VF-52
| Fighter Squadron 52 | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1 May 1945 – 23 February 1959 |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Role | Fighter aircraft Ground Attack Close Air Support |
| Part of | Inactive |
| Nickname(s) | Sealancers |
| Engagements | Korean War |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Fighter | F4U-4 Corsair TO-1 Shooting Star F9F-2 Panther F2H-3 Banshee |
Fighter Squadron 52 or VF-52 was an aviation unit of the United States Navy. Originally established as Bombing Fighting Squadron 5 (VBF-5) on 8 May 1945, it was redesignated Fighting Squadron 6A (VF-6A) on 15 November 1946, redesignated as Fighter Squadron 52 (VF-52) on 16 August 1948 it was disestablished on 23 February 1959. It was the third US Navy squadron to be designated as VF-52.