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VS-892 Activated for the Korean War flying TBM'S aboard the escort carrier USS RENDOVA (CVE-114) in 1951 (Naval Reserve Squadron). They were later redesignated as VS-38, the well known Red Griffins

 

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VS-38 Red Griffins Lineage:
VC-892 Reserve squadron. Activated 20 Jul 1950
VC-892 Redesignated VS-892 4 Aug 1950
VS-892 Reserve squadron called to active duty 4 Aug 1950
VS-892 Redesignated VS-38 4 Feb 1953
VS-38 Deactivated 30 Apr 2004

 

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Authentic VXE-6 Puckered Penguins Antarctic Search and Rescue Team

NOTE FOR COLLECTORS:  Beware as this very hard to find patch is being knocked off by the 'usual suspects'

 

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VA-305 LOBOS

Attack Squadron 305, Naval Reserve 1970-1986 NAS Point Mugu, CA

(they became VFA-305 from 1987 to 1994)

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RVAH-64 EAGLE EYES

Reconnaissance Attack Heavy Squadron Fourteen, in service 1968 to 1974

 

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RVAH-14 was the second squadron specifically formed to operate the RA-5C Vigilante and was most short-lived of any RVAH squadron. RVAH-14 was initially established on 1 February 1968 at NAS Sanford, Florida in order to accommodate the impending commissioning of the USS John F. Kennedy, the latter of which was scheduled for 7 September 1968. Throughout its existence, RVAH-14 concentrated on Cold War operations, primarily in support of the U.S. Sixth Fleet in the Mediterranean, and was the only frontline RVAH squadron not to see action during the Vietnam War. The squadron's emblem was created by cartoonist Roy Crane, the creator of the Buz Sawyer comic strip. RVAH-14 was selected to be the first RVAH squadron to inactivate. As a result, on 1 May 1974, before it could be transferred with the other RVAH squadrons to NAS Key West, RVAH-14 was disestablished at NAS Albany, Georgia

 

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VA-95 GREEN LIZARDS (ATKRON 95) LIZARDS LAST ROMP - WESTPAC 1995 USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN-72/CVW-11) VA-95 was disestablished on November 18, 1995

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VA-45 BLACKBIRDS (ATKRON 45) Full size decal from a Skyhawk airedales' collection

http://www.seaforces.org/usnair/VA/Attack-Squadron-45.htm

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VS-22 CHECKMATES (AIRASRON 22) - Full size decal from a Skyhawk Airedales' collection

 

Jet transitions started in the summer of 1974 with pilots training in Rockwell T-2C Buckeyes and Douglas TA-4J Skyhawks at NAS Meridian, Mississippi, making VS-22 the first east coast based S-3A squadron. With the retirement of the anti-submarine carriers the anti-submarine squadrons were integrated into the former attack carrier air wings. From 1976 to 2001 VS-22 was assigned to Carrier Air Wing Three (CVW-3). Between 1976 and 1980 VS-22 made four deployments aboard the USS Saratoga. After the Saratoga went to drydock in September 1980, CVW-3 transitioned to deployments aboard the USS America CV-66. The squadron transitioned to the S-3B in 1989.

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VS-34 PROUD TIGERS (AIRASRON 45) - Disestablished in 1968. Full size decal from a Skyhawk Airedales' collection

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VA(HM)-10 HEAVY ATTACK MINING SQUADRON TEN - 1956 to 1959 (Previously and subsequently VP-17)

On 1 JUL 56, while deployed to NAF Naha, Okinawa, Japan, Patrol Squadron Seventeen (VP-17) was redesignated Heavy Attack Mining Squadron Ten.  VA(HM)-10 was one of two such squadrons in the NAVY. One west coast - one east coast. Flying Lockheed P2V-6 Neptunes, VA(HM)-10 retained the tail letters-"BH".

 
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In April of 1957 the squadron began to transition to the P2V-5F. The squadron's P2V-6M aircraft were transferred to the reserves in preparation for a WestPac deployment in the -5Fs. On 1 SEP 57, VA(HM)-10 deployed to MCAS Iwakuni, Japan and FAW-6 with their -5Fs. All NAVY patrol squadrons received new tail codes letters on 9 DEC 57. VA(HM)-10 dropped their old "BH" tail code and began using "ZE".
 
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On 18 MAY 59 the squadron deployed with their -5Fs to NAS Kodiak, Alaska. On 1 JUL 59 Heavy Attack Mining Squadron Ten (VA(HM)-10) was redesignated back to PATROL SQUADRON SEVENTEEN (VP-17)

 

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Here are some original salty, actually used patches I have obtained recently.

