VA-112 Broncos Squadron Patch – Plastic Backing
VA-112 Broncos Squadron Patch – Plastic Backing VA-112 was an Attack Squadron of the U.S. Navy. It was established as Bomber-Fighter Squadron VBF-11 on 9 April 1945, redesignated Fighter Squadron VF-12A on 15 November 1946, then as VF-112 on 15 … Read More
VA-15 Valions Squadron Patch – Plastic Backing
VA-15 Valions Squadron Patch – Plastic Backing Attack Squadron 15 (VA-15), nicknamed the Valions, was an aviation unit of the United States Navy. It was established as Torpedo Squadron 4 (VT-4) on 10 January 1942, redesignated VA-2A on 15 November … Read More
VA-153 Blue Tails Squadron Patch – Plastic Backing
VA-153 Blue Tails Squadron Patch – Plastic Backing VA-153 was an Attack Squadron of the U.S. Navy. During a 1949 reorganization of the Naval Air Reserve, a Fighter Squadron at NAS New York (believed to have been VF-718) was redesignated … Read More
VA-156 Iron Tigers Squadron Patch – Plastic Backing
VA-156 Iron Tigers Squadron Patch – Plastic Backing A squadron patch of the VA-156 Iron Tigers with plastic backing
VA-165 Boomers Squadron Patch – Plastic Backing
VA-165 Boomers Squadron Patch – Plastic Backing Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons Volume 1: VA-165 Lineage Established as Attack Squadron ONE HUNDRED SIXTY FIVE (VA-165) on 1 September 1960. The first squadron to be assigned the VA-165 designation. Squadron … Read More
VA-176 Thunderbolts Squadron Patch – Plastic Backing
VA-176 Thunderbolts Squadron Patch – Plastic Backing VA-176 was established on 4 June 1955 and equipped with the Douglas AD-6 Skyraider and assigned to the Atlantic Fleet. A year later the first deployment followed on board the aircraft carrier USS … Read More
VA-185 Nighthawks Squadron Patch – Plastic Backing
VA-185 Nighthawks Squadron Patch – Plastic Backing VA-185, nicknamed the Nighthawks, was an Attack Squadron of the U.S. Navy. It was established on 1 December 1986 and disestablished on 30 August 1991. Operational history September 1987: The squadron was forward … Read More
VA-192 Golden Dragons Squadron Patch – Plastic Backing
VA-192 Golden Dragons Squadron Patch – Plastic Backing The squadron’s first insignia was approved by the Chief of Naval Operations on 11 October 1945 and consisted of a reddish brown kangaroo with crimson boxing gloves on a white cloud. The … Read More
VA-37 Bulls Squadron Patch – Plastic Backing
VA-37 Bulls Squadron Patch – Plastic Backing 1960s Early insignia. VA-37 was established as an A-7 Corsair II squadron on July 1, 1966. After training with VA-174 in the operation of the A-7 Corsair II from Jul–Nov 1967, VA-37 became … Read More
VA-72 Blue Hawks Squadron Patch – Plastic Backing
VA-72 Blue Hawks Squadron Patch – Plastic Backing Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) was an aviation unit of the U.S. Navy. It was established as Bomber Fighter Squadron 18 (VBF-18) on 25 January 1945. The squadron was redesignated as Fighter Squadron … Read More
VA-75 Sunday Punchers Squadron Patch – Plastic Backing
VA-75 Sunday Punchers Squadron Patch – Plastic Backing From the Dictionary of Naval Aviation Squadrons World War II VB-18 SB2C-3 on USS Intrepid during the Battle of Leyte Gulf in 1944 5 February 1944: Lieutenant Commander Dickson, the squadron’s commanding … Read More
VA-83 Rampagers Patch – Plastic Backing
VA-83 Rampagers Patch – Plastic Backing The squadron’s first insignia was approved by CNO on 16 May 1950. Colors for the insignia were: a yellow background; black bull with brown hair around the horns; white horns with light blue shading; … Read More
VA-83 Rampagers Squadron Patch – Plastic Backing
VA-83 Rampagers Squadron Patch The squadron’s first insignia was approved by CNO on 16 May 1950. Colors for the insignia were: a yellow background; black bull with brown hair around the horns; white horns with light blue shading; the teeth, … Read More
