VQ-1

Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron 1
VQ-1 insignia
Active1 June 1955 - Present
Country United States
Branch United States Navy
TypeFleet Air Reconnaissance
RoleAerial reconnaissance
signals intelligence
Garrison/HQNaval Air Station Whidbey Island
Nickname(s)World Watchers
EngagementsGulf of Tonkin incident
Vietnam War
Gulf War
Hainan Island incident
Operation Enduring Freedom
Aircraft flown
ReconnaissanceLockheed P-3 Orion
Lockheed EP-3
WV-2Q Super Constellations
EA-3 Skywarrior

Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron 1 (VQ-1) is an aviation unit of the United States Navy established on 1 June 1955. Its role is aerial reconnaissance and signals intelligence. The squadron is nicknamed the "World Watchers" and is based at NAS Whidbey Island, flying Lockheed EP-3E Aries II aircraft.