 

P-3 Orion, P-3 Inflight Technician patch, and a nice VP-45 safety pro patch. The first two patches are on Velcro and are named to "Coker".

 

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Nice Bobcat patch Hink, you should post that one on the VT Training Squadron topic http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/262632-vt-ht-naval-aviation-training-squadron-patches/

 

Very few TACLERON or VAQ Squadron patches posted yet........

 

VAQ-138 YELLOWJACKETS Electronic Attack Squadron 138 (VAQRON 138) Established in 1976 at NAS Whidbey Island.

 

This is their first cut edge patch circa 1976 when they were known as Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 138 (TACLERON 138)

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My late father's version of the VA-152 patch used during his command. Made in Japan upon returning from their 1968 combat deployment while aboard the USS Oriskany (CVA-34). At that time they were still flying the AD Skyraider. During that deployment CVW-16 endured 31 shoot downs. My father was a lucky survivor.

 

Found an image of that 31st shoot down which can be seen on the deck of the Mighty O here http://raunchyredskins.us/operations/Wildman%20Bruflat.1.jpg

. Father is seen in the back ground wearing his khakis, flat top hair cut and USNA ring just visible. .

 

Soon after their return to NAS Alameda VA-152 to transition to the A-4 Skyhawk. Created by combining men from both VA-152 and VSF-4 CHESSMEN and all VSF-4 A-4 Skyhawks a/c.

 

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I've been acquainted with that same version of the VA-152 patch for over 50 years.

 

Cheers, Dave

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Thought to include a VSF-3 patch to this thread. Especially since the combination of their Skyhawk a/c and men played such a great part in what initially made up VA-152. Soon after to be known as THE MAVERICKS.

 

Original patches from this squadron are rare. As the life of this particular squadron was very short lived.As far as I know only existing long enough to do a work up a single WESTPAC combat tour.

 

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This particular patch is one of the many 1950's & 1960's squadron patches from within my collection, I am of the opinion that this was the finest patch made for any and all USN A-4 Skyhawk squadrons.

 

Cheers, Dave

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Nice one Bearmon, looks good.....

 

 

Air Transport Squadron Twenty Four (VR-24) "The World's Biggest Little Airline" In Service 1946-1993

 

VR-24 Historical Summary:

 

The primary mission of VR-24 was to service the U.S. Navy 6th Fleet in the Mediterranean, and when called upon, U.S. Naval Forces operating in other parts of the world. VR-24 and its Detachments delivered freight, mail, and personnel to U.S., NATO, and friendly foreign bases, ports of call, and via Carrier-On-deck-Delivery, to U.S. Navy ships at sea. VR-24 also performed life-saving medical evacuations and disaster relief missions throughout its far-flung areas of operation. To accomplish their mission, VR-24 air crews often flew in and out of airports that had only primitive communications and navigation aids, cargo handling equipment, and ground support services. Missions were often completed under the most adverse weather conditions. COD aircrews providing the vital link between land bases and ship at sea, often operated at maximum ranges from austere remote detachment sites. The men and women of VR-24 met these challenges through hard work, long hours, and innovation. VR-24 soon became known as the "world's biggest little airline" that could deliver .....................ANYTHING, ANYTIME, ANYWHERE.

 

Excellent History here on the VR-24 Association website http://www.vr-24.org/History.htm

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VF-14 TOPHATTERS - USS JOHN F. KENNEDY (CV-67) Desert Storm 1990-1991

 

On 10 August 1990, eight days after the Iraqi Invasion of Kuwait, the squadron was ordered to emergency deploy to the Red Sea aboard John F. Kennedy to take part in Operation Desert Shield. During the months leading up to the war, the squadron assisted in enforcing the Iraqi embargo flying combat air patrol (CAP) and standing alert duty continuously. On the morning of 17 January 1991, the squadron once again flew into combat when they joined United Nations forces in the air assault on Iraq. VF-14 and VF-32 flew CAP and fighter escort missions for CVW-3 strike and support aircraft throughout Desert Storm operating in Western and Central Iraq initially and then conducting long range barrier CAP missions in eastern Iraq near the Iranian border with other Tomcat squadrons from the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf that lasted an unprecedented 7–8 hours. After combat operations ended, John F. Kennedy remained briefly in the Red Sea stopping off the coast of Egypt for a port call before returning to NAS Oceana after eight months at sea.

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VF-114 AARDVARKS TOPGUN 1987

 

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1987 was devoted to training which included deployments to NAF El Centro, California and NAS Fallon, Nevada. VF-114 again won the "Mutha" trophy and also the Naval Air Force Pacific Fleet Battle “E” battle efficiency award as the top F-14 squadron in the Pacific Fleet.

 

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