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Carrier Air Wing 6 (CARAIRWING
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CVBG-5 January 24, 1947 - March 18, 1947 aboard USS Valley Forge (CV 45) - shakedown cruise - Caribbean Sea January 19, 1948 - April 5, 1948 aboard USS Coral Sea (CVB 43) - shakedown cruise - Atlantic Ocean CVG-6 October 8, 1948 - November 23, 1948 aboard USS Midway (CVB 41) - Caribbean Sea October 27, 1949 - November 23, 1949 aboard USS Franklin D. Roosevelt (CVB 42) - North Atlantic, Arctic January 10, 1951 - May 18, 1951 aboard USS Franklin D. Roosevelt (CVB 42) - Mediterranean Sea January 9, 1952 - May 5, 1952 aboard USS Midway (CVB 41) - Mediterranean Sea August 26, 1952 - October 8, 1952 aboard USS Midway (CVB 41) - North Atlantic December 1, 1952 - May 19, 1953 aboard USS Midway (CVA 41) - Mediterranean Sea January 8, 1954 - August 4, 1954 aboard USS Midway (CVA 41) - Mediterranean Sea October 9, 1955 - April 30, 1956 aboard USS Lake Champlain (CVA 39) - Mediterranean Sea September 3, 1957 - October 22, 1957 aboard USS Intrepid (CVA 11) - Operation STRIKE BACK, North Atlantic February 13, 1959 - August 30, 1959 aboard USS Intrepid (CVA 11) - Mediterranean Sea August 4, 1960 - February 17, 1961 aboard USS Intrepid (CVA 11) - Mediterranean Sea August 3, 1961 - March 1, 1962 aboard USS Intrepid (CVA 11) - Mediterranean Sea August 3, 1962 - October 11, 1962 aboard USS Enterprise (CVAN 65) - Mediterranean Sea October 19, 1962 - December 6, 1962 aboard USS Enterprise (CVAN 65) - Caribbean Sea February 6, 1963 - September 4, 1963 aboard USS Enterprise (CVAN 65) - Mediterranean Sea CVW-6 February 8, 1964 - October 3, 1964 aboard USS Enterprise (CVAN 65) - world cruise - Operation SEA ORBIT May 1, 1965 - July 1, 1965 aboard USS America (CVA 66) - shakedown cruise November 30, 1965 - July 10, 1966 aboard USS America (CVA 66) - Mediterranean Sea January 10, 1967 - September 20, 1967 aboard USS America (CVA 66) - Mediterranean Sea April 10, 1968 - December 16, 1968 aboard USS America (CVA 66) - Vietnam War January 2, 1970 - July 27, 1971 aboard USS Franklin D. Roosevelt (CVA 42) - Mediterranean Sea January 29, 1971 - July 28, 1971 aboard USS Franklin D. Roosevelt (CVA 42) - Mediterranean Sea February 15, 1972 - December 11, 1972 aboard USS Franklin D. Roosevelt (CVA 42) - Mediterranean Sea September 14, 1973 - March 17, 1974 aboard USS Franklin D. Roosevelt (CVA 42) - Mediterranean Sea January 3, 1975 - July 16, 1975 aboard USS Franklin D. Roosevelt (CVA 42) - Mediterranean Sea April 15, 1976 - October 25, 1976 aboard USS America (CV 66) - Mediterranean Sea June 10, 1977 - July 19, 1977 aboard USS America (CV 66) - South Atlantic September 29, 1977 - April 25, 1978 aboard USS America (CV 66) - Mediterranean Sea June 28, 1979 - December 14, 1979 aboard USS Independence (CV 62) - Mediterranean Sea November 19, 1980 - June 10, 1981 aboard USS Independence (CV 62) - Mediterranean Sea, Indian Ocean June 7, 1982 - December 21, 1982 aboard USS Independence (CV 62) - Mediterranean Sea October 18, 1983 - April 11, 1984 aboard USS Independence (CV 62) - Mediterranean Sea, Grenada October 16, 1984 - February 1985 aboard USS Independence (CV 62) - Mediterranean Sea, Indian Ocean June 4, 1986 - November 10, 1986 aboard USS Forrestal (CV 59) - Mediterranean Sea August 28, 1987 - October 8, 1987 aboard USS Forrestal (CV 59) - North Atlantic April 25, 1988 - October 7, 1988 aboard USS Forrestal (CV 59) - Mediterranean Sea, Indian Ocean November 4, 1989 - April 12, 1990 aboard USS Forrestal (CV 59) - Mediterranean Sea May 30, 1991 - December 21, 1991 aboard USS Forrestal (CV 59) - Mediterranean Sea > for a complete listing of deployed squadrons and used aircraft go to the end of this page < > for more images go to the individual aircraft carrier sites < |
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 CVW-6 embarked on USS Forrestal (CV 59) - April 1989  CVW-6 embarked on USS Forrestal (CV 59) - 1989  CVW-6 embarked on USS Forrestal (CV 59) - September 1988  CVW-6 embarked on USS Forrestal (CV 59) - September 1988  CVW-6 embarked on USS Forrestal (CV 59) - August 1988  CVW-6 embarked on USS Forrestal (CV 59) - August 1988  CVW-6 embarked on USS Forrestal (CV 59) - August 1988  CVW-6 embarked on USS Forrestal (CV 59) - 1985  CVW-6 embarked on USS Independence (CV 62) - off Lebanon - 1983  various A-7E Corsair II's of CVW-6 embarked on USS Independence (CV 62) - off Lebanon - 1983  CVW-6 embarked on USS Independence (CV 62) - off Lebanon - December 1983  CVW-6 embarked on USS Independence (CV 62) - off Lebanon - December 1983  CVW-6 embarked on USS Independence (CV 62) - off Lebanon - December 1983  CVW-6 embarked on USS Independence (CV 62) - October 1979  CVW-6 embarked on USS Independence (CV 62) - September 1979  CVW-6 embarked on USS Independence (CV 62) - September 1979  CVW-6 embarked on USS America (CV 66) - 1976  CVW-6 embarked on USS Franklin D. Roosevelt (CVA 42) - circa 1973  CVW-6 embarked on USS Franklin D. Roosevelt (CVA 42) - circa 1973  CVW-6 embarked on USS Franklin D. Roosevelt (CVA 42) - 1970's  CVW-6 embarked on USS Franklin D. Roosevelt (CVA 42) - 1970's  A-7A Corsair II's (VA-82), two F-4J Phantom II's (VF-102) and three F-4J (VF-33), assigned to CVW-6 embarked on USS America (CVA 66), over Vietnam - 1968  CVW-6 embarked on USS Enterprise (CVAN 65) during her world cruise - 1964  CVW-6 embarked on USS Enterprise (CVAN 65) - 1964  CVW-6 embarked on USS Enterprise (CVAN 65) - 1964 CVG-6 July 1948 - December 1963  CVG-6 embarked on USS Intrepid (CVA 11) - 1957  CVG-6 embarked on USS Midway (CVA 41) - May 1954  CVG-6 embarked on USS Midway (CVB 41) - 1952  
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Battle Carrier Air Group Five
(1946-1948): Post-war service for Carrier Wing Six began when Carrier Air Group Seventeen (CVG-17) was re-designated as Battle Carrier Air Group Seventeen (CVBG-17) on 22 January 1946 and subsequently re-designated as Battle Carrier Air Group Five (CVBG-5) on 16 November 1946. CVBG-5 participated in the shakedown cruises for Essex-class fleet carrier USS Valley Forge (CV-45) and the Midway-class battle aircraft carrier USS Coral Sea (CVB-43). Carrier Air Group Six (1948-1963): Battle Carrier Air Group Five was re-designated Carrier Air Group Six (CVG-6) effective 27 July 1948. CVG-6 participated in three major NATO naval exercises, 1952's Operation Grand Slam, 1952's Operation Mainbrace and 1957's Operation Strikeback (pictured). as well as making ten deployment to the Mediterranean Sea (see Table 4 below). VF-33 joined