 In May 1955, the squadron again upgraded to the swept wing F9F-8 Cougar and in March 1956 was redesignated Attack Squadron One Hundred Thirteen (VA-113).In April 1957, they transitioned to the A-4 Skyhawk, flying several different Skyhawk models over the next 11 years.While operating from in August–September 1958, the squadron was part of a task force that provided support to the Republic of China during the shelling of the Quemoy Islands by the Chinese Communists.