VA-95 Green Lizards Squadron Patch – Plastic Backing
VA-95 Green Lizards Squadron Patch – Plastic Backing The third VA-95, nicknamed the Green Lizards, was an Attack Squadron of the U.S. Navy. It was the third squadron to bear that designation. The squadron was established on 1 April 1972, … Read More
VA-95 Sky Knights Squadron Patch – Plastic Backing
VA-95 Sky Knights Squadron Patch – Plastic Backing The second VA-95 was an Attack Squadron of the U.S. Navy, and was the second of three unrelated squadrons to bear that designation. It was established on 26 March 1952, and disestablished … Read More
VAQ-130 Zappers Squadron Patch – Plastic Backing
VAQ-130 Zappers Squadron Patch – Plastic Backing Electronic Attack Squadron One Three Zero is the oldest electronic warfare squadron in the United States Navy. VAQ-130 adopted the nickname “Zappers” and the Zapper Dragon insignia when the squadron was originally commissioned … Read More
VF-154 Black Knights Squadron Patch – Plastic Backing
VF-154 Black Knights Squadron Patch – Plastic Backing Strike Fighter Squadron 154 (VFA-154), also known as the “Black Knights,” is a USN strike fighter squadron stationed at Naval Air Station Lemoore. The Black Knights are an operational fleet squadron flying … Read More
VF-24 Renegades Squadron Patch – Plastic Backing
VF-24 Renegades Squadron Patch – Plastic Backing Fighter Squadron 24 (VF-24), called the Fighting Renegades was a fighter squadron of the United States Navy. Originally established as Fighter Squadron 211 in June 1955, it was redesignated VF-24 on 9 March … Read More
VP-16 War Eagles Squadron Patch – Plastic Backing
VP-16 War Eagles Squadron Patch – Plastic Backing Patrol Squadron SIXTEEN was commissioned at NAS Cecil Field, Jacksonville, Florida in May 1946 as Naval Air Reserve Training Squadron VP-ML-56 and equipped with six PBY “Catalina” amphibians. Redesignated Patrol Squadron 741 … Read More
VP-17 White Lightnings Squadron Patch – Plastic Backing
VP-17 White Lightnings Squadron Patch – Plastic Backing Lineage Established as Reserve Patrol Squadron NINE HUNDRED SIXTEEN (VP-916) on 1 July 1946. Redesignated Medium Patron SIXTY SIX (VP-ML-66) on 15 November 1946. Redesignated Patrol Squadron SEVEN HUNDRED SEVENTY TWO (VP-772) … Read More
VP-22 Blue Geese Squadron Patch – Plastic Backing
VP-22 Blue Geese Squadron Patch – Plastic Backing VP-22 was a Patrol Squadron of the U.S. Navy. The squadron was established as Patrol Squadron 4D-14 (VP-4D14) on 15 September 1928, redesignated Patrol Squadron 4-B (VP-4B) on 21 January 1931, redesignated … Read More
VP-23 Seahawks Squadron Patch – Plastic Backing
VP-23 Seahawks Squadron Patch – Plastic Backing Established as Weather Reconnaissance Squadron THREE (VPW-3) on 17 May 1946. Redesignated Meteorology Squadron THREE (VPM-3) on 15 November 1946. Redesignated Heavy Patrol Squadron (Landplane) THREE (VP-HL-3) on 8 December 1947, the second … Read More
VP-45 Pelicans Squadron Patch – Plastic Backing
VP-45 Pelicans Squadron Patch – Plastic Backing VP-45 COMMAND HISTORY Patrol Squadron FORTY-FIVE (VP-45) home ported at NAS Jacksonville, Florida, was initially commissioned Patrol Squadron TWO ZERO FIVE (VP-205) on 1 November 1942 at NAS Norfolk, Virginia. The squadron was … Read More
VR-21 Pineapple Express Squadron Patch – Plastic Backing
VR-21 Pineapple Express Squadron Patch – Plastic Backing VR-21 was headquartered at NAS Barbers Point, Hawaii and detachments were established at North Island, NAS Alameda, California, and Naval Air Facility Atsugi, Japan. VR-21 operated the Navy’s first dedicated Carrier Onboard … Read More
VRC-30 Providers Squadron Patch – Plastic Backing
VRC-30 Providers Squadron Patch – Plastic Backing Fleet Logistics Support Squadron Three Zero (VRC-30), traces its ancestry to Air Transport Squadron Five (VR-5) which was established on 24 June 1943 at Naval Air Station Seattle. The Squadron was tasked with … Read More
