5C
720
VAW-122Hummer GatorsE-2B
800
HS-5NightdippersSH-3D
920
VS-28HukkersS-2E
(*1) RVAH-14 disestablished on May 1, 1974


(Last update on Mar.13, 2024)
CVW-7 (AG)
USS INDEPENDENCE (CV 62)
Jul.19, 1974 - Jan.21, 1975 (Med)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-102DiamondbacksF-4J
200
VF-33TarsiersF-4J
300
VA-66WaldosA-7E
400
VA-12Flying UbangisA-7E
500-507, 510
511-514
VA-65TigersA-6E
KA-6D
601-603
RVAH-9Hoot OwlsRA-5C
710-713
VAQ-132ScorpionsEA-6B
720-723
VAW-122Hummer GatorsE-2B
800-807
HS-5NightdippersSH-3D
921-93x
VS-31TopCatsS-2G


(Last update on Aug.9, 2023)
CVW-7 (AG)
USS INDEPENDENCE (CV 62)
Oct.15, 1975 - Apr.29, 1976 (NorLant, Med)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100-107, 110-112
VF-102DiamondbacksF-4J
200-207, 210-212
VF-33TarsiersF-4J
300-307, 310-312, 314
VA-66WaldosA-7E
400-407, 410-412, 414
VA-12Flying UbangisA-7E
500-507, 510
520-524
VA-65TigersA-6E
KA-6D
601-603
RVAH-13 (*1)BatsRA-5C
710-713
VAQ-132ScorpionsEA-6B
771-774
VAW-117WallbangersE-2B
800-807
HS-5NightdippersSH-3D
(*1) RVAH-13 disestablished on Jun.30, 1976

(Last update on Aug.9, 2023)


(Last update on Jul.31, 2013)
CVW-7 (AG)
USS INDEPENDENCE (CV 62)
Mar.30, 1977 - Oct.21, 1977 (Med)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-102DiamondbacksF-4J
200
VF-33TarsiersF-4J
300
VA-66WaldosA-7E
400
VA-12Flying UbangisA-7E
500
VA-65TigersA-6E/KA-6D
600
RVAH-12SpeartipsRA-5C
614-617
VAQ-136GauntretsEA-6B
700
VS-31TopcatsS-3A
730
HS-5NightdippersSH-3D
010
VAW-117WallbangersE-2B


(Last update on Jul.15, 2015)
CVWR-20 (AF)
USS INDEPENDENCE (CV 62)
Nov. 1978 - Dec. 1978 (WestLant)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-201HuntersF-4N
200
VF-202SuperheatsF-4N
300
VA-203Blue DolphinsA-7B
400
VA-204River RattlersA-7B
500
VA-205Green FalconsA-7B
600
VFP-206HawkeyesRF-8G
xxx
HS- SH-3D
xxx
VAQ-209Star WarriorsEA-6A
xxx
VAW-78Fighting EscargotsE-2C


(Last update on Nov.27, 2013)
CVW-6 (AE)
USS INDEPENDENCE (CV 62)
Jun.28, 1979 - Dec.14, 1979 (Med)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-102DiamondbacksF-4J
200
VF-33TarsiersF-4J
300
VA-15ValionsA-7E
400
VA-87Golden WarriorsA-7E
500
VA-176ThunderboltsA-6E/KA-6D
600
VS-28HukkersS-3A
700
VAQ-130ZappersEA-6B
710
VFP-63 DET.Eyes of the FleetRF-8G
720
VAW-122SteeljawsE-2C
000
HS-15Red LionsSH-3H


(Last update on Feb.17, 2021)
CVW-6 (AE)
USS INDEPENDENCE (CV 62)
Nov.19, 1980 - Jun.10, 1981 (Med, Indian Ocean)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100-11x
VF-102DiamondbacksF-4J
115-117
VFP-63 DET.4 (*1)Eyes of the FleetRF-8G
200
VF-33TarsiersF-4J
300
VA-15ValionsA-7E
400
VA-87Golden WarriorsA-7E
500-506
520-525
VA-176ThunderboltsA-6E
KA-6D
600-603
VAW-122SteeljawsE-2C
604-607
VAQ-131LancersEA-6B
610-615
HS-15Red LionsSH-3H
700-707
712
VS-28HukkersS-3A
US-3A
(*1) VFP-63 disestablished on Jun.30, 1982


(Last update on Jan.28, 2026)
CVW-6 (AE)
USS INDEPENDENCE (CV 62)
Jun.7, 1982 - Dec.22, 1982 (Med)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-14Top HattersF-14A
200
VF-32SwordsmenF-14A
300
VA-15ValionsA-7E
400
VA-87Golden WarriorsA-7E
500-507, 510
513-515, 517
VA-176ThunderboltsA-6E
KA-6D
600-603
VAW-122SteeljawsE-2C
604-607
VAQ-131LancersEA-6B
610-615
HS-15Red LionsSH-3H
700-707, 710-711
VS-28HukkersS-3A
(JQ)12
VQ-2 DET.B (*1)BatmenEA-3B
(*1) VQ-2 DET.B
not aboard USS INDEPENDENCE (CV 62) for the entire deployment

(Last update on Jan.28, 2026)


(Last update on Aug.16, 2023)
CVW-6 (AE)
USS INDEPENDENCE (CV 62)
Oct.18, 1983 - Apr.11, 1984 (Med, Grenada)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-14Top HattersF-14A
200
VF-32SwordsmenF-14A
300
VA-15ValionsA-7E
400
VA-87Golden WarriorsA-7E
500-507, 511
513-517
VA-176ThunderboltsA-6E
KA-6D
600-603
VAW-122SteeljawsE-2C
604-607
VAQ-131LancersEA-6B
610-615
HS-15Red LionsSH-3H
700-707, 710-711
VS-28HukkersS-3A

