Second VA-64 (U.S. Navy)
| VA-64 | |
|---|---|
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| Branch | United States Navy |
| Type | Attack |
| Nickname(s) | Black Lancers |
| Colors | White / Black |
| Engagements | Cuban Quarantine |
| Decorations | Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal |
| Disbanded | 7 November 1969 |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Attack | A4D-2N/A-4C and A4D-2 |
VA-64 was an Attack Squadron of the U.S. Navy. It was established on 1 July 1961, and disestablished on 7 November 1969. The squadron was known as the Black Lancers, and was the second squadron to carry the VA-64 designation. It was formed to provide an air defense capability for Carrier AntiSubmarine Air Groups. The squadron flew A4D-2N/A-4C and A4D-2 aircraft.[1]
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References
This article incorporates text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons.
- ↑ Grossnick, Roy A. (1995). Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons, Volume 1, Chapter 2, Section 5: Attack Squadron Histories for VA-64 to VA-75 (PDF). Washington, D.C.: Naval Historical Center, Department of the Navy. pp. 113–114. Retrieved 2014-02-15.
An A-4C of VA-64 in 1969.
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