Squadron Histories

Explore the histories of the squadrons that served during WWI and WWII. From their formation and combat operations to the aircraft they flew, the people who served, and the insignia and traditions that defined them, this series preserves the stories and legacies of military aviation units from around the world.

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Attack Squadron 23: The Two Decade Service Legacy Of The Black Knights

Attack Squadron 23 (VA-23), the Black Knights, served in the Korean and Vietnam Wars, pioneering…

Torpedo Squadron 58 – The Cold War Transition Strike Unit That Shaped Carrier History

Established in 1946, US Navy Torpedo Squadron 58 tested new carrier aircraft, weapons, and tactics,…

Attack Squadron 35: The Winged Dragon Lineage of Navy Strike Aviation

Attack Squadron 35 (VA-35) evolved from a 1925 torpedo squadron into a veteran WWII carrier…

Squadron Histories: The 708th Bomb Squadron and the Eighth Air Force’s War Over Europe

Discover the history of the 708th Bomb Squadron, a B-17 Flying Fortress unit of the…