CVG-6 aboard Midway in 1954. The Group flew on board the Navy's first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, the recently commissioned USS Enterprise (CVAN-65), on 22 June 1962. CVG-6 participated with the USS Forrestal (CVA-59) in LantFlex 2-62, a nuclear strike exercise from 6-12 July, providing eight “pre-planned” strikes and six call strikes while operating off the Virginia capes, against targets ranging from the Tidewater area to central Florida. The air group also participated in RipTide III from 3-5 August, which involved long-range simulated nuclear strikes against targets off the Portuguese and Spanish coasts, including 14 strikes and nine call strikes, all opposed. The Group embarked on board the Enterprise during its first deployment to the Mediterranean, passing the Rock of Gibraltar on 16 August 1962. CVG-6 participated n Lafayette II, 7 September, which involved 14 scheduled conventional strikes coordinated with aircraft from USS Forrestal (CVA-59) against multiple targets in southern France, with opposition provided by French air force and naval aircraft. The air group was involved in Indian Summer from 7–8 September, comprising three long-range, simulated nuclear strikes, with fighter escort by F-4Bs from VF-102, against Spanish targets defended by USAF and Spanish commands assigned to NATO. Carrier Air Group Six also provided air support during FallEx/High Heels II from 6–20 September as well as Fall Trap from 23-27 September, which was a NATO amphibious exercise. Enterprise arrived back at Norfolk Naval Station on 11 October 1962. Carrier Air Group Six subsequently participated in the naval operations during the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962 as part of Task Force 135, a two-carrier strike force consisting of CAG-6's home carrier, the Enterprise, and the supercarrier USS Independence (CVA-62), operating south of the Windward Passage, between Cuba and the island of Hispaniola and southward, in the vicinity of Latitude 18ºN, Longitude 74º30'W. CAG-6 was augmented with ten additional A4D-4N Skyhawks of Attack Squadron 34 (VA-34) during the night of 26/27 October 1962. For its participation in the Cuban Missile Crisis, Carrier Air Groups Six received the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal. Carrier Air Wing Six (1963-1993): Carrier Air Group Six was re-designated Carrier Air Wing Six (CVW-6) on 20 December 1963. The air wing participated in Operation Sea Orbit, the first around-the-world voyage made by nuclear-powered surface ships, in 1964. CVW-6 embarked on the new supercarrier USS America (CVA-66) for its 1965 shakedown cruise, and during that ship's second deployment to the Mediterranean Sea, CVW-6 was operating with the U.S. Sixth Fleet when the Six Day War broke out between Israel and its Arab neighbors on 5 June 1967. America's escorting destroyers detected an unknown submarine contact on 7 June, and a Sikorsky SH-3A Sea King from Helicopter Antisubmarine Squadron (HS-9) assisted in tracking this contact. CVW-6 aircraft provided air cover for the stricken USS Liberty (AGTR-5), which had been attacked by Israeli military forces, and it also dispatched two helicopters to evacuate the seriously injured to the America. Carrier Air Wing Six made its first combat deployment in 