Attack Squadrons: RVAH, VA/VFA, VAQ, & VAW

The overall project was called "Project 58", that patch is almost identical to this one except for the "58" versus this patch which has a decimal point "5.8".

From limited research the overall boss for Operation Redwing was "HQS JOINT TASK FORCE SEVEN" (circa 1955-56)

I have found no reference that the 3 x "A3D-1" aircraft, rushed to be finished by Douglas, were called Skywarriors, anyone know about these A-3D-1s?

The rush to finish these A3D-1s was so the Navy would have a "dog-in-the-fight" against the Air Force's B-52 Nuclear delivery capability.

One of the A3D-1s was lost in a crash; another was damaged beyond field-repair; the 3rd made it through the tests.

( Much of this information was gained through the assistance of an A-3D Association member who still had his Project 58 patch = many Thanks! )

I believe the young Indian Maiden is "......pretty Redwing....." from a 1907 song(?), UnUsed....inquire

( Also listed on the UI/Mystery page as UI#351 and Navy Aircraft page )

Able Dog (AD) Japan made Backpatch

Very-Large 12 3/4" x 8"

known as A-1s in the USAF

For Spad Pilots, (Spads aka ADs & A-1s), this aircraft was used by many Units for close-air support, Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR), and etc. missions, (Patch is white on the front and cream on the back -- not a very good picfile but that will have to do (won't fit on the scanner), UnUsed.........(-10-).....inquire

(stored in the Blood Chit drawer)

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SPADS FOREVER!

"SPAD", one of the names the A-1E, G, H, and J Douglas Skyraiders were called

(I think one of the USAF Squadrons used "SPAD" as a callsign?)

Very Large, Japan made, Backpatch

see Listing on USAF Special Operations Squadron page (at top)

VT-58 or VA-1L ??

Placed in this section until I receive more information on the correct ID

Larger Felt patch, UnUsed......inquire

RVAH-1

"Smokin' Tigers"

UnUsed.....inquire

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partial History

VAH-1 Redesignated /RVAH-1

Transitioned from A-3 Skywarror to A-5A January 1963; Transitioned to RA-5C August 1964

Redesignated RVAH-1 September 1, 1964. 4 cruises to Vietnam; Disestablished January 19, 1979

RVAH-THREE

"Sea Dragons"

RVAH-3, the 2 x "EE"s were hand-embroidered (I assume the factory forgot to install them?), heavy-scrapbook residue on back, UnUsed.....inquire

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partial History

VAH-3 Established June 1956

VAH-3 redesignated RVAH-3 in July 1964

RVAH-3 Disestablished August 17, 1979

Stationed at NAS: Jacksonville, FL, Sanford, FL, Albany, GA, Key West, FL

Flew: Douglas A3D-1 Skywarriors, R4D-7, Grumman F9F-8T (TF-9J) Cougar, Douglas A3D-2 Skywarriors, Douglas A3D-2T Skywarriors, North American A3J-1 Skywarriors, North American A-5B Vigilnate, North American YA-5C Vigilante, North American RA-5C Vigilante, Douglas A4D-2 (A-4C) Skyhawk, Douglas A4D-5 (A-4E) Skyhawk, Douglas TA-4F Skyhawk

VAH-4 DET Bravo "Bandits"

HATRON FOUR Detachment Bravo, Japan made, UnUsed.......inquire

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VAH-4 DET Echo "BULL - SHOOTERS"

onboard Bon Homme Richard (CV-31)

Backpatch for Heavy Attack Squadron Four, Detachment Echo, made in Japan, UnUsed.......inquire

VAH-5 to RVAH-5 Era Grouping

HATRON FIVE -Heavy Reconnaissance Attack Squadron Five

( 4 patches from one Veteran )

VAH-5 "SAVAGE SONS", Japan made "Mushmouth", worn from 1955 to 1962, UnUsed........inquire

VAH-5 "HATRON 5 SAVAGE SONS", Indian design worn from September 1962 to May of 1964, RFU, Used......inquire

RVAH-5 "RECONNASISSANCE ATTACK SQUADRON SAVAGE SONS OF SANFORD", 5.25" Japan made, design was worn from 1964 to 1968 when NAS Sanford was closed, UnUsed..........(sold)

USS Ranger CVA-61 (pre-June 31, 1975) insignia, UnUsed.......inquire

United States of America Flag, (probably pre-1976 era), UnUsed.....(sold)

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RVAH-5

1976 WESTPAC Cruise

Philippine Islands made, ".umbl.ood-Squadron", "AT SHOP" (electronics maintainers), "CNI RECON" (squadron flew pre and post-strike Photo missions for the CNI), UnUsed....(sold)

( I assume he is commanding the "Turkey" to Fly! )

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partial History

VC-5 Established September 9, 1948

Redesignated VAH-5 November 1, 1955

Redesignated RVAH-5 in May 1956

Disestablished September 30, 1977

VAH/RVAH-6

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older Japan made patch, UnUsed.....(sold)

RVAH-6 made in Japan, UnUsed.....inquire

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VAH-6 variation, made in Japan

scrapbook residue on back, UnUsed......inquire

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RVAH-6, Heavy Attack Reconnaissance Squadron-Six, Made in Japan, RFU, Used....(sold)

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partial History

VC-6 Established January 6, 1950; Redesignated VAH-6 July 1, 1956; Redesignated RVAH-6 September 23, 1965; RVAH-6 Disestablished October 20, 1978

RVAH-7

RECONATKRON SEVEN, UnUsed........(sold)

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partial History

Reconnaissance Attack Squadron Seven, a unit of the Naval Air Forces, U.S Atlantic Fleet, was originally commissioned as Composite Squadron Seven (VC-7)

Redesignated Heavy Attack Squadron Seven (VAH-7) in July 1955; Relocated to NAS Sanford; received A3Ds in March 1958

VAH-7 transitioned to the A-5A Vigilante in August 1961

Redesignated RVAH-7 "The Peacemakers of the Fleet" in December 1964

In October 1965 did their first combat tour aboard USS Enterprise; 2nd tour June'69 - May 1970; 3rd from February - December 1972

RVAH 7 Decommissioned in October 1979

RVAH-9 (Reconnaissance Heavy Attack Squadron Nine)

"HOOT OWLS" (HOOTERS)

Flew RA-5C Vigilantes circa 1964 to 1977

Collector's ID on reverse, Made in USA in the 1960s, embroidered on blue twill, gauze backing material, UnUsed......inquire

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partial History

Commissioned VC-9 at NAS Sanford, FL January 15, 1953 flying TBMs/P2V; later received AJ-1s and P2V-3s; Deployed to Port Layautey, Morroco in 1954

Redesignated VAH-9 in November 1955 ("HOOTERS" unofficial name) deployment on the USS TICONDEROGA (CVA-14) circa December to May of 1956

Received A-3 "Skywarriors" in January 1957; flew in the 1958 Labanon Crisis from the USS SARATOGA (CVA-60)

Began transitioning to RA-5C Vigilantes" in April 1964; Redesignated RVAH-9 (Reconnaissance Heavy Attack Squadron Nine) in June 1964

Flew 2 x Combat Tours (December 1965 - August 1966; October 1968 - May 1969) from the USS RANGER (CVA-61)

Relocated to NAS ALBANY, GA (date unknown); Relocated in January 1974 to NAS KEY WEST, Florida

Decommissioned in September 1977

VAH-10, DET 59

"TANKS YOU!"

depicts an A-4 being refueled by a RA-5C Vigilante

large Whale patch made by ACE with label

"1967", UnUsed......inquire

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partial History

VAH-10 Established May 1, 1961; Redesignated VAQ-129 September 1, 1970

RVAH-11

"Checkertails"

UnUsed......inquire

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partial History

Established as VC-8 December 3, 1951; Transitioned to RA-5Cs in 1966; REDES RVAH-11 in July 1966; Disestablished June 1, 1975

4 x combat cruises to Vietnam, 3 x cruises to Mediterranean

Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron Eleven (VAW-11)

"Early Elevens"

Only history I could find was....this patch was in use circa 1965-66 by a DET Charlie

I think it was the First E-2A Squadron(?) - anyone have a short history for the squadron?

