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.
Heavy Attack Squadron 8: The Cold War To Vietnam Strike Legacy Of The Fireballers
Heavy Attack Squadron 8 operated A-3 Skywarriors from 1957 to 1968, deploying to Vietnam aboard…
Tactical Aerial Refueling Squadron 308: The Cold War Skywarrior Legacy Of The Griffins
Tactical Aerial Refueling Squadron 308 “Griffins” supported US Navy operations with KA-3B Skywarriors, aerial refueling…
Attack Squadron 152: The Korean To Vietnam War Journey Of The Mavericks
Attack Squadron 152 “Friendlies” served from Korea to Vietnam, flying the Corsair and Skyraider before…
Attack Squadron 127: The Three-Decade Legacy of Royal Blues
Attack Squadron 127 “Royal Blues” became the Navy’s premier A-4 adversary training squadron, later flying…
Attack Squadron 44 – The Two-Decade Service Of The Hornets
VA-44 was established twice by the US Navy, serving in the Korean War before becoming…
Attack Squadron 93: The Cold War Journey Of The Blue Blazers And Ravens
Attack Squadron 93 flew the A-4 Skyhawk and A-7 Corsair II in Vietnam and Cold…
Attack Squadron 72: The Forty-Six-Year Strike Legacy Of The Blue Hawks
Attack Squadron 72 was one of the US Navy's longest-serving attack squadrons, flying from World…
Attack Squadron 112: The WWII To Cold War Journey Of The Broncos
The story of VA-112, a US Navy attack squadron that evolved from piston-engine fighters to…
Strike Fighter Squadron 105: The Multi-Decade Strike Legacy Of The Gunslingers
The six-decade story of the US Navy’s Gunslingers, from A-7 Corsair II combat in Vietnam…
Attack Squadron 65 – Five-Decade Legacy of World Famous Fighting Tigers
VA-65, the US Navy’s World Famous Fighting Tigers, flew from WWII-era aircraft to the A-6…
Attack Squadron 45 – From Torpedo Bombers to F-16 Adversary Fighters
Attack Squadron 45 was established three times by the US Navy, serving as a postwar…
Attack Squadron 55: The Three-Decade Carrier Legacy Of The Warhorses
Attack Squadron 55, the US Navy’s Warhorses, served from WWII through Vietnam, flying the TBF…
Attack Squadron 46 – The Cold War To Desert Storm History Of The Clansmen
Attack Squadron 46, the US Navy’s “Clansmen,” flew combat missions from Vietnam to Desert Storm…
Attack Squadron 155 – A Legacy of Courage from WWII to Iraq
Attack Squadron 155 was formed three times, serving from WWII and Korea to Vietnam and…
Attack Squadron 128 – The Twenty-Eight-Year Legacy Of The Golden Intruders
Attack Squadron 128, the Golden Intruders, trained A-6 Intruder crews for the US Navy and…
Attack Squadron 12 – The Four Decade Combat Legacy Of The Flying Ubangis
Attack Squadron 12 (VA-12) served the US Navy for over four decades, flying from the…
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