In Feb 1952, the squadron began initial training in the F2H Banshee, and in Apr 1953, the squadron embarked on in Dec 1951, the unit transferred to NAS Cecil Field, Florida.
In Feb 1952, the squadron began initial training in the F2H Banshee, and in Apr 1953, the squadron embarked on angled deck carrier. After returning from a cruise aboard USS Leyte (CV-32) in Dec 1951, the unit transferred to NAS Cecil Field, Florida.