CARAEWRON-11, large Japan made patch depicting a Black Fighting Cock, RFU, does not lay flat (results of washing), Used......inquire

RVAH-12

"We Point the Way"

call sign = "SPEARTIP"

made in Japan, scrapbook redidue on back, UnUsed.....(sold)

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partial History

Reconnaissance Attack Squadron Twelve (RVAH-12) Commissioned July 1, 1965 at NAS Sanford, Florida; Disestablished at NAS Key West July 2, 1979

VA-12

"Flying Ubangis" - later known as the "Clinchers"

Attack Squadron-12, 2 1/8" (vertical), scrapbook residue on back, UnUsed..............inquire

Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron Twelve (VAW-12)

"BATS"

VAW-12, made in Japan, RFU, Used.....inquire

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VAW-12 Detachment 60, Japan made patches

Both from the same Veteran

DET-60 circa 1967 on a MED Cruise, residue on back, UnUsed.......inquire

Japan made, scrapbook residue on reverse, UnUsed......inquire

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partial History

Established as Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron TWO (VAW- 2) at NAS Norfolk, Virginia July 6, 1948 using assets of Fleet Air Electronics Training Unit.

Redesignated circa 1949 as Composite Squadron TWELVE (VC -12) and Relocated to NAS Quonset Point, Rhode Island flying several aircraft models.

Redesignated Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron TWELVE (VAW-12) In 1956 flying the AD Skyraider "Guppy" model.

ReEquipped in 1959-60 with the E-1B "Willie Fudd" (Formerly known as WF-1(later WF-2).

Relocated to Breezy Point at NAS Norfolk, Virginia in 1962.

Started transitioning to the E-2A Hawkeyes in July 1966.

ReOrganized/Established as Carrier Airborne Early Warning Wing TWELVE with 6 x Squadrons on April 1, 1967

Received E-2B Hawkeyes in 1970; E-2C Hawkeyes received May 31, 1973

My information stops in 1973, got later or corrected verbage....send it.

Heavy Attack Squadron-13 (VAH-13)

Reconnaissance Heavy Attack Squadron-13 (RVAH-13)

Not sure which era this is from, the VAH or RVAH, anyone know?

"HATRON THIRTEEN", RFU, Used......(sold)

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HATRON THIRTEEN (VAH-13) Commissioned January 3, 1961 flying A3D-2 Skywarriors and Assigned to CVG-11

Deployed on USS Kitty Hawk (CVA-63) departing Norfolk July 1, 1961

VAH-13 Transferred to the Pacific Fleet and Relocated to NAS Whidbey Island, WA in 1961

The "BATS" Deployed on the USS Kitty Hawk several times from 1962-July 1962

Re-located back to NAS Sanford, Florida in August 1964 and Transitioned from the Douglas A3D Sky Warrior to the North American RA-5C Vigilante

Redesignated from Heavy Attack Squadron Thirteen to RVAH-13 November 1, 1964

VAW-13 Detachment Delta Grouping from 1960-61

I think this det was known as the "ZAPPERS"

USS Coral Sea (CV-43) Far East Cruise 9/19/60 - 5/27/61

All patches removed from a G-1; most are Japan made

VAW-13 DET "D" "FAR EAST 60/61 BOGEY YOGIES", 6" patch, flew Grumman WF-2 ("Willy Fudd") Tracers, redesignated E-1Bs in 1962 ( predecessor of the E-2 Hawkeye("Super Fudd" ), Used....inquire

( also called a "Stoof with a Roof" )

TASK FORCE-77 "ATSUGI JAPAN OKINAWA HONG KONG HAWAII PHILIPPINES", Used......inquire

Task Element 77.6.1.1, Used.....inquire

( Task Element could have been the: Carrier, Air Group, or Squadron )

CVG-15 "VIS UNITA FORTIOR", 5 3/8", Used....inquire

"AKADAMA BUG" Atsugi Japan 60-61, sweet Red Rice Wine (drinkable when mixed with SEVEN-UP), Used...inquire

Tonkin Gulf Yacht Club, probably from the 1964-65 era, Used.....inquire

F-3H "DEMON DRIVER", pilot's patch for the McDonnell Demon, Used......(sold)

Attack Squadron-22

see VF-22 for an older patch

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3506BP - VA-22 Squadron FLAG with Fighting REDCOCK Insignia

1960s into 1970s, circa Vietnam War

One Veteran said the cock was known as "Romeo Redcock" onboard the carrier(?).

3506BP - Attack Squadron 22's double-sided Squadron Flag, 32"(V) x 36"(Horizontal), for it's age it has average stains and fading, the free-edge has been resewn by the riggers(see closeup below), hardware and cotton line must have been appropriated from the Government=heavy duty items, Used......inquire

left picture = same side as above right picture is the reverse side

sample of: hardware embroidery rigger made hem

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VA-22 "Fighting Redcocks"

CVW-15's Cruise onboard USS Coral Sea (CV-43) circa 1977 flying A-7Es

Attack Squadron 22, 6 3/8" (vertical) PI made patch, scrapbook residue on back, UnUsed......inquire

( several patches (see list below) from this Aviator's Grouping are listed on the site )

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partial History of CVW-15

CV-15's WESTPAC Cruise from February 15, 1977 to October 5, 1977 onboard the USS CORAL SEA (CV-43) with these Squadrons:

VF-191 (*) Satan's Kittens............F-4J........listed

VF-194 (*) Red Lightnings...........F-4J........listed

VA-22 Fighting Redcocks...........A-7E........listed

VA-94 Shrikes...........A-7E........listed

VA-95 Green Lizards...........A-6E/KA-6D........listed

VAW-114 Hormel Hogs...........E-2B........listed

VFP-63 DET-3 Eyes of the Fleet...........RF-8G........listed

HC-1 DET-4 Pacific Fleet Angels...........SH-3G........listed

VQ-1 Detachment World Watchers...........EA-3B

(*) disestablished March 1, 1978

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Plain RED Bands = versus the Blue Band with White Stars?

VA-22 (similar to a 1959 design with the Red Stripe), Asian made, UnUsed.........(sold)

VA-22, Asian made, UnUsed.........inquire

VA-22, 6.5" Excellent quality embroidery, Asian made, Unused.............inquire

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VA-22 & VFA-22 Fighting Redcocks

VA-22, pre-May 4, 1990, 5 7/8", UnUsed.......inquire

VFA-22, post-April, 1990, UnUsed.......inquire

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VA-22 ReDesignated VFA-22 on May 4 , 1990

Rare Patch = 1 of 13 made

Some History why & when this "VFA-22 Line Division" Insignia was made

Patch made for the initial CVW-11 Cruise on the USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN-72) which departed May 1991

".....VFA-22's sister squadron VFA-94 Mighty Shrikes (both flying F/A-18s) had some made up before we left....

my Division Chief thought it would be a good idea for us to have the same thing....he asked me to design the patch.....

we would get them made in the Philippines either on our way to the Persian Gulf or on the way back......

....we were unable to have them made the first time we stopped in the PI.....

(Due to the unforseen erruption of Mt. Pinatubo (Operation FIERY VIGIL = evacuation of U.S. dependents from Subic Bay))

we had them made on the way home in 1991...."

Patch was designed by Airman Apprentice Raymond Pierce in September 1991,

13 were made (one for each member of the Line Division, costing $5.00 each )

Exceptionally RARE Patch

VFA-22 "CVW-11" "FIGHTING REDCOCKS LINE DIV(ision) PLANE CAPTAIN", 9.5" x 7" PI made Backpatch, Used.....inquire

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partial History

VF-22 Established as VF-22 30 Sep 1942

Disestablished 19 Sep 1945

2nd VF-22 Established as VBF-74A 1 May 1945

Redesignated VBF-74 1 Aug 1945

Redesignated VF-2B 15 Nov 1946

Redesignated VF-22 1 Sep 1948

Disestablished 6 Jun 1958

VFA-22 "Fighting Redcocks" claim lineage from VF-22 Strike Fighter Squadron 22 was originally commissioned as Fighter Squadron 63 at Naval Air Station Norfolk, Virginia in 1948, the squadron was re-designated as Attack Squadron 22 in July 1959 after the decomissioning of VF-22 in 1958. The first Redcock aviators flew the F8F Bearcat. Later, Redcocks flew the F4U Corsair, F9F Panther, F9F Cougar, FJ4 Fury, A-4 Skyhawk, A-7 Corsair II, and the FA-18C Hornet. Today, the 220 enlisted men and women and 40 officers of VFA-22 are based in NAS Lemoore,California, and has completed the transition from the F/A-18E to the F/A-18F Super Hornet.