VS-33 Screwbirds Squadron Patch – Plastic Backing
VS-33 Screwbirds Squadron Patch – Plastic Backing VS-33 was commissioned April 1, 1960, as Air Anti-Submarine Squadron (VS) 33 in San Diego. They were the first fixed-wing anti-submarine squadron to be commissioned under the Navy’s carrier group concept. They originally … Read More
VS-35 Blue Wolves Squadron Patch – Plastic Backing
VS-35 Blue Wolves Squadron Patch – Plastic Backing Sea Control Squadron 35 (VS-35), known as the Boomerangers was an anti-submarine/surface squadron of the United States Navy. Established on 3 January 1961, at Naval Air Station Los Alamitos, California, it was … Read More
VS-37 Sawbuck Squadron Patch – Plastic Backing
VS-37 Sawbuck Squadron Patch – Plastic Backing Sea Control Squadron 37 (SEACONRON 37) Carrier Air Anti-Submarine Squadron 37 (AIRASRON 37) VS-37 ‘Rooster Tails / Sawbucks’
VS-38 Red Griffins Squadron Patch – Plastic Backing
VS-38 Red Griffins Squadron Patch – Plastic Backing VS-38 DEPLOYMENTS – MAJOR EVENTS Add a VS-38 Shellback Initiation Add a VS-38 Deployment – Major Event Month Year to Month Year Deployment / Event MAR 1952 – MAR 1953 Korean War … Read More
VT-31 Wise Owls Squadron Patch – Plastic Backing
VT-31 Wise Owls Squadron Patch – Plastic Backing SQUADRON HISTORY Training Squadron THIRTY-ONE began training Student Naval Aviators in February 1958 as Advanced Training Unit 601. The unit, assigned to NAS Corpus Christi, flew the Beechcraft SNB multi-engine aircraft … Read More
A-6 Intruder Patch – Plastic Backing
A-6 Intruder Patch – Plastic Backing A squadron patch of the A-6 Intruders with plastic backing
Fly Navy Beat Army Patch – Plastic Backing
Fly Navy Beat Army Patch – Plastic Backing A squadron patch of the Fly Navy Beat Army with plastic backing
HS-12 Wyverns Squadron Patch – Plastic Backing
HS-12 Wyverns Squadron Patch – Plastic Backing A squadron patch of the HS-12 Wyverns with plastic backing
HS-6 Indians Squadron Patch – Plastic Backing
HS-6 Indians Squadron Patch – Plastic Backing Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron SIX (HS-6) was established on 1 June 1956 aboard USS Princeton (CVS-37) midway between the islands of Formosa and Okinawa. Initially, the squadron flew the Sikorsky HO4S-3, but two years … Read More
HSC-5 Nightdippers Squadron Patch – Plastic Backing
HSC-5 Nightdippers Squadron Patch – Plastic Backing HSC-5 SQUADRON HISTORY The HSC-5 “World Famous Nightdippers” are part of Carrier Air Wing SEVEN assigned to USS DWIGHT D. EISENHOWER (CVN 69). The Nightdippers most recently transitioned from two variants of the … Read More
HSM-46 Grand Masters Squadron Patch – Plastic Backing
HSM-46 Grand Masters Squadron Patch – Plastic Backing A squadron patch of the HSM-46 Grand Masters with plastic backing The “GRANDMASTERS” The mission of HSM-46 is to train, deploy and support combat-ready MH-60R detachments for assignment to individual air-capable ships … Read More
HSM-72 Proud Warriors “Big Chief” Squadron Patch – Plastic Backing
HSM-72 Proud Warriors “Big Chief” Squadron Patch – Plastic Backing A squadron patch of the HSM-72 Proud Warriors “Big Chief” with plastic backing HSM-72 Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron Seven-Two, also known as Proud Warriors is a helicopter squadron of the … Read More
HSM-72 Proud Warriors Throwback Squadron Patch – Plastic Backing
HSM-72 Proud Warriors Throwback Squadron Patch – Plastic Backing A squadron patch of the HSM-72 Proud Warriors with plastic backing HSM-72 Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron Seven-Two, also known as Proud Warriors is a helicopter squadron of the United States Navy … Read More
HT-18 Naval Aviator Chest Patch – Plastic Backing
HT-18 Naval Aviator Chest Patch – Plastic Backing Helicopter Training Squadron EIGHTEEN (HT-18), established in 1972, continues its in-depth training of student aviators graduating professional naval officers and aviators who are “Fleet Ready,” able to meet today’s real world missions … Read More
