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…
Torpedo Squadron 41 – The Short-Lived Legacy of the TBM Avenger Fleet
The US Navy's VT-41 evolved from a WWII torpedo squadron into a dedicated anti-submarine warfare…
Attack Squadron 135 – The Five-Year WWII-to-Cold War Legacy Of The Uninvited
Attack Squadron 135, known as the “Uninvited,” fought across the Pacific in WWII, flying TBF…
Attack Squadron 15: The Twenty-Seven-Year Combat Legacy Of The Valions
Attack Squadron 15 (VA-15) evolved from a WWII torpedo squadron into a frontline US Navy…
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…
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