VA-1L (U.S. Navy)

VA-1L was an Attack Squadron of the U.S. Navy. It was established as Torpedo Squadron VT-58 on 19 March 1946 at NAAS Fentress and moved in June to NAS Atlantic City. It was redesignated VA-1L on 15 November 1946. The squadron was disestablished on 20 November 1948.

Significant events
The squadron’s mission, when established, was to work with the Operational Development Force United States Fleet (COMOPDEVFOR). That organization’s duties included the operational test and evaluation of new weapons, equipment and methods for use by the fleet; reporting the results; and recommending required training, operating procedures and tactical doctrine. To accomplish this mission, the squadron operated three different types of aircraft, the F6F-5N Hellcat, SB2C-5 Helldiver and TBM-3 Avenger, giving them a day and night capability.

When the squadron received the TBM-3W aircraft in March 1947, it also received qualified personnel to support and operate the airborne early warning (AEW) TBMs. In April and May 1947, the squadron operated aboard USS Saipan (CVL-48) during her shakedown cruise in the Caribbean. In 1948, it received the XBT-2D1 and AD-2 versions of the Douglas A-1 Skyraider. The squadron was disestablished on 20 November 1948.