Korean War -- Lake Champlain (CVA 39) with CVG-4 (26 Apr 1953 - 4 Dec 1953) VF-22 flew F2H-2 with tail code F

VA-23 (ATKRON 23)

"INOMNIA PARATUS"

Large Japan made patch, UnUsed.....inquire

Attack Squadron-25 (VA-25)

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Made in Japan, from a CVA-34 Grouping circa 1969-1971

see USS Oriskany (CVA-34) section for a list of the other patches from the Veteran's Jacket

RFU, Used....inquire

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VA-25, light-green stain below upper-left star(hard to see), PI made, UnUsed........(sold)

VA-25, 6.25" Lightning Bolt, PI made, UnUsed.......inquire

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partial History

VA-65 Redesignated Attack Squadron TWENTY FIVE (VA-25) July 1, 1959

Redesignated Strike Fighter Squadron 25 (VFA-25) July 1, 1983

Attack Squadron-27 (VA-27)

"ROYAL MACES"

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Variations

VA-27, 5 3/4" (Vertical), Japan made, UnUsed........inquire

VA-27, 5 13/16" (V), made in Japan, UnUsed........inquire

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VA-27 made in Japan with Issue VA-27 Arc/Tab

see CVA-34 section for other patches in the circa 1969-1971 Veteran's Grouping

RFU, pucker above scroll on right side, Used.......inquire

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VA-27

"CNO Safety "S" Grampaw Pettibone Award" "BATTLE"

"CHARGERS" is VFA-27's nickname that was officially adopted January 24, 1991 - early use of the new nickname(?)

UnUsed.......inquire

1986 "E" "CHARGERS", UnUsed........inquire

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partial History

On 24 January 1991 VA-27 (the "Royal Maces") transitioned to the F/A-18 Hornet and were officially Redesignated the "Chargers" of Strike Fighter Squadron 27 (VFA-27)

VA-34

"Blue Blasters"

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2nd VA-34 era, larger size Japan made patch

made in Japan, "VA-34 Saratoga" printed on reverse, UnUsed.....(sold)

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4 1/4" (vertical to include tip of wing), made in Philippines Islands, UnUsed.....inquire

faint stain on upper-right, UnUsed.....inquire

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"Commander Naval Air Force Atlantic Fleet Battle E Readiness"

5" (vertical "1994", UnUsed.......inquire

"BLUE BLASTERS", A-6 Intruder patch, residue on back, UnUsed.......(sold)

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partial History for the SECOND VA-34

Established as Fighter Squadron TWENTY (VF-20) on 15 October 1943

Redesignated Fighter Squadron NINE A (VF-9A) on 15 November 1946

Redesignated Fighter Squadron NINTY ONE (VF-91) on 12 August 1948

Redesignated Fighter Squadron THIRTY FOUR (VF-34) on 15 February 1950

Redesignated Attack Squadron THIRTY FOUR (VA-34) on 1 July 1955

Disestablished on 1 June 1969

later History

Attack Squadron-34 Redesignated Strike Fighter Squadron 34 (VFA-34) September 30, 1996 and began transitioning to F/A-18 Hornets

VAAW-35, VAN-48, onboard USS Hornet circa 1957

"WE FLY IN THE DARK"

VAAW-35 Redesignated VA-122 in 1959

small 2 5/16"(vertical) Japan made insignia, UnUsed........inquire

VA-35

( ATKRON-35 is a Tentative Identification )

The "Black Panthers" were flying A-6Es for CVW-17 (USS Saratoga) which flew some of the First Missions into Iraq = which adds to this ID.

Shown in Michael L. Roberts' book "United States NAVAL Aviation Patches" page 88, listed as "attributed to VA-35"

Attack Squadron 35 is a tentative ID, Bagdad Bullseye January 17, 1991, residue on backside, UnUsed.........inquire

( this possible ID was written on a paper that came with the patch )

VA-36

Attack Squadron 36, the "ROAD RUNNERS", flew A-6Es off USS Roosevelt for CVW-8 during Desert Storm

ATKRON 36, UnUsed......(sold)

Attack Squadron 37 (VA-37)

ATKRON-37, Blue Bull on a blue field, pebble cloth backing(looks 1970s Asian made?), UnUsed.....inquire

VA-44

"HORNETS"

Made in USA, UnUsed.......inquire

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partial History

June 1, 1945, VB-75 established; November 15, 1946, VB-75 redesignated VA-3B; September 1, 1948, VA-3B redesignated VA-44; DisEstablished June 8, 1950; VF-44 Established September 1, 1950; Redesignated VA-44 January 1, 1956; Disestablished May 1, 1970

Patch

VF-44's Hornet patch was first used before December 1952 and approved by CNO on December 11, 1952. This patch was used by both VF-44 and VA-44.

The patch had a blue shield with a yellow banner across the shield with the word "Hornets" in red. There are two white playing cards, one with four black clubs and the other with four red hearts - to identify the squadron's designation number. The Hornet is yellow and black with a red eye and white details.

VA-52 (ATKRON-52)

"KNIGHT RIDERS"

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Attack Squadron-52

VA-52, Japan made, UnUsed..........inquire

Large made in Japan, Unused.....inquire

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VA-52, 4 1/2" Philippine made, UnUsed.........inquire

Attack Squadron-55

VA-55 "WARHORSES", 4.5" Japan made, UnUsed.......(sold)

VA-55, Asian made, UnUsed..........inquire

ATTACK SQUADRON 56

VA-56 patch made in Japan, heavy maker's glue on back, puckered on border, UnUsed......inquire

Attack Squadron-65

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Attack Squadron Sixty Five

large patch by ACE Novelty of Tokyo, Japan - still has the label attached

VA-65 on a 'WORLD CRUISE 1964' aborad the USS Enterprise, scrapbook residue on back, Unused.....inquire

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1966 SEA Cruise onboard the USS Constellation (CVA-64)

large VA-65 patch made in Japan, has stain around the "Q" in squadron, scrapbook residue on back, UnUsed.......inquire

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Large patch with cheesecloth backing, RFU, Used......(sold)

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VA-65, Attack Squadron Sixty-Five, Vietnam 1966 Constellation, 5"(V) Japan made, UnUsed.......inquire

4" (vertical), ATKRON Sixty Five, green background, UnUsed.......(sold)

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3 x variations

3 7/8"(V), cut-edge fully-embroidered, UnUsed.........inquire

3 3/4"(V), cut-edge fully-embroidered, white PELLON, UnUsed.........(sold)

3 7/8"(V), merrowed-edge partially embroidered, residue on back, UnUsed........(sold)

VA-66

Attack Squadron-66

"ATTACKRON 66"

Left - UnUsed................(sold)

Center - UnUsed...........(sold)

Right - UnUsed......(sold)

Attack Squadron-72 (VA-72)

"BLUE HAWKS" (Formerly know as the "HAWKS")

First Insignia for VBF-19/VF-8A was a BEARCAT jumping from the deck of a Carrier through clouds(squadron was flying F6F Bearcats)

2nd patch (1950) was the Spread Wing Hawk with claws extended(No name or squadron identification on Insignia)

Third design and final patch worn was the Spread Wing Hawk with Nickname and Squadron type and number on scroll

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Large patch made in Japan by ACE Novelty

ACE Novelty Label on back side, Japan made, UnUsed......inquire

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VA-72

2 3/4" (top of disc to bottom of scroll), RFU, Used patch.......inquire

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Large, Japan made, NOVELTY Backpatch