Naval Weapons Test Squadron Point Mugu Patch – Plastic Backing
Naval Weapons Test Squadron Point Mugu Patch – Plastic Backing A squadron patch of the Naval Weapons Test Squadron Point Mugu with plastic backing. 4″ Patch
RVAH-1 Smokin Tigers Squadron Patch – Plastic Backing
RVAH-1 Smokin Tigers Squadron Patch – Plastic Backing RVAH-1 was a Reconnaissance Attack (Heavy) Squadron of the U.S. Navy. Originally established as Heavy Attack Squadron One (VAH-1) on 1 November 1955, it was redesignated as Reconnaissance Attack (Heavy) Squadron One … Read More
RVAH-12 Speartips Squadron Patch – Plastic Backing
RVAH-12 Speartips Squadron Patch RVAH-12 was a Reconnaissance Attack (Heavy) Squadron of the U.S. Navy. The squadron was established on 1 July 1965 and disestablished on 2 July 1979. Operational history RVAH-12 / Cold War and Vietnam RVAH-12 was established … Read More
RVAH-14 Eagle Eyes Squadron Patch – Plastic Backing
RVAH-14 Eagle Eyes Squadron Patch RVAH-14 was a Reconnaissance Attack (Heavy) Squadron of the U.S. Navy. The squadron was established on 14 February 1968 and disestablished on 1 May 1974. Operational history RVAH-14 RVAH-14 was the last squadron specifically formed … Read More
RVAH-3 Sea Dragons Squadron Patch – Plastic Backing
RVAH-3 Sea Dragons Squadron Patch – Plastic Backing RVAH-3 was a Reconnaissance Attack (Heavy) Squadron of the U.S. Navy that served as the Fleet Replacement Squadron (FRS) for the RVAH community. Originally established as Heavy Attack Squadron Three (VAH-3) on … Read More
RVAH-5 Savage Sons Squadron Patch – Plastic Backing
RVAH-5 Savage Sons Squadron Patch – Plastic Backing RVAH-5 was a Reconnaissance Attack (Heavy) Squadron of the U.S. Navy. Originally established as Composite Squadron Five (VC-5) at NAS Moffett Field, California on 9 September 1948, it was redesignated as Heavy … Read More
RVAH-6 Fleurs Squadron Patch – Plastic Backing
RVAH-6 Fleurs Squadron Patch RVAH-6 was a Reconnaissance Attack (Heavy) Squadron of the U.S. Navy. Originally established as Composite Squadron Six (VC-6) on 6 January 1950, it was redesignated as Heavy Attack Squadron Six (VAH-6) on 1 July 1956 and … Read More
RVAH-7 Peacemakers Squadron Patch – Plastic Backing
RVAH-7 Peacemakers Squadron Patch RVAH-7 was a reconnaissance attack (heavy) squadron of the U.S. Navy. Originally established as Composite Squadron Seven (VC-7) on 10 August 1950, it was redesignated as Heavy Attack Squadron Seven (VAH-7) on 1 November 1955 and … Read More
Secret Squirrel Patch – Plastic Backing
Secret Squirrel Patch – Plastic Backing
U.S. Navy RVAH-13 Bats Squadron Patch – Plastic Backing
U.S. Navy RVAH-13 Bats Squadron Patch – Plastic Backing RVAH-13 was a Reconnaissance Attack (Heavy) Squadron of the U.S. Navy. Originally established as Heavy Attack Squadron Thirteen (VAH-13) on 3 January 1961 it was redesignated as Reconnaissance Attack (Heavy) Squadron … Read More
U.S. Navy RVAH-9 Hoot Owls Squadron Patch – Plastic Backing
U.S. Navy RVAH-9 Hoot Owls Squadron Patch – Plastic Backing RVAH-9 was a Reconnaissance Attack (Heavy) Squadron of the U.S. Navy. Originally established as Composite Squadron Nine (VC-9) on 15 January 1953, it was redesignated as Heavy Attack Squadron Nine … Read More
U.S. Navy VP-26 Tridents Squadron Patch – Plastic Backing
U.S. Navy VP-26 Tridents Squadron Patch – Plastic Backing The VP-26 Tridents are a United States Navy aircraft squadron based at Naval Air Station Jacksonville in Florida. The squadron flies Boeing P-8A patrol aircraft. It was established as Bombing Squadron … Read More
U.S. Navy VP-31 Black Lightning Squadron Patch – Plastic Backing
U.S. Navy VP-31 Black Lightning Squadron Patch – Plastic Backing VP-31, Patrol Squadron 31 was a maritime patrol squadron of the United States Navy. It was established on 30 June 1960 to train replacement aircrew and maintenance personnel. It was … Read More
