VA-145 (U.S. Navy)
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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 to active duty on 20 July 1950. It was redesignated VA-145 on 4 February 1953, and disestablished on 1 October 1993.[1]
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Attack Squadron 145 | |
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Active | 20 July 1950 - 1 October 1993 |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Navy |
Nickname(s) | Swordsmen |
Engagements | Korean War, Vietnam War, Operation Desert Storm |
Aircraft flown | |
Attack | TBM Avenger AD-1/2/4Q/4L/4NA/5/6 Skyraider A-6A/B/C/E/TRAM/SWIP Intruder |
Tanker | KA-6D Intruder |
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