Made in Japan for the Vietnam era, UnUsed......inquire

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partial History

Established VBF-18 January 25, 1945; Redesignated VF-8A November 15, 1946: Redesignated VF-72 July 28, 1948;

Redesignated VA-72 January 3, 1956; Stood-down June 30, 1991

VA-72 era the squadron flew: F9F-5 (1951-55), A-4A/B/C/E/B (1956-69), A-7B/E (1970-91)

Attack Squadron 75 (VA-75)

"THE SUNDAY PUNCHERS"

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ATKRON-75, wide-mesh cheesecloth backing with long pigtail, UnUsed.....inquire

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"INTRUDER", UnUsed......inquire

"THE SUNDAY PUNCHERS", UnUsed......inquire

"The Final Punch All Weather Attack" 1963 - 1997, UnUsed......inquire

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partial History

Established as Bombing Squadron EIGHTEEN (VB-18) July 20, 1943; Redesignated Attack Squadron 7A (VA-7A) November 15, 1946

Redesignated Attack Squadron 74 (VA-74) July 27, 1948; Redesignated Attack Squadron 75 (VA-75) February 15, 1950; Decommissioned February 1997

(2nd squadron to use the VA-75 designation)

Aircraft

Attack = A-1 Skyraider and A-6 Intruder

Bomber = SBD Dauntless and SB2C Helldiver

Fighter = F4U Corsair

Cruise History

May to December 1965, WESTPAC/Vietnam

May 1966 to February 1967, North Atlantic/MED/Indian Ocean

December 1967 to June 1968, WESTPAC

July 1969 to February 1970, Mediterranean

May 1970 to November 1970, Mediterranean

April 1972 to February 1973, WESTPAC/Vietnam

Attack Squadron-81

(ATKRON 81)

VA-81 "DEAN", "Sunliners" circa 1959-1988, minor usage, Used........inquire

Attack Squadron-75

Attack Squadron-86

VA-75 "SUNDAY PUNCHERS", UnUsed.......(sold)....(2 other VA-75s listed above)

VA-86 "SIDEWINDERS", ACE Novelty from Japan, UnUsed........(sold)

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Know the ID of this patch?

A-4 "SKYWINDERS"

Could this be a VA-86 Novelty or Systems patch?

click on picture for details

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If you know some info on the above, contact: Jack@LJMilitaria.com

VA-83 Grouping

"RAMPAGERS"

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VA-83, FASRON-112, & CVG-8 from same Pilot

This Grouping is probably from the mid-to-late-1950s era.

Large 5 1/2" (vertical) patch

Attack Squadron-83, stain above the left horn,border at bottom of scroll has damage, UnUsed.......inquire

(I believe most of the 1950s VA-83 patches had a blue background; not gray like this one, probably an uncommon variant)

Carrier Air Group-8

4 1/2" (vertical) patch

CVG-8, the word "AIR" looks worn but this is an UnUsed patch, UnUsed......inquire

( Many CAG-8 patches look like they are faded )

FASRON-112

The white figure resembles the comic strip "Shmoo"; an armless character introduced by Cartoonist Al Capp in 1948 for his "Li'l Abner" comic strip

This unit was active from 1949 to 1959 assigned to NAS Whidbey Island, Washington

Large 5 3/8" (vertical) patch

Fleet Air Service Squadron-112, made in Japan-label still attached, UnUsed........inquire

( The red background looks like it needs more thread - I have seen other Japan made patches from the 1950s that are finished this way? )

FASRON-112 partial History

FASRONs were known as CASUs during WWII; Redesignated FASRONs in 1946

FASRONs were assigned to Air Stations

FASRON-112 was Established in April 1949 and Assigned to NAS Whidbey Island; Disestablished in June 1959

( CVG-8 and FASRON-112 are also on their respective pages )

VA-85 Grouping

will sell seperate

small cap/beret patch for Attack Squadron 85, RFU, Used......inquire

large, RFU, puckered on border, Used......inquire

Attack Squadron-87

VA-87, ACE Novelty from Tokyo, UnUsed............inquire

VA-87, PI made (higher quality construction than normal), UnUsed........inquire

Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron-88

VAW-88, "CARAEWRON 88", RFU a model "C" GWEP flight jacket, 2 green stains, Used......inquire

VA-93 (ATKRON-93)

"RAVENS"

va-94 (ATKRON-94)

"SHRIKES"

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Attack Squadron-93

Vietnam War era flying Douglas A4D-1 Skyhawks

Large Japan made insignia, UnUsed......inquire

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VA-93, Japan made, stain at 1300, Used.......inquire

VA-94, large Japan made, UnUsed......(sold)

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Attack Squadron-94

CVW-15's Cruise onboard USS Coral Sea (CV-43) circa 1977 flying A-7Es

Attack Squadron 94, 5 1/4" (vertical) PI made patch, scrapbook residue on back, UnUsed......inquire

( several patches (see list below) from this Aviator's Grouping are listed on the site )

partial History of CVW-15

CV-15's WESTPAC Cruise from February 15, 1977 to October 5, 1977 onboard the USS CORAL SEA (CV-43) with these Squadrons:

VF-191 (*) Satan's Kittens............F-4J........listed

VF-194 (*) Red Lightnings...........F-4J........listed

VA-22 Fighting Redcocks...........A-7E........listed

VA-94 Shrikes...........A-7E........listed

VA-95 Green Lizards...........A-6E/KA-6D........listed

VAW-114 Hormel Hogs...........E-2B........listed

VFP-63 DET-3 Eyes of the Fleet...........RF-8G........listed

HC-1 DET-4 Pacific Fleet Angels...........SH-3G........listed

VQ-1 Detachment World Watchers...........EA-3B

(*) disestablished March 1, 1978

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partial History for VA-93

Commissioned VF-93 circa March 1952 at NAS Alameda, California; Redesignated VA-93 in October 1956; Disestablished August 31, 1986

VA-95 "Green Lizards"

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CVW-15's Cruise onboard USS Coral Sea (CV-43) circa 1977 flying A-6E/KA-6D

Attack Squadron 95, 4 7/8" (vertical) Japan made patch, scrapbook residue on back, UnUsed......(sold)

( several patches (see list below) from this Aviator's Grouping are listed on the site )

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"WAR-AT-SEA PERSIAN GULF 1988", "USA-3 IRAN-0"

I am not sure this is a VA-95 patch from "Operation Praying Mantis" but will list it here until someone proves it is not a VA-95 Novelty/Morale insignia.

Link for VA-95 and Operation Praying Mantis:

http://95thallweatherattack dot com/operation-praying-mantis/operation-praying-mantis.html

Looks PI made, UnUsed......inquire

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VA-95 Japan Made Lizard patch without Trident

Unusual Lizard patch without the Trident in his grasp, Japan made, Unused.....inquire

1980s - early-1990s, UnUsed......inquire

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VA-95 Lizards Last Romp

WESTPAC 1995 on CVN-72

last Cruise patch, embroidery blemish-the "A" is not finished in "VA", UnUsed.......inquire

UnUsed.......inquire

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partial History of CVW-15

CV-15's WESTPAC Cruise from February 15, 1977 to October 5, 1977 onboard the USS CORAL SEA (CV-43) with these Squadrons:

VF-191 (*) Satan's Kittens............F-4J........listed

VF-194 (*) Red Lightnings...........F-4J........listed

VA-22 Fighting Redcocks...........A-7E........listed

VA-94 Shrikes...........A-7E........listed

VA-95 Green Lizards...........A-6E/KA-6D........listed

VAW-114 Hormel Hogs...........E-2B........listed

VFP-63 DET-3 Eyes of the Fleet...........RF-8G........listed

HC-1 DET-4 Pacific Fleet Angels...........SH-3G........listed

VQ-1 Detachment World Watchers...........EA-3B

(*) disestablished March 1, 1978

Attack Squadron 97 (VA-97)

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Attack Squadron 97 (ATKRON-97)

"War Hawks"

Came with the VA-97 CVW-14 (Tail Code "NK") Cruise Patch dated 1968-1969 listed below

Flew A-7B Corsair IIs from USS Constellation (CVA-64)