1968 upon the America. During this deployment, CVW-6 spent a total of 112 days at Yankee Station, attacking roads, waterways, trucks, bridges, as well as lighters, barges, and other logistical support watercraft. They also attacked petroleum storage areas, truck parks, and cave storage areas to impede the flow of men and war materials to the south during the Tet Offensive. On 10 July 1968, Lt. Roy Cash, Jr. (pilot) and Lt. (j.g.) Joseph E. Kain, Jr. (radar intercept officer), flying in an F-4J Phantom from Fighter Squadron 33 (VF-33), downed a MiG-21 about 17 miles (27 km) northwest of Vinh, North Vietnam. This was the first MiG "kill" in the Vietnam War for CVW-6. America and Carrier Air Wing Six were awarded the Navy Unit Commendation for this deployment. CVW-6 then left the America for another carrier, the USS Franklin D. Roosevelt (CVA-42). This carrier, along with USS Independence (CV-62) and USS Guadalcanal (LPH-7), stood by to execute the possible evacuation of foreign civilians during the Yom Kippur War in October 1973. CVW-6 provided air cover during the 1983 invasion of Grenada (Operation Urgent Fury) while embarked on board the USS Independence (CV-62). During that ship's subsequent deployment to the Mediterranean Sea, CVW-6 conducted air strikes against Syrian positions that were attacking U.S. Marine positions in Lebanon. Carrier Air Group Six received the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal for Operation Urgent Fury. Beginning in 1986, Carrier Air Wing Six embarked on board the USS Forrestal (CV-59). It participated in a joint U.S.-Egyptian training exercise (Operation Sea Wind) and Display Determination '86, which featured low-level coordinated strikes and air combat maneuvering training over Turkey. CVW-6 subsequently participated in Ocean Safari '87, a six-week cruise in the North Atlantic which was highlighted by operations with NATO forces posing as aggressors lurking in Norwegian fjords. A year later, the air wing participated in Ocean Venture ’88 in the Atlantic Ocean, the Gulf of Mexico, and the Caribbean Sea, and then provided air support for Operation Earnest Will. During its final overseas deployment, CVW-6 participated in three multi-lateral exercises (Harmonie Sud Est, Iles D’Or, and Display Determination ‘91), and also provided air support for Operation Provide Comfort. Carrier Air Group Six received the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal for Provide Comfort. Decommissioning: Carrier Air Wing Six shifted to the USS Forrestal (CV-59) when the USS Independence (CV-62) underwent its Service Life Extension Program (SLEP) overhaul at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard in 1986. Following the completion of its SLEP, the Independence sailed to its new homeport at the San Diego Naval Base with Carrier Air Wing 5. With the shifting of the Forrestal to a naval aviation training role as AVT-59, plus post-Cold War budget cutbacks, Carrier Air Wing Six (CVW-6) was decommissioned on 1 April 1992. source: wikipedia |
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| CVG-6 / CVW-6 main deployments - squadron overview and aircraft in use | ||
