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Old 8th Mar 2018, 00:20
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MartinShadbolt
 
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The 'V' comes from the french 'voler' - to fly. So all aircraft carriers are CV..., which means Aviation Cruiser, with a 'N' for nuclear - don't get me started on the correct pronunciation .

So, fixed wing squadrons inherited the 'V' and the second letter indicates Fighter (VF), Attack (VA) Fighter/Attack (VFA), Patrol (VP); except for marine squadrons which are always 'VMx...'. Helicopter squadrons start with a 'H' and lighter-than-air (blimps) used to start with 'Z'.

Since I'm not allowed to post links , have a look at the wikipedia articles on USN hull classification codes and the list of USN flying squadrons.

Hope this answers the question
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