Made in USA, pin holes at top and bottom with rust spots (cheap foreign straight pins apparently used to display the patch), UnUsed.....inquire

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Attack Squadron 97 (ATKRON-97)

"War Hawks"

CVW-14(NK) Cruise Patch dated 1968 - 69 flying A-7B Corsair IIs from USS Constellation (CVA-64)

WESTPAC/Vietnam Cruise May 29, 1968 to January 31, 1969 with CVW-14 (NK) onboard USS Constellation (CVA 64)

Naval Efficiency Award July 1, 1968 to December 31, 1969

came from same Veteran as the USA made VA-97 patch above, Japan made with an 'E' Efficiency Award, UnUsed.....inquire

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VA-97 made in Japan

ATKRON-97, UnUsed......inquire

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VA-95, Japan made, Unused......(move above)

VA-97, 3.5" Asian made, UnUsed......inquire

VA-97, Asian made, UnUsed.......inquire

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ATKRON 97

(Attack Squadron 97 flew A-7s from 1967 - 1990s - cup copyrighted 1988)

VA-97 "WARHAWKS", flying A-7 Corsairs, the VA-97 insignia is a sticker, Unused.......inquire

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partial History

Established Attack Squadron NINETY SEVEN (VA-97) June 1, 1967 flying A-7A Corsair IIs; Redesignated Strike Fighter Squadron NINETY SEVEN (VFA-97) January 24, 1991

VA-105

"GUNSLINGERS"

( ZIPPO's Green Paint is VERY-Bright....NOT washed-out like my Picture )

ATKRON 105 "105th LIGHT ATTACK & TWILIGHT PURSUIT SQUADRON" ZIPPO, (stamped "I" "II" = September 1986), Never-Used, UnUsed......inquire

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pre and post 1984 Insignia

pre-1984 ATKRON 105 insignia, UnUsed.......inquire

post-1984 "GUNSLINGERS", UnUsed.....inquire

RVAW-110

Carrier Airborne Early Warning Training Squadron-110

lower red feather on wing shows a brown spot = does not exist-it was lint, lower-right border and scroll has some brownish stains (same as on back), UnUsed.......(sold)

Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 113 (VAW-113)

"World Famous Black Eagles"

Same Navy Veteran had 2 x VA-97 and CVW-19 patches

CAEWS-113, made in Japan, UnUsed.....inquire

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CAEWS-113, "SIC EM BABY"

Tom is standing on the Hawk's Gauntlet drawing his six-shooter and ready to fight.

"HAWKEYE", made in Japan, UnUsed.......(sold)

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VAW-113, made in the PI, Unused......inquire

"SIC EM BABY" HAWKEYE with an F-14 TOMCAT on his wing, made in the PI, RFU, Used.....inquire

VAW-113, RFU, PI made, Used.....inquire

VA-113 (ATKRON 113)

"STINGERS"

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Japan made Variations

Attack Squadron-113insignia, UnUsed.....inquire

Large patch embroidered in Japan, ID'd on reverse, UnUsed......inquire

VFA-113

"STINGERS"

F/A-18 Hornet insignia for the Power Plant Shop, UnUsed......inquire

Redesignated VFA-113 March 25, 1983

Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron-114 (VAW-114)

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Made in Japan "HAWK"

The Hawk patch was used prior to changing over to the redesigned "Hormel Hog"

Japan made, puckered at the maker's shop, UnUsed......inquire

partial History for the Hawk patch

conflicting dates for insignia changeover:

from a Veteran

Change-over period circa April 1976 - July 1977 during CMDR Tom Amantea's watch Squadron was home based at NAS (now MCAS) Miramar

from another Veteran who still has his Flight Jacket......

I am not certain of the exact dates but I do know the "razorback" patch was used prior to 1976. I was a flight tech with the "Hormel Hogs" from 1974 to 1976. Our skipper was A. C. Driver and CMDR Amantea was our XO (Super Exec. by the way). As a matter of fact I have a squadron insignia tattoo ("razorback") done in Hong Kong in 1975 while on a WestPac with VAW-114. Still have my flight jacket with: VAW-114, VAW-112, CVW-11, CVW-2, USS Ranger Bi-Centenial cruise, Kitty Hawk WestPac '75, and WestPac 73-74 patches on it.

from another Veteran

"Having been at NAS NI as an E-2B Flight Tech, the swap over to the Hormel Hawgs patch was during CDR Ace Drivers tour as CO. That would have been 1974. I left VAW-112 and reported to VAW-114 as a Hormel Hawg in December of 75. Of course I still have my "Hawg"."

( you can contact Dock at: dock_s@yahoo.com )

( Have info?....send it )

( I have taken the liberty to: rearrange/delete/change words/etc. for clarity )

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VAW-114 "HORMEL HAWGS", made in Japan

Japan made "HAWGS", UnUsed......inquire

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VAW-114 "Hormel Hogs"

CVW-15's Cruise onboard USS Coral Sea (CV-43) circa 1977 flying E-2Bs

patch modeled after the Arkansas razorback

4 7/8" (vertical) PI made patch, scrapbook residue on back, UnUsed......inquire

( several patches (see list below) from this Aviator's Grouping are listed on the site )

partial History of CVW-15

CV-15's WESTPAC Cruise from February 15, 1977 to October 5, 1977 onboard the USS CORAL SEA (CV-43) with these Squadrons:

VF-191 (*) Satan's Kittens............F-4J........listed

VF-194 (*) Red Lightnings...........F-4J........listed

VA-22 Fighting Redcocks...........A-7E........listed

VA-94 Shrikes...........A-7E........listed

VA-95 Green Lizards...........A-6E/KA-6D........listed

VAW-114 Hormel Hogs...........E-2B........listed

VFP-63 DET-3 Eyes of the Fleet...........RF-8G........listed

HC-1 DET-4 Pacific Fleet Angels...........SH-3G........listed

VQ-1 Detachment World Watchers...........EA-3B

(*) disestablished March 1, 1978

Attack Squadron-115

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VA-115, 5.25" Japan made, Used......inquire

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VA-115 "Eagles"

Official Attack Squadron of the 1988 Summer Olympics

made in the PI, Unused......inquire

Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron ONE ONE SIX (VAW-116)

"SUN KINGS"

VAW-116, UnUsed......inquire

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partial History

On April 20, 1967 VAW-116 was Commissioned and Equipped with E-2Bs

Served with Carrier Air Wing 9 and 15 on Far East Cruises

Transferred to Attack Carrier Air Wing 8 in July 1975

Transitioned to the E-2Cs in 1980

Attack Squadron-122

VA-122, 4 7/8" Japan made, UnUsed......inquire

VA-122, Asian made(?) with 1970s plastic backing, UnUsed......inquire

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VFA-122

Fleet Replacement Squadron for FA-18 Hornets at NAS Lemoore, CA

Merrowed-edge, Unused......inquire

cut-edge, UnUsed......inquire

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Flying Eagles

RFU, Used.....inquire

VAH-123 (Heavy Attack Squadron 123)

"Professionalism is Our Business"

Heavy ATKRON 123, UnUsed....inquire

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VAH-123 Centurion 300, "ADRENALIS ADDICTUS", made in Japan

The "3" was added by the Pilot

A3Ds were nicknamed "All Three Dead"

Large Japan made patch, UnUsed.......inquire

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partial History

Established as Heavy Attack Training Unit, Pacific (HATUPAC) June 15, 1957; Redesignated Heavy Attack Squadron 123 June 29, 1959

Insignia approved by CNO August 12, 1959; In 1961 the patch design was modified to include an Over-Scroll with the motto "Professionalism is Our Business"

Nicknamed the "Professionals" circa 1961 – 1971

Stationed at NAS Whidbey Island July 1, 1957 - 1971

Disestablished February 1, 1971; their Training Mission for A-3s and KA-3Bs transferred to VAQ-130

VAW-124

(Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron)

VAW-124, "Bear Aces", UnUsed........inquire

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partial History

VAW-124 was commissioned on 1 September 1967 and nicknamed the "Bullseye Hummers"

Assigned to Attack Carrier Air Wing SEVEN (CVW-7) in 1968 and deployed aboard USS INDEPENDENCE (CVA-62);

In 1970 & 1972 deployed with CVW-9 aboard USS AMERICA (CVA-66) to Southeast Asia;

On 19 August 1981, USS NIMITZ (CVN-68) captured world attention while operating in the Gulf of Sidra. In response to an unprovoked attack, F-14 Tomcats under the control of a VAW-124 Hawkeye, intercepted and shot down two Libyan SU-22 "FITTER" aircraft demonstrating the deadly effectiveness of the "Hawkeye-Tomcat" team.