U.S. Navy VP-4 Skinny Dragons Squadron Patch – Plastic Backing
U.S. Navy VP-4 Skinny Dragons – Plastic Backing Patrol Squadron Four (VP-4) is a U.S. Navy land-based patrol squadron based at the Naval Air Station Whidbey Island, Oak Harbor, Washington, which is tasked to undertake maritime patrol, anti-submarine warfare (ASW), … Read More
U.S. Navy VP-49 No Sanctuary in the Deep – Plastic Backing
U.S. Navy VP-49 No Sanctuary in the Deep – Plastic Backing VP-49 was a long-lived Patrol Squadron of the U.S. Navy, having held that designation for 45 years from 1948 to 1994. Its nickname was the Woodpeckers from 1973 to … Read More
U.S. Navy VP-56 Dragons Squadron Patch – Plastic Backing
U.S. Navy VP-56 Dragons Squadron Patch – Plastic Backing VP-56, nicknamed the Dragons, was a long-lived Patrol Squadron of the U.S. Navy. It was originally established as Patrol Squadron VP-900 on 1 July 1946, redesignated Medium Patrol Squadron (Landplane) VP-ML-71 … Read More
U.S. Navy VP-62 Broad Arrows Squadron Patch – Plastic Backing
U.S. Navy VP-62 Broad Arrows Squadron Patch – Plastic Backing VP-62 is a Patrol Squadron of the United States Navy Reserve. The squadron was established on 1 November 1970. It is the fourth squadron to be designated VP-62, the first … Read More
U.S. Navy VP-64 Condors Squadron Patch – Plastic Backing
U.S. Navy VP-64 Condors Squadron Patch – Plastic Backing VP-64, nicknamed the Condors, was a Patrol Squadron of the U.S. Navy Reserve. The squadron was established on 1 November 1970 and redesignated Fleet Logistics Support Squadron VR-64 on 18 September … Read More
U.S. Navy VP-65 Tridents Squadron Patch – Plastic Backing
U.S. Navy VP-65 Tridents – Plastic Backing VP-65, nicknamed the Tridents, was a Patrol Squadron of the U.S. Navy Reserve. The squadron was established on 16 November 1970 at NAS Los Alamitos, California, and moved on 6 January 1971 to … Read More
U.S. Navy VP-93 Executioners Squadron Patch – Plastic Backing
U.S. Navy VP-93 Executioners Squadron Patch – Plastic Backing VP-93, nicknamed the Executioners, was a Patrol Squadron of the U.S. Navy Reserve. It was the second squadron to be assigned the VP-93 designation. The squadron was established on 1 July … Read More
US Navy SAR Patch – Plastic Backing
US Navy SAR Patch – Plastic Backing A squadron patch of the US Navy SAR with plastic backing
US NAVY VAW-115 LIBERTY BELLS SENTENIL PATCH – Plastic Backing
US NAVY VAW-115 LIBERTY BELLS SENTENIL PATCH – Plastic Backing Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 115 (VAW-115), also known as the “Liberty Bells”, is a United States Navy airborne early warning and control squadron that flies the E-2C Hawkeye Squadron … Read More
US NAVY VP-22 BLUE GEESE SQUADRON PATCH – Plastic Backing
US NAVY VP-22 BLUE GEESE SQUADRON PATCH – Plastic Backing VP-22 was a Patrol Squadron of the U.S. Navy. The squadron was established as Patrol Squadron 4D-14 (VP-4D14) on 15 September 1928, redesignated Patrol Squadron 4-B (VP-4B) on 21 January … Read More
VA-104 Hells Archers Squadron Patch – Plastic Backing
VA-104 Hells Archers Squadron Patch VA-104 was an Attack Squadron of the U.S. Navy. It was established as Fighter Squadron VF-104 on 1 May 1952, and redesignated VA-104 in December 1953. The squadron was disestablished on 31 March 1959. Its … Read More
VA-105 Mad Dogs Squadron Patch – Plastic Backing
VA-105 Mad Dogs Squadron Patch The first VA-105 was commissioned on 1 May 1952 at NAS Cecil Field flying the AD-1 Skyraider. The squadron changed home-base between NAS Jacksonville and Cecil several times during the 1950s. In July-August 1958, the … Read More
VA-106 Gladiators Squadron Patch – Plastic Backing
VA-106 Gladiators Squadron Patch VA-106 was an Attack Squadron of the U.S. Navy. Originally established as Bomber-Fighter Squadron Seventeen (VBF-17) on 2 January 1945, it was redesignated Fighter Squadron Six B (VF-6B) on 15 November 1946, redesignated VF-62 on 28 … Read More