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CVG-6 January 10, 1951 - May 18, 1951 (Mediterranean Sea) aboard USS Franklin D. Roosevelt (CVB 42) Fighter Squadron 21 (VF-21) ‘Mach Busters’ - F9F-2 Panther Fighter Squadron 61 (VF-61) ‘Jolly Rogers’ - F9F-2 Panther Attack Squadron 25 (VA-25) ‘Tigers’ - AD-4 Skyraider Marine Fighter Squadron 225 (VMF-225) ‘Vagabonds’ - F4U-4 Corsair Composite Squadron 62 (VC-62) ‘Fighting Photos’ - F2H Banshee Composite Squadron 33 (VC-33) ‘Avengers’ - AD-4 Skyraider Composite Squadron 12 (VC-12) - AD-4 Skyraider Helicopter Utility Squadron 2 (HU-2) ‘Fleet Angels’ - ? January 9, 1952 - May 5, 1952 (Mediterranean Sea) aboard USS Midway (CVB 41) Fighter Squadron 21 (VF-21) ‘Mach Busters’ - F9F-2 Panther Fighter Squadron 61 (VF-61) ‘Jolly Rogers’ - F9F-2 Panther Fighter Squadron 41 (VF-41) ‘Black Aces’ - F4U-4 Corsair Attack Squadron 25 (VA-25) ‘Tigers’ - AD-4 Skyraider Marine Fighter Squadron 225 (VMF-225) ‘Vagabonds’ - F4U-4 Corsair Composite Squadron 12 (VC-12) - AD-4W Skyraider Composite Squadron 33 (VC-33) ‘Avengers’ - AD-4N Skyraider Composite Squadron 62 (VC-62) ‘Fighting Photos’ - F2H-2P Banshee Helicopter Utility Squadron 2 (HU-2) ‘Fleet Angels’ - HUP-1 Retriever / HO3S-1 Dragonfly August 26, 1952 - October 8, 1952 (North Atlantic) aboard USS Midway (CVB 41) Fighter Squadron 21 (VF-21) ‘Mach Busters’ - F9F-2 Panther Fighter Squadron 61 (VF-61) ‘Jolly Rogers’ - F9F-2 Panther Fighter Squadron 41 (VF-41) ‘Black Aces’ - F4U-4 Corsair Fighter Squadron 42 (VF-42) ‘Green Pawns’ - F4U-4 Corsair Attack Squadron 25 (VA-25) ‘Tigers’ - AD-4 Skyraider Composite Squadron 8 (VC-8) ‘Checkertails’ - AJ-1 Savage Composite Squadron 12 (VC-12) - AD-4W Skyraider Composite Squadron 33 (VC-33) ‘Avengers’ - AD-4N Skyraider Composite Squadron 62 (VC-62) ‘Fighting Photos’ - F2H-2P Banshee Helicopter Utility Squadron 2 (HU-2) ‘Fleet Angels’ - HUP-1 Retriever December 1, 1952 - May 19, 1953 (Mediterranean Sea) aboard USS Midway (CVA 41) Fighter Squadron 21 (VF-21) ‘Mach Busters’ - F9F-5 Panther Fighter Squadron 61 (VF-61) ‘Jolly Rogers’ - F9F-5 Panther Fighter Squadron 41 (VF-41) ‘Black Aces’ - F4U-4 Corsair Fighter Squadron 42 (VF-42) ‘Green Pawns’ - F4U-4 Corsair Attack Squadron 25 (VA-25) ‘Tigers’ - AD-4 Skyraider Composite Squadron 4 (VC-4) ‘Nightcappers’ - F2H-2 Banshee, F3D-2 Skyknight Composite Squadron 12 (VC-12) - AD-4W Skyraider Composite Squadron 33 (VC-33) ‘Nighthawks’ - AD-4N Skyraider Composite Squadron 62 (VC-62) ‘Fighting Photos’ - F2H-2P Banshee Composite Squadron 5 (VC-5) ‘Savage Sons’ - AJ-2 Savage Helicopter Utility Squadron 2 (HU-2) ‘Fleet Angels’ - HUP-1 Retriever January 8, 1954 - August 4, 1954 (Mediterranean Sea) aboard USS Midway (CVA 41) Fighter Squadron 31 (VF-31) ‘Tomcatters’ - F2H-3 Banshee Fighter Squadron 33 (VF-33) ‘Tarsiers’ - F9F-6 Cougar Fighter Squadron 73 (VF-73) ‘Jesters’ - F9F-6 Cougar Fighter Squadron 34 (VF-34) ‘Blue Blasters’ - F2H-2 Banshee Attack Squadron 25 (VA-25) ‘Tigers’ - AD-6 Skyraider Composite Squadron 12 (VC-12) - AD-4W Skyraider Composite Squadron 33 (VC-33) ‘Nighthawks’ - AD-4N Skyraider Composite Squadron 62 (VC-62) ‘Fighting Photos’ - F2H-2P Banshee Helicopter Utility Squadron 2 (HU-2) ‘Fleet Angels’ - HUP-2 Retriever October 9, 1955 - April 30, 1956 (Mediterranean Sea) aboard USS Lake Champlain (CVA 39) Fighter Squadron 33 (VF-33) ‘Tarsiers’ - FJ-3 Fury Fighter Squadron 62 (VF-62) ‘Boomerangs’ - F2H-3 Banshee