Attack Squadron-125 (VA-125)

small ATKRON-125 patch, made in Japan, UnUsed.....inquire

ATTACK SQUADRON-127

Japan made

VA-127, made in Japan, 4 1/4"(vertical), UnUsed.....inquire

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6670D - VA-127 Navy Jumper with 'VIETNAM' Liberty Cuffs

( Terrible pictures = dark blue does not shoot well for me )

6670D - VA-127 with “ATKRON 127” Right Shoulder ARC(tab), “VIETNAM” Liberty Cuffs, Issue Jumper modified with a left-side zipper but the cover has been hand stitched shut(can be re-opened), label needs to be resewn, “ITF” stenciled inside, “TSG” and “ISG” on label along with his last name, Used....inquire

Measurements:

Chest = 39”+

Sleeve = 32 ½”

Back = 26”

VA-133

UnUsual that it is Thai made

Attack Squadron 133, made in Thailand, UnUsed......inquire

VAQ-136

"GAUNTLETS"

Tactical Electronics Warfare Squadron-136, RFU(was hand-stitched to a uniform), never washed, scrapbook residue on back, Used......inquire

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partial History

VAQ-136 Established April 6, 1973

VAQ-138

"YELLOWJACKETS"

Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron-138 "TACELRON-138", Unused......inquire

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partial History

Established February 27, 1976; flies the Grumman EA6-6B Prowler for CVW-9 onboard the USS Nimitz

Home Stationed at NAS Whidbey Island, WA

Redesignation of all VAQ squadrons from Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron (TACELRON) to Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQRON) occurred in 1998.

VA-144 (ATKRON 144)

Attack Squadron 144, made in Japan, UnUsed.....inquire

Attack Squadron-145 (VA-145)

"RUSTLERS"

The "Charging Texas Long Horn" with Bomb and Rocket" design originated with VA-702

This insignia was Approved March 8, 1951 - a new design (see below) was Approved April 7, 1954

Collector's data on back

Made in Japan, UnUsed........inquire

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VA-145 (ATKRON-145)

"Swordsmen"

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Both made in Japan

8 1/8" "Swordsmen" patch made in Japan, UnUsed.........inquire

Large Attack Squadron-145 patch made in Japan, UnUsed......inquire

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A-6C "TRIM"

2 x versions of what "TRIM" expands to:

Trails, Roads Interdiction Mission

Trails, Roads Interdiction Multisensor

VA-145 flew the A-6C in 1970 through 1971 in support of U.S. Forces in SEA

see below for a partial History of the Squadrons that flew the A-6Cs

Japan made patch, RFU, Used.......inquire

( also on Aircraft page )

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Thanks to a researchers from Pensacola, Florida and France I now have this partial History for the A-6C TRIM Aircraft:

Designator A-6C assigned to 12 x A-6As that had been Modified (circa February to June 1970) to: detect, track, & attack night vehicle traffic on the Ho Chi Minh Trail.

A-6C (conversion) BuNos: 155647, 155648, 155653, 155660, 155662, 155667, 155670, 155674, 155676, 155681, 155684, and 155688

A-6Cs assigned to:

VA-165, stationed at NAS Whidbey Island, WA, assigned A-6Cs February 27, 1970

The Boomers deployed in April 1970 with 16 aircraft (eight of the 12 existing A-6Cs, five A-6As, and three A-6B PATS)

(VA-165's CO Cdr. Blackman flew the first A-6C combat mission on May 26, 1970)

VA-145 assigned four A-6Cs on May 11, 1970 while stationed at NAS Whidbey

By July 1970, eight A-6Cs were still in VA-165 (CVW-9)

Five A-6C were transferred from VA-165 to VA-145 when they “in chopped” in October 1970 giving VA-145 a total of nine A-6Cs

VA-145 assigned to CVW-2 onboard USS Ranger (CVA-61) departed October 27, 1970 equipped with A-6A/Cs for WESTPAC/Vietnam

VA-145's A-6Cs would carry-out Combat Missions until returning to Homeport on June 17, 1971

From mid-1971 through 1975 A-6Cs were deployed to the Medditerrean by: VA-34, VA-35, VA-42, and VA-176

1 x A-6C was lost, the remaining eleven were brought up to A-6E standard between October 1975 to February 1980

No USMC Squadrons flew the A-6C TRIM aircraft to my knowledge

( In 1974 a Target Recognition and Multi-Sensor (TRAM) package was used on Upgraded A-6Es )

If you have different, or more, information, send it!

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partial History

Established as Reserve Attack Squadron 702 (VA-702) December 1, 1949; Called-up July 20, 1950; Redesignated VA-145 February 4, 1953

Attack Squadron-146

VA-146, PI made(?), UnUsed......inquire

4.25" PI made, UnUsed.......inquire

VFA-147

Argonauts

scrapbook residue on back, Unused.......inquire

Strike Fighter 147, F/A-18C Hornet, UnUsed......inquire

RFU, puckering around most of the border, Used.....inquire

VA-152 (ATKRON 152)

Attack Squadron 152, made in Japan, UnUsed.....(sold)

Attack Squadron-153 (VA-153)

Japan made patch with an Issue VA-153 Arc-Tab

see CVA-34 section for list of patches in the Veteran's Grouping, circa 1969-1971

RFU, puckered, Used.....inquire

VA-155 (ATKRON 155)

"SILVER FOXES"

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VA-155, made in Japan, Baseball Cap size

Cobra in the Skull with green vee, UnUsed......inquite

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Attack Squadron 155, A-4D Skyhawk Era

Large Cobra and Skull patch made in Japan, Unused.....(sold)

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large 4" x 6" McClusky Award patch

"SILVER FOXES" "1992 McCLUSKY" "NAVY'S BEST ATTACK SQUADRON", UnUsed....inquire

partial History

McClusky is a Trophy event for Naval Attack Squadrons

It is an award to the squadron receiving the best bombing scores and was named after LCDR Wade McCluskey who led the dive bomber assault on the Japanese carriers at Midway. It usually went to VA/VFA units, but a couple of Tomcat units (VF-41 & probably VF-211) won it once they got ground attack capability.

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partial History

Established in the Reserve as VA-71E in 1946

Redesignated: VA-58A in 1948, VC-722 in 1949, & VA-728 in 1950

VA-728 called to active duty in 1951; Redesignated VA-155 in 1953

Disestablished in 1977; Reestablished September 1, 1987; Stood-down April 30, 1993

Aircraft

SB2C Helldiver, TBM Avenger, AM Mauler circa 1946 - 1950

Skyraiders flown circa 1951 - 1958: AD-1, AD-2, AD-4, AD-4L, AD-4Q, AD-4NA, AD-6, AD-7

A-4D Skyhawks circa 1959 - 1986

A-7A/B Corsair IIs 1987 - 1993

VA-163 (ATKRON 163)

"SAINTS"

Patch was approved(?) circa 1961; colors: blue, gray, & gold/yellow depicts the Squadron's all-weather, day/night ability to deliver Nuke weapons over land and sea.

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Attack Squadron 163 made in Japan

Japan made, UnUsed.....inquire

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partial History

Attack Squadron One Hundred and Sixty Three Established at NAS Cecil Field, Florida circa September 1960

Place on Inactive status circa April 1969; Disestablished circa July 1971

Stations

Naval Air Station Cecil Field circa 1960

Naval Air Station Lemoore circa 1961

Deployments

CVG-16 CVA 34 A4D-2 WestPac, 1962

CVW-16 CVA 34 A-4B WestPac, 1963-64

CVW-16 CVA 34 A-4E Vietnam-Combat, 1965

CVW-16 CVA 34 A-4E Vietnam-Combat, 1966

CVW-16 CVA 34 A-4E Vietnam-Combat, 1967-68

CVW-21 CVA 19 A-4E Vietnam-Combat, 1968-69

Aircraft

Douglas A4D-2 (A-4B) Skyhawk (1960 - 63)

Douglas A4D-5 (A-4E) Skyhawk (1964 - 1967)

Douglas TA-4F Skyhawk (1968 - ?)

