Second VA-95 (U.S. Navy)
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AD-7 Skyraider from VA-95 Skyknights landing on USS Ranger (CVA-61) in 1960.
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 on 1 April 1970. The squadron's nickname was the Skyknights from 1957-1963, and the Green Lizards thereafter.[1]
Significant events
- Jan 1963: The squadron participated in cross deck operations with the British carrier HMS Hermes while operating in the western Pacific.
- May 1963: Following the military losses of Lao neutralists to the Pathet Lao in the Plaine de Jarres, Laos, Ranger (CVA 61) transited to the South China Sea to support possible operations in Laos.
- Nov 1964–Apr 1965: The squadron participated in support for photo reconnaissance missions and conducted strikes against targets in Laos.
- 7 Feb 1965: Following a Viet Cong attack against the American advisors compound at Pleiku, South Vietnam, the President ordered a reprisal strike against North Vietnam, named Flaming Dart I. The squadron’s target was the Vit Thu Lu Barracks. However, the strike turned back due to poor weather conditions.
- 11 Feb 1965: Squadron aircraft participated in Flaming Dart II, retaliatory strikes against the Chanh Hoa military barracks near Dong Hoi, North Vietnam.
- Mar 1965: The squadron participated in Rolling Thunder strikes against the Phu Qui ammunition depot in North Vietnam.
- Apr 1966: The squadron departed Norfolk, Virginia, en route to Vietnam as part of an air wing composed only of attack squadrons.
- Sep 1969: Following a coup that overthrew the Libyan monarchy Kennedy (CVA 67) cut short its visit to Cannes, France, and departed for operations in the Ionian Sea. The United States later extended diplomatic recognition to the new Libyan government.[1]
Home port assignments
The squadron was assigned to these home ports, effective on the dates shown:[1]
- NAS Alameda – 26 Mar 1952
- NAS Moffett Field – 08 Mar 1962
- NAS Lemoore – 01 Apr 1963
- NAS Alameda – 04 Aug 1968
Aircraft Assignment
The squadron first received the following aircraft on the dates shown:[1]
- F6F-5 Hellcat – 21 Apr 1952
- AD-1 Skyraider – 19 May 1952
- AD-4NA Skyraider – 03 Jul 1952
- AD-4 Skyraider – Sep 1952
- AD-4L Skyraider – Oct 1952
- AD-6 Skyraider – Oct 1953
- AD-7 Skyraider – Sep 1956
- A-4C Skyhawk – 15 Jul 1965
- A-4B Skyhawk – 05 Dec 1965
- A-4C Skyhawk – Sep 1968
See also
- VA-95 (U.S. Navy)
- Third VA-95 (U.S. Navy)
- Attack aircraft
- List of inactive United States Navy aircraft squadrons
- History of the United States Navy
References
This article incorporates text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons.
- 1 2 3 4 Grossnick, Roy A. (1995). Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons, Volume 1, Chapter 2, Section 6: Attack Squadron Histories for VA-76 to VA-104 (PDF). Washington, D.C.: Naval Historical Center, Department of the Navy. pp. 159–161. Retrieved 2014-02-17.
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