VA-113 Stingers Squadron Patch – Plastic Backing
VA-113 Stingers Squadron Patch – Plastic Backing In March 1956 VF-113 was redesignated Attack Squadron ONE HUNDRED THIRTEEN (VA-113). In April 1957, the Stingers transitioned to the A-4 Skyhawk, flying several different Skyhawk models over the next 11 years. While … Read More
VA-115 Eagles Squadron Patch – Plastic Backing
VA-115 Eagles Squadron Patch – Plastic Backing The squadron’s first insignia was approved by CNO on 25 June 1945. Colors for this Walt Disney designed insignia were: a grayish blue background outlined in black with a wide outer red ring; … Read More
VA-116 Roadrunners Squadron Patch – Plastic Backing
VA-116 Roadrunners Squadron Patch – Plastic Backing STATUS: established as VA-116 on December 1, 1955 VA-116 redesignated VA-144 on February 23, 1959 AIRCRAFT: Vought F7U-3M Cutlass (1955-57) North American FJ-4B Fury (1957-59) DEPLOYMENTS: April 1957 – September 1957 with ATG-2 … Read More
VA-12 Flying Ubangis Squadron Patch – Plastic Backing
VA-12 Flying Ubangis Squadron Patch Attack Squadron TWELVE (ATKRON TWELVE or VA-12), also known as the “Flying Ubangis” or “Clinchers”, was an attack squadron of the United States Navy active during the Cold War. From their home port at Naval … Read More
VA-125 Skylancers Squadron Patch – Plastic Backing
VA-125 Skylancers Squadron Patch VA-125 was an Attack Squadron of the U.S. Navy. It was established as Reserve Attack Squadron VA-55E, most likely during the activation of the Naval Air Reserve in 1946. It remained in an inactive status until … Read More
VA-128 Golden Intruders Squadron Patch – Plastic Backing
VA-128 Golden Intruders Squadron Patch – Plastic Backing A squadron patch of the VA-128 Golden Intruders with plastic backing. 4″ Patch September 1967: The squadron was assigned the mission of training combat ready flight crews and replacement maintenance personnel for … Read More
VA-133 Squadron Patch – Plastic Backing
VA-133 Squadron Patch – Plastic Backing VA-133 was a short-lived Attack Squadron of the U.S. Navy, nicknamed the Blue Knights. It was established on 21 August 1961 and disestablished a year later, on 1 October 1962. It was based at … Read More
VA-145 Swordsman Squadron Patch – Plastic Backing
VA-145 Swordsman Squadron Patch Attack Squadron 145 (VA-145) was an aviation unit of the United States Navy, nicknamed the Rustlers from 1951-1954, and the Swordsmen thereafter. The squadron was established as Reserve squadron VA-702 on 1 December 1949, and called … Read More
VA-152 Mavericks Squadron Patch – Plastic Backing
VA-152 Mavericks Squadron Patch – Plastic Backing VA-152 was an Attack Squadron of the U.S. Navy, nicknamed the Fighting Aces from 1953-1956, the Friendly Squadron or Friendlies from 1957-1968, and the Mavericks thereafter. The squadron was established as Reserve Fighter … Read More
VA-195 Dambusters Squadron Patch – Plastic Backing
VA-195 Dambusters Squadron Patch – Plastic Backing Established as Torpedo Squadron NINETEEN (VT19) on 15 August 1943. Redesignated Attack Squadron TWENTY A (VA-20A) on 15 November 1946. Redesignated Attack Squadron ONE HUNDRED NINETY FIVE (VA-195) on 24 August 1948. Redesignated … Read More
VA-196 Main Battery Patch – Plastic Backing
VA-196 Main Battery Patch – Plastic Backing Attack Squadron 196 (VA-196) was an aviation unit of the United States Navy. It was established as Fighter Squadron 153 (VF-153) on 15 July 1948, redesignated as VF-194 on 15 February 1950, and … Read More
VA-196 Main Battery Squadron Patch – Plastic Backing
VA-196 Main Battery Squadron Patch Attack Squadron 196 (VA-196) was an aviation unit of the United States Navy. It was established as Fighter Squadron 153 (VF-153) on 15 July 1948, redesignated as VF-194 on 15 February 1950, and finally redesignated … Read More