Fighter Squadron 74 (VF-74) ‘Bedevilers’ - F9F-8 Cougar Attack Squadron 25 (VA-25) ‘Tigers’ - AD-6 Skyraider Marine Attack Squadron 324 (VMA-324) ‘Vagabonds’ - AD-4B Skyraider Composite Squadron 4 (VC-4) ‘Nightcappers’ - F2H-4 Banshee Composite Squadron 12 (VC-12) - AD-5W Skyraider Composite Squadron 62 (VC-62) ‘Fighting Photos’ - F2H-2P Banshee Helicopter Utility Squadron 2 (HU-2) ‘Fleet Angels’ - HUP-2 Retriever September 3, 1957 - October 22, 1957 (Operation STRIKE BACK, North Atlantic) aboard USS Intrepid (CVA 11) Fighter Squadron 71 (VF-71) - F2H-3/4 Banshee Fighter Squadron 33 (VF-33) ‘Tarsiers’ - FJ-3 Fury Attack Squadron 66 (VA-66) ‘Waldomen’ - F9F-8 Cougar Attack Squadron 25 (VA-25) ‘Tigers’ - AD-6 Skyraider Heavy Attack Squadron 11 (VAH-11) ‘Checkertails’ - AJ-1 Savage Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 12 (VAW-12) ‘Bats’ - AD-5W Skyraider All-Weather Attack Squadron 33 (VA(AW)-33) ‘Nighthawks’ - AD-5N Skyraider Light Photographic Squadron 62 (VFP-62) ‘Fighting Photos’ - F9F-8P Cougar Helicopter Utility Squadron 2 (HU-2) ‘Fleet Angels’ - HUP-2 Retriever February 13, 1959 - August 30, 1959 (Mediterranean Sea) aboard USS Intrepid (CVA 11) Fighter Squadron 74 (VF-74) ‘Bedevilers’ - F4D-1 Skyray Fighter Squadron 33 (VF-33) ‘Astronauts’ - F11F-1 Tiger Attack Squadron 66 (VA-66) ‘Waldomen’ - A4D-2 Skyhawk Attack Squadron 25 (VA-25) ‘Tigers’ - AD-6 Skyraider Attack Squadron 46 (VA-46) ‘Clansmen’ - A4D-2 Skyhawk Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 12 (VAW-12) ‘Bats’ - AD-5W Skyraider All-Weather Attack Squadron 33 (VA(AW)-33) ‘Nighthawks’ - AD-5Q Skyraider Light Photographic Squadron 62 (VFP-62) ‘Fighting Photos’ - F9F-8P Cougar Helicopter Utility Squadron 2 (HU-2) ‘Fleet Angels’ - HUP-2 Retriever August 4, 1960 - February 17, 1961 (Mediterranean Sea) aboard USS Intrepid (CVA 11) Fighter Squadron 74 (VF-74) ‘Bedevilers’ - F4D-1 Skyray Fighter Squadron 33 (VF-33) ‘Astronauts’ - F11F-1 Tiger Attack Squadron 66 (VA-66) ‘Waldos’ - A4D-2 Skyhawk Attack Squadron 65 (VA-65) ‘Tigers’ - AD-6 Skyraider Attack Squadron 76 (VA-76) ‘Spirits’ - A4D-2 Skyhawk Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 12 (VAW-12) ‘Bats’ - WF-2 Tracer Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 33 (VAW-33) ‘Knight Hawks’ - AD-5Q Skyraider Light Photographic Squadron 62 (VFP-62) ‘Fighting Photos’ - F8U-1P Crusader Helicopter Utility Squadron 2 (HU-2) ‘Fleet Angels’ - HUP-3 Retriever August 3, 1961 - March 1, 1962 (Mediterranean Sea) aboard USS Intrepid (CVA 11) Fighter Squadron 162 (VF-162) ‘Hunters’ - F4D-1 Skyray Fighter Squadron 33 (VF-33) ‘Tarsiers’ - F8U-1E Crusader Attack Squadron 66 (VA-66) ‘Waldos’ - A4D-2N Skyhawk Attack Squadron 65 (VA-65) ‘Tigers’ - AD-6 Skyraider Attack Squadron 76 (VA-76) ‘Spirits’ - A4D-2 Skyhawk Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 12 (VAW-12) ‘Bats’ - WF-2 Tracer Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 33 (VAW-33) ‘Knight Hawks’ - AD-5Q Skyraider Light Photographic Squadron 62 (VFP-62) ‘Fighting Photos’ - F8U-1P Crusader Helicopter Utility Squadron 2 (HU-2) ‘Fleet Angels’ - HUP-3 Retriever August 3, 1962 - October 11, 1962 (Mediterranean Sea) aboard USS Enterprise (CVAN 65) Fighter Squadron 102 (VF-102) ‘Diamondbacks’ - F4H-1 Phantom II Fighter Squadron 33 (VF-33) ‘Tarsiers’ - F8U-2NE Crusader Attack Squadron 66 (VA-66) ‘Waldos’ - A4D-2N Skyhawk Attack Squadron 65 (VA-65) ‘Tigers’ - AD-6 Skyraider Attack Squadron 64 (VA-64) ‘Black Lancers’ - A4D-2N Skyhawk Attack Squadron 76 (VA-76) ‘Spirits’ - A4D-2N Skyhawk Heavy Attack Squadron 7 (VAH-7) ‘Peacemakers of the Fleet’ - A3J-1 Vigilante Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 12 (VAW-12) ‘Bats’ - WF-2 Tracer Light Photographic Squadron 62 (VFP-62) ‘Fighting Photos’ - F8U-1P Crusader Helicopter Utility Squadron 2 (HU-2) ‘Fleet Angels’ - HUP-2 Retriever October 19, 1962 - December 6, 1962 (Caribbean Sea) aboard USS Enterprise (CVAN 65) Fighter Squadron 102 (VF-102) ‘Diamondbacks’ - F-4B Phantom II Fighter Squadron 33 (VF-33) ‘Tarsiers’ - F-8E Crusader Attack Squadron 66 (VA-66) ‘Waldos’ - A-4C Skyhawk Attack Squadron 34 (VA-34) ‘Blue Blasters’ - A-4C Skyhawk Attack Squadron 65 (VA-65) ‘Tigers’ - A-1H Skyraider Attack Squadron 64 (VA-64) ‘Black Lancers’ - A-4C Skyhawk Attack Squadron 76 (VA-76) ‘Spirits’ - A-4C Skyhawk Marine Attack Squadron 225 (VMA-225) ‘Vagabonds’ - A-4C Skyhawk Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 12 (VAW-12) ‘Bats’ - E-1B Tracer Light Photographic Squadron 62 (VFP-62) ‘Fighting Photos’ - RF-8A Crusader Helicopter Utility Squadron 2 (HU-2) ‘Fleet Angels’ - UH-25B Retriever February 6, 1963 - September 4, 1963 (Mediterranean Sea) aboard USS Enterprise (CVAN 65) Fighter Squadron 102 (VF-102) ‘Diamondbacks’ - F-4B Phantom II Fighter Squadron 33 (VF-33) ‘Tarsiers’ - F-8E Crusader Attack Squadron 66 (VA-66) ‘Waldos’ - A-4C Skyhawk Attack Squadron 65 (VA-65) ‘Tigers’ - A-1H Skyraider Attack Squadron 64 (VA-64) ‘Black Lancers’ - A-4C Skyhawk Attack Squadron 76 (VA-76) ‘Spirits’ - A-4C Skyhawk Heavy Attack Squadron 7 (VAH-7) ‘Peacemakers of the Fleet’ - A-5A Vigilante Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 12 (VAW-12) ‘Bats’ - E-1B Tracer Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 33 (VAW-33) ‘Knight Hawks’ - EA-1F Skyraider Light Photographic Squadron 62 (VFP-62) ‘Fighting Photos’ - RF-8A Crusader Helicopter Utility Squadron 2 (HU-2) ‘Fleet Angels’ - UH-25B Retriever CVW-6 February 8, 1964 - October 3, 1964 (world cruise - Operation SEA ORBIT) aboard USS Enterprise (CVAN 65) Fighter Squadron 102 (VF-102) ‘Diamondbacks’ - F-4B Phantom II Fighter Squadron 33 (VF-33) ‘Tarsiers’ - F-8E Crusader Attack Squadron 66 (VA-66) ‘Waldos’ - A-4C Skyhawk Attack Squadron 64 (VA-64) ‘Black Lancers’ - A-4C Skyhawk Attack Squadron 65 (VA-65) ‘Tigers’ - A-1H Skyraider Attack Squadron 76 (VA-76) ‘Spirits’ - A-4C Skyhawk Heavy Attack Squadron 7 (VAH-7) ‘Peacemakers of the Fleet’ - A-5A Vigilante Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 12 (VAW-12) ‘Bats’ - E-1B Tracer Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 33 (VAW-33) ‘Knight Hawks’ - EA-1F Skyraider Light Photographic Squadron 62 (VFP-62) ‘Fighting Photos’ - RF-8A Crusader Helicopter Utility Squadron 2 (HU-2) ‘Fleet Angels’ - UH-2A Seasprite Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 40 (VRC-40) ‘Rawhides’ - C-1A Trader May 1, 1965 - July 1, 1965 (shakedown cruise) aboard USS America (CVA 66) Fighter Squadron 102 (VF-102) ‘Diamondbacks’ - F-4B Phantom II Fighter Squadron 33 (VF-33) ‘Tarsiers’ - F-4B Phantom II Attack Squadron 66 (VA-66) ‘Waldos’ - A-4C Skyhawk Attack Squadron 76 (VA-76) ‘Spirits’ - A-4C Skyhawk Attack Squadron 64 (VA-64) ‘Black Lancers’ - A-4C Skyhawk Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 12 (VAW-12) ‘Bats’ - E-1B Tracer Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 33 (VAW-33) ‘Knight Hawks’ - EA-1F Skyraider Helicopter Utility Squadron 2 (HU-2) ‘Fleet Angels’ - UH-2A/B Seasprite November 30, 1965 - July 10, 1966 (Mediterranean Sea) aboard USS America (CVA 66) Fighter Squadron 102 (VF-102) ‘Diamondbacks’ - F-4B Phantom II Fighter Squadron 33 (VF-33) ‘Tarsiers’ - F-4B Phantom II Attack Squadron 66 (VA-66) ‘Waldos’ - A-4C Skyhawk Reconnaissance Attack Squadron 5 (RVAH-5) ‘Savage Sons’ - RA-5C Vigilante Attack Squadron 64 (VA-64) ‘Black Lancers’ - A-4C Skyhawk Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 12 (VAW-12) ‘Bats’ - E-1B Tracer Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 33 (VAW-33) ‘Knight Hawks’ - EA-1F Skyraider Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron 2 (VQ-2) ‘Batmen’ - EA-3B Skywarrior Helicopter Combat Support Squadron 2 (HC-2) ‘Fleet Angels’ - UH-2A Seasprite January 10, 1967 - September 20, 1967 (Mediterranean Sea) aboard USS America (CVA 66) Fighter Squadron 102 (VF-102) ‘Diamondbacks’ - F-4B Phantom II Fighter Squadron 33 (VF-33) ‘Tarsiers’ - F-4B Phantom II Attack Squadron 66 (VA-66) ‘Waldos’ - A-4C Skyhawk Reconnaissance Attack Squadron 5 (RVAH-5) ‘Savage Sons’ - RA-5C Vigilante Attack Squadron 36 (VA-36) ‘Roadrunners’ - A-4C Skyhawk Attack Squadron 64 (VA-64) ‘Black Lancers’ - A-4C Skyhawk Heavy Attack Squadron 10 (VAH-10) ‘Vikings’ - KA-3B Skywarrior Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 12 (VAW-12) ‘Bats’ - E-2A Hawkeye Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 122 (VAW-122) ‘Hummer Gators’ - E-2A Hawkeye Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 33 (VAW-33) ‘Knight Hawks’ - EA-1F Skyraider Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 9 (HS-9) ‘Sea Griffins’ - SH-3A Sea King Helicopter Combat Support Squadron 2 (HC-2) ‘Fleet Angels’ - UH-2A Seasprite April 10, 1968 - December 16, 1968 (Vietnam War) aboard USS America (CVA 66) Fighter Squadron 102 (VF-102) ‘Diamondbacks’ - F-4J Phantom II Fighter Squadron 33 (VF-33) ‘Tarsiers’ - F-4J Phantom II Attack Squadron 82 (VA-82) ‘Marauders’ - A-7A Corsair II Attack Squadron 86 (VA-86) ‘Sidewinders’ - A-7A Corsair II Attack Squadron 85 (VA-85) ‘Black Falcons’ - A-6A/B Intruder Reconnaissance Attack Squadron 13 (RVAH-13) ‘Bats’ - RA-5C Vigilante Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 122 (VAW-122) ‘Hummer Gators’ - E-2A Hawkeye Heavy Attack Squadron 10 (VAH-10) ‘Vikings’ - KA-3B Skywarrior Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 13 (VAW-13) ‘Zappers’ - EKA-3B Skywarrior Helicopter Combat Support Squadron 2 (HC-2) ‘Fleet Angels’ - UH-2A/B Seasprite January 2, 1970 - July 27, 1971 (Mediterranean Sea) aboard USS Franklin D. Roosevelt (CVA 42) Fighter Squadron 41 (VF-41) ‘Black Aces’ - F-4J Phantom II Fighter Squadron 84 (VF-84) ‘Jolly Rogers’ - F-4J Phantom II Attack Squadron 15 (VA-15) ‘Valions’ - A-7B Corsair II Attack Squadron 215 (VA-215) ‘Barn Owls’ - A-7B Corsair II Attack Squadron 176 (VA-176) ‘Thunderbolts’ - A-6A Intruder Light Photographic Squadron 63 (VFP-63) ‘Eyes