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VA-66 Waldos Squadron Patch – Sew On

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Enjoy this VA-66 Waldos Squadron Patch that is beautifully embroidered.  You’ll be able to display or wear with pride.

  • 4 inch
  • Embroidered
  • US Naval Aviator Owned Business

15 in stock (can be backordered)

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VA-66 Waldos Squadron Patch

Enjoy this VA-66 Waldos Squadron Patch that is beautifully embroidered.  You’ll be able to display or wear with pride.

  • 4 inch
  • Embroidered
  • US Naval Aviator Owned Business

The squadron’s second insignia was approved by CNO on 25 January 1955. This insignia, a rooster toting a machine gun, became a well known design during the next three decades. Colors for the insignia were: a black background outlined in red; the rooster was red with black markings; his feet and beak were yellow, as well as the life vest; the face, hands and neck were white with black markings and he had black eyes; his claws and spurs were gray; the machine gun was gray with black markings and white smoke trailing from the barrel; and the banner was white, outlined in black and with black letters.
The insignia continued in use following the squadron’s redesignation on 1 July 1955.
Nickname: Waldomen, circa 1950s-early 1960s.
Waldos, circa early 1960s–1987.

27 May 1959: During the squadron’s deployment to the Mediterranean Sea, the commanding officer, Commander McNeil, was killed in an aircraft accident during a practice Carrier Controlled Approach.

14 Aug 1962: The squadron participated in cross deck operations aboard the British carrier HMS Hermes (R12).

Oct–Dec 1962: While embarked in USS Enterprise (CVAN-65), the squadron participated in the Cuban blockade.

31 Jul–3 Oct 1964: Enterprise, with VA-66 embarked, participated in Operation Sea Orbit, the first circumnavigation of the world by a nuclear task force. The sixty-five day voyage was accomplished without replenishment. The squadron participated in numerous airpower demonstrations during the voyage.

8 Jun 1967: VA-66’s aircraft were part of an Air Wing 6 strike group that was launched to defend USS Liberty (AGTR-5) when she came under attack by the Israelis during the 1967 Six-Day War. When word was received that the attack had been a mistake on the part of the Israelis, the aircraft were recalled.

Jun 1970: VA-66, embarked in USS Forrestal (CVA-59), operated in the Eastern Mediterranean after Americans were taken hostage by the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine in Amman, Jordan.

Oct–Nov 1973: Embarked on USS Independence (CV-62), the squadron operated south of Crete during the Yom Kippur War.

Aug 1974: USS Independence (CV-62) relieved USS America (CV-66) off Cyprus following the 1974 Cypriot coup d’état. During the crisis the American Ambassador was killed and anti-American demonstrations took place which led to the evacuation of U.S. citizens to American vessels.

15 Apr 1980: USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN-69) deployed to the Indian Ocean as part of the continuing response to the Iran hostage crisis.

22 Dec 1980: The squadron returned from its deployment to the Indian Ocean after spending a total of 246 days at sea. With only one port visit, the longest at sea period was for 153 days.

Jun 1982: After the Israeli invasion of Lebanon on 6 June, VA-66 operated in the Eastern Mediterranean. During the latter part of June the American carrier forces in the Mediterranean included Eisenhower (CVN-69), Independence (CV-62), Forrestal (CV-59), and John F. Kennedy (CV-67).

24 Jun 1982: VA-66 provided air support during the evacuation of Americans from Beirut, Lebanon, prior to the siege of Beirut by the Israelis.

25 Oct 1983: Due to the 1983 Beirut barracks bombing, Eisenhower (CVN-69) terminated its visit to Naples and departed for the eastern Mediterranean. The squadron operated in the vicinity of Lebanon until the latter part of November.

7 Mar 1985: Eisenhower  cut short a visit to Palma, Spain, and made a high speed transit to the Eastern Mediterranean due to the increased tension in Lebanon.

1 Oct 1986: The Waldos of VA-66 were officially disestablished but continued to operate as a detachment. The detachment continued to operate because its primary mission during the deployment was to provide HARM missile support for the air wing and carrier.

30 Jan 1987: USS Kennedy (CV-67) cancelled its port visit to Malaga, Spain, and made a high speed transit to the eastern Mediterranean due to the increased tension over the Lebanon hostage crisis.

31 Mar 1987: VA-66 Detachment was disestablished.

 

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