(Last update on Aug.16, 2023)


(Last update on Jul.25, 2001)
CVW-6 (AE)
USS INDEPENDENCE (CV 62)
Oct.16, 1984 - Feb.19, 1985 (Med, Indian Ocean)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-14Top HattersF-14A
200
VF-32SwordsmenF-14A
300
VA-15 (*1)ValionsA-7E
400
VA-87 (*2)Golden WarriorsA-7E
500
VA-176ThunderboltsA-6E/KA-6D
600-603
VAW-122SteeljawsE-2C
604-607
VAQ-131LancersEA-6B
610
HS-15Red LionsSH-3H
700
VS-28HukkersS-3A
(*1) VA-15 redesignated VFA-15 on Oct.1, 1986
(*2) VA-87 redesignated VFA-87 on May 1, 1986


SLEP : Apr.1985 - Jun.6, 1988
at Philadelphia Naval Shipyard


(Last update on Nov.23, 2011)
CVW-10 (NM)
USS INDEPENDENCE (CV 62)
1987 - 1988 (Not deployment)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-191 (*1) (*2)Satan's KittensF-14A
200
VF-194 (*3) (*4)HellfiresF-14A
400
VFA-161 (*5)ChargersFA-18A
600
VAW-111 (*6)Grey BeretsE-2C
610
HS-16 (*7)NighthawksSH-3H
700
VS-35 (*8)BoomerangsS-3A
(*1) VF-191 recommissioned on Dec.4, 1986
(*2) VF-191 disestablished on Apr.30, 1988
(*3) VF-194 recommissioned on Dec.1, 1986
(*4) VF-194 disestablished on Apr.30, 1988
(*5) VFA-161 disestablished on Apr.1, 1988
(*6) VAW-111 disestablished on Apr.30, 1988
(*7) HS-16 disestablished on Jun.1, 1988
(*8) VS-35 disestablished on Jun.1, 1988


(Last update on Jan.27, 2016)
CVW-17 (AA)
USS INDEPENDENCE (CV 62)
Aug.15, 1988 - Oct.8, 1988
(Homeport change : Norfolk to San Diego)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
(AK)100
VFA-131Wild CatsFA-18A
200
VF-103SluggersF-14A
500
VA-155Silver FoxesA-6E
(AB)520
VA-85 DET.Black FalconsKA-6D
600
VAW-125Tigertails
or
Torchbearers		E-2C
610
HS-3TridentsSH-3H
700
VS-30Diamond CuttersS-3A
(RW)33, 35
VRC-30 DET.62ProvidersC-2A


(Last update on Feb.24, 2016)
CVW-14 (NK)
USS INDEPENDENCE (CV 62)
Apr.27, 1990 - May 20, 1990 (RIMPAC 1990)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-154Black KnightsF-14A
200
VF-21Free LancersF-14A
300
VFA-113StingersFA-18A
400
VFA-25Fist of the FleetFA-18A
500
VA-196Main BatteryA-6E
600-603
VAW-113Black EaglesE-2C
604-607
VAQ-139CougarsEA-6B
610
HS-8EightballersSH-3H
700
VS-37SawbucksS-3A
(RW)xx
VRC-30 DET.62ProvidersC-2A


CVW-14 (NK)
USS INDEPENDENCE (CV 62)
Jun.23, 1990 - Dec.20, 1990 (WestPac, Indian Ocean, Arabian Gulf)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-154Black KnightsF-14A
200
VF-21Free LancersF-14A
300
VFA-113StingersFA-18A
400
VFA-25Fist of the FleetFA-18A
500
VA-196Main BatteryA-6E
600-603
VAW-113Black EaglesE-2C
604-607
VAQ-139CougarsEA-6B
610
HS-8EightballersSH-3H
700
VS-37SawbucksS-3A


(Last update on Dec.30, 2015)
CVW-14 (NK)
USS INDEPENDENCE (CV 62)
( West Coast to Japan Transfar )
Aug.5, 1991 - Aug.22, 1991 (West Coast to Hawaii)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-154Black KnightsF-14A
200
VF-21Free LancersF-14A
300
VFA-113StingersFA-18C
400
VFA-25Fist of the FleetFA-18C
500
VA-196Main BatteryA-6E
600
VAW-113Black EaglesE-2C
610
HS-8EightballersSH-3H
620
VAQ-139CougarsEA-6B
700
VS-21Fighting RedtailsS-3B
(RW)xx
VRC-30 DET.AProvidersC-2A
(Last update on Sep.11, 2002)
CVW-5 (NF)
USS INDEPENDENCE (CV 62)
( West Coast to Japan Transfar )
Aug.28, 1991 - Sep.11, 1991 (Hawaii to Japan)
Modex
SquadronAircraft
100
VF-154Black KnightsF-14A
200
VF-21Free LancersF-14A
300
VFA-192Golden DragonsFA-18C
400
VFA-195DambustersFA-18C
500
VA-115EaglesA-6E
600
VAW-115Liberty BellsE-2C
610
HS-12WyvernsSH-3H
620
VAQ-136GauntletsEA-6B
700
VS-21Fighting RedtailsS-3B
(RG)4xx
(RG)71x
VRC-50 DET.Foo DogsC-2A
US-3A