VA-164 (ATKRON-164)

callsign "GHOST RIDERS" used circa 1961 - 1975

( VF-142 was the other "Ghostriders" squadron )

ATTACK SQUADRON 164 patch made in Japan, insignia approved in May 1961, UnUsed.......(sold)

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partial History

Established September 1, 1960 as Attack Squadron ONE HUNDRED SIXTY-FOUR; DisEstablished December 12, 1975

Stationed at Naval Air Station Cecil Field when established; moved in September 1961 to NAS Lemoore

Assigned:

September 1, 1960 to CVG-16 (redesignated CVW-16 December 20, 1963); reassigned March 1, 1968 to CVW-21

Cruises:

1962 onboard CVA-34 flying A4D-2 Skyhawks, WESTPAC

1963-64 onboard CVA-34 flying A-4Bs, WESTPAC

1965 onboard CVA-34 flying A-4Es, WESTPAC/Vietnam

1966 onboard CVA-34 flying A-4Es, WESTPAC/Vietnam

1967-68 onboard CVA-34 flying A-4Es, WESTPAC/Vietnam

1968-69 onboard CVA-19 flying A-4Es, WESTPAC/Vietnam

1969-70 onboard CVA-19 flying A-4Fs, WESTPAC/Vietnam

1970-71 onboard CVA-19 flying A-4Fs, WESTPAC/Vietnam

1972 onboard CVA-19 flying A-4Fs and TA-4Fs, WESTPAC/Vietnam

1973-74 onboard CVA-19 flying A-4Fs and TA-4Fs, WESTPAC/Vietnam/IO

1975 onboard CVA-19 flying A-4Fs and TA-4Fs, WESTPAC

VA-165 (ATKRON-165)

"BOOMERS"

Large Japan made Attack Squadron 165, UnUsed.....inquire

VA-172

"Blue Bolts"

( Blue Bolt design used from October 19 1950 until January 15 1971 when Squadron disestablished )

Japan made, UnUsed........(sold)

( construction looks late-1950s to mid-1960s, A4 Skyhawk era (?) )

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partial History

established VBF-82 August 20 1945;

redesignated VF-18A August 11 1948

redesignated VF-172 November 15 1946

redesignated VA-172 November 1 1955

disestablished January 15 1971, VA-172

Aircraft

1950 - F2H-2 Banshee

1956 - F2H-4 Banshee

1956 - F2H-2B Banshee

1957 - A4D-1 Skyhawk

1958 - A4D-2 Skyhawk

1961 - A4D-2N (redesignated A-4C in 1962) Skyhawk

Attack Squadron 174 (VA-174)

"HELL RAZORS"

ATKRON-174, USA made, UnUsed.....inquire

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ATKRON-174 "HELL RAZORS", Asian made, Unused.......inquire

plastic back, probably from the 1980s, Unused....inquire

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partial History

VF-174 Redesignated VA-174 July 1,1966 flying A-7s; Disestablished June 30, 1988

Attack Squadron 176 (VA-176)

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Attack Squadron 176, design used until 1975

Navy Attack Squadron-176, made in Japan, UnUsed......inquire

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Unused.......inquire

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VA-176

pre-1975 design, UnUsed......(sold)

VA-176, post-1974 design, UnUsed......inquire

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VA-176, design used 1975 to 1992

1980s to 1992, UnUsed.......inquire

Attack Squadron (VA-192)

"World Famous Golden Dragons"

Formerly VF-192

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"WORLD FAMOUS GOLDEN PRAGONS", very nice variation "Pragons vs. Dragons", UnUsed.....inquire

Attack Squadron-192, 5" Ace Novelty made, UnUsed........(sold)

VA-192 by ACE Novelty of Tokyo

made by Ace Novelty, torn while being removed from Flight Suit, Used......inquire

Philippine made, UnUsed......inquire

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ATKRON-192, made in Japan

small made in Japan patch, UnUsed.....inquire

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Partial History

( see VA-192 predecessor squadron VF-192 )

Redesignated VA-192 March 15, 1956: Redesignated VFA-192 January 10, 1986

Attack Squadron-195 (VA-195)

"Dam Busters"

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2 x variations of ATKRON-195, both made in Japan

Not sure, but this design may have been adopted circa 1963

(anyone know if this is true....or if you have hardcopy info stating otherwise.....let me know)

ATKRON-195, UnUsed....inquire

larger patch, UnUsed.....inquire

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Attack Squadron 195 (VA-195)

possible History on patch

This Hawk motif is probably associated with VA-195's service onboard the USS Kitty Hawk while homeported many years in Atsugi, Japan.

They deployed several times with CVW-11[1] on the USS Kittyhawk in the 1970s.

Might have been a party favor or freebie at a special event such as a mess night, navy ball, or etc.

VA-195 was active from 24 Aug 1948 - 1 Apr 1985 when VFA-195 stood up.

[1] see the USS Kitty Hawk section on my Carrier page, I have a fierce Hawk patch listed from a 1975 WESTPAC cruise.

probably circa 1970s, dealer(maker's) name on back = by Tidewater Emblems of Virginia, RFU, small patch, Used.....inquire

( also on USS Kitty Hawk section )

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partial History

August 15, 1943 Torpedo Squadron NINETEEN (VT-19) was established.

November 15, 1946 VT-19 was redesignated Attack Squadron TWENTY A (VA-20A).

August 24, 1948, VA-20A was redesignated Attack Squadron ONE HUNDRED NINETY FIVE (VA-195).

April 1, 1985 VA-195 was redesignated Strike Fighter Squadron ONE HUNDRED NINETY FIVE (VFA-195)

VA-196 (ATKRON 196)

Nicknames:

"THUNDERCATS" circa 1948 – 1950s

"THE MAIN BATTERY" circa 1950s - present

Starting circa 1979 "MILESTONES" was used interchangeably with "The Main Battery"

ATTACK SQUADRON 196, made in Japan, UnUsed......inquire

( some modern patches are available but unlisted )

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Partial History

After being Redesignated VA-196 the old Devil and Ace of Spades insignia was used until September 14, 1967 when the current design was approved by CNO

Colors for the patch changed to: Devil's face is an orange background with a black border; the Ace of Spades is black with the Devil’s face superimposed

on it and his face is outlined in yellow, the teeth, eyes and horns are white with black pupils and black markings on the horns; the scroll has a white background

bordered in black, with black lettering

VA-204

"ATKRON 204", "River Rattlers", 4.5" Japan made, UnUsed......(sold)

ATTACK SQUADRON 205 (VA-205)

“GREEN FALCONS”

ATKRON-205, Green Falcon carrying a Bomb, UnUsed......(sold)

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partial History

Established July 1, 1970 in the Atlantic Fleet Reserve based at NAS Atlanta, GA; Disestablished December 31, 1994

Equipped with:

Douglas A-4L Skyhawks on September 1, 1970

Vought A-7B Corsair IIs on September 26, 1975

Vought A-7E Corsair IIs on June 20, 1984

Grumman KA-6D Intruders on August 22, 1990

Grumman A-6E Intruders on November 17, 1990

VAQ-208

(Tactical Electronic Warfare (VAQ) Squadron)

VAQ-208 Japan Made 5" variant patch ("VAQ-208" is usually in Black?), worn from 1970 - 1979, UnUsed.......(sold)

VA-212 (ATKRON 212)

"RAMPANT RAIDERS"

VA-216 (ATKRON 216)

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Attack Squadron 212

Large Japan made VA-212, UnUsed....(sold)

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VA-212 "SUCCULENT SIX SMART BOMBERS 1967"

VA-216 "BLACK DIAMOND"

VA-212 "SUCCULENT SIX SMART BOMBERS 1967", 5"(vertical) Japan made, UnUsed........inquire

"Smart Bomb" is a reference to the WALLEYE Weapons System

They deployed to Vietnam on the Bon Homme Richard (CVA-31) with CVW-21 from January 26 - August 25, 1967

VA-216 "BLACK DIAMOND", Japan made, Used.......inquire

VA-215 (ATKRON-215)

"Barn Owls"

Large Attack Squadron 215 made in Japan, black vertical line on the right side is embroidery thread (NOT a stain), UnUsed.....inquire

VA-304

"FIREBIRDS"

Has the merrowed edge and short pigtail (probably older than the other Squadron patch?), cheesecloth covered with paper backing, UnUsed.......inquire

cut-edge squadron patch, backing is cheesecloth covered with the fuzzy-PELON, UnUsed.....inquire

pre-1988 A-7 SLUF merrowed-edge diamond, cheesecloth style backing with short pigtail, UnUsed......inquire

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partial History

Transitioned from the A-7E Corsair II in 1988 to A-6Es and KA-6Ds; Disestablished 1994

Pacific Fleet Reserve Squadron, Naval Air Station Alameda, California

VAQ-308

Tactical Electronic Warfare (VAQ) Squadron

5 3/4" Japan made, UnUsed.........Inquire

VA-735 patch

Squadron flew Martin AM-1 Mauler aircarft

"ABEL MABEL", 5" with cheesecloth backing, 1950 - 53 era, Unused.......(sold)

"Able Mabel" refers to the Martin AM-1 Mauler aircraft; it did not have a good reputation and was sometimes

referred to as the "Awful Monster"; the Martin Maulers lost-out to the Able Dog (AD) Skyraiders in the Fleet

and were turned over to the Reserves in 1950 and retired in 1953

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partial History

Squadron was probably based at Grosse Ile NAS, MI

Bureau Number 22301 (VA-735) crashed through trees into slope near

Lansing, MI 8/11/1951; this is the only solid reference found for this unit

Modern Patches Available for some:

VA, VF, VFA, Rotary, CAW, and CVs - e-mail for your needs

Related Items

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Naval Aviation Observer's Wing for Navigators

authorized from 31 March, 1945 to 18 March, 1947

Worn by Navy, Marine, Coast Guard, and WAVE Navigators

click on picture for details

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CVLG-58 (later CVLG-1)

The Navy site indicates this design was approved for VT-58 on July 1, 1946 (I have doubts on this ID?)

CVLG-58 served aboard the USS Saipan (CVL-58) with 2 squadrons:

VF-58 (later VF-1L) flying Grumann Hellcats and Bearcats

VT-58 (later VA-1L) flying Grumann Avengers

This could be one of the first Combo/Gaggle patches(??)

listed on GROUP/WING page

Mystery Items

If you know the ID on any of these, contact: Jack@LJMilitaria.com

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UI #68 - Possible VAH, A-3 Sky Warrior patch?

Japan made, written on the back is "Flying Fish 1961", any ideas on the Unit ID?

(added: could be from a squadron flying the A3 Sky Warrior "Whale", hanging object from the lower-fin is supposed to depict the 3rd Crewman facing to the rear)

(also listed on the UI page)

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UI #126 - Raptor-Hawk insignia, know the ID?

also on the UI page

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UI#373 - "SEMPER ANTE MAXIMUS", Japan made, possibly a Naval Nuke (Training/Research?) site in New Mexico?....maybe an Electronics Squadron?

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Know the ID of this patch?

A-4 "SKYWINDERS"

click on picture for details

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VA-303

VA-304

VA-303 "GOLDEN HAWKS" "ATTACK SQUADRON 303", Japan made(?), used.........(sold)

VA-304, 4.5", older cheesecloth back, UnUsed........(sold)

VA(AW)-35 Det Lima - U.S.S. Lexington

(1958 Cruise in the Pacific - Japan made patches)

Left - Eyeball insignia, usage unknown, UnUsed......(sold)

( Patch has been ID-d as VAN-53 onboard USS TICONDEROGA with VA95 from September 16, 1957 to April 25, 1958 )

Center - Task Force 77 1957 1958 VAAW-35 USS Ticonderoga CVA-14 USS Lexington CVA-16......(sold)

Right - VA(AW)-35 Detachment Lima "TEAM 58" (VAN Team 58), Used.......(sold)

( Pilot's Grouping also had a USS Wasp patch )

VA(AW)-35 Det Lima Team 58 Bird patch is pictured in black and white in the 1958 USS Lexington cruise book

The USS Lexington cruise of 1958 with CVG-21 consisted of: GMGRU-1 (Guided Missile group) flying FJ-3Ds, HU-1 flying HUP-3s, VA-212 flying FJ-4Bs, VA-215 flying AD-6s, VA(AW)-35 flying AD-5Ns, VAH-8 flying A3D-2s, VAW-11 flying AD-5Ws, VF-213 flying the F4D-1s, VF-24 flying the F3H-2Hs, and VFP-61 flying the F9F-8Ps

Cruise started in July 1958 and ended in December 1958 making the usual ports of: Hawaii, Japan, and Subic Bay PI

"VAN" expands to: Heavier than Air, NIght Attack

VC-35 and VA(AW)-35 Detachments were the only Squadron to use "VAN" numbers

VA(AW)-35 Redesignated VA-122 June 30 1959

( see an earlier VA(AW)-35 Cruise Patch with ATG-2 on the Hancock )

( good site for VA(AW)-35 items http://www.vc-35andvaaw-35 dot org/van_teams.html )

Found with the above Grouping

Japan made, UnUsed.......(sold)

( Anyone know the History of this Grouping, or any patch shown, contact Jack@LJMilitaria.com )

RVAH-5 Savage Sons of Sanford

( design was worn from 1964 to 1968 )

RVAH-5 "RECONNASISSANCE ATTACK SQUADRON SAVAGE SONS OF SANFORD", 4 7/8" Japan made, used from 1964 until NAS Sanford was closed in 1968, Used.....(sold)

(RVAH-5 made it's last cruise, on the USS Kitty Hawk, in 1975)

I prefer to sell this as a Group; could be broken-up with the correct inducement

UI#44 - "Easy Flight" "E Pluribus Manana" (many tomorrows?), "SEMPER R. O. N." (= Always Remain Over Night), 1950s Japan made(?). any ideas?

Patch Wanted

On Yankee Station from April - October 1972

Was on the Line for all of Linebacker I

War-Cruise patch, WESTPAC '72 "HUMMM" USS Kitty Hawk, Ace Novelty made in Tokyo, Japan, RFU, Used....(sold)

Attack Squadron-144

VA-144, 6" Japan made, UnUsed..(sold)

VA-12

"RECONATKRON SEVEN", 4.5" (this insignia adopted in 1961), cheesecloth backing, UnUsed.......inquire

VA-12, UnUsed..............inquire

VAH-1

Smokin' Tigers

circa 1950s

Attack Squadron(Heavy)-One, small 2 7/8" patch for a Bib or Cap(?), RFU, Used.....(sold)

partial History

Established November 1 1955 at NAS Jacksonville, Florida; Nucleus of personnel from VP-3

Flying A3D-1/2 "Skywarriors" (1st Operational Unit to fly Skywarriors)

ReLocated to NAS Sanford, Florida in January 1959

Began Transition to North American A3J-1s in August, 1962

Redesignated RVAH-1 September 1 1964 and Transitioned to RA-5Cs

DisEstablished: January 29 1979

RVAH-3

RVAH-Three, Heavy Attack Reconnaissance Squadron, scrapbook residue on back, UnUsed.....(sold)

3506AY - VA-22 “Fighting Redcocks”

3506AY - VA-22 “Fighting Redcocks” Black Baseball CAP, made in Japan by Matsuo of Yokohama, woven label reads size 7 (37cm), Japan made VA-22 patch sewn on front, direct embroidery: on front is “FIGHTING REDCOCKS VA 22” and on back is “GREEK TOO”, high-quality black wool cap and the workmanship is outstanding, near-New, Used.......(sold)

( also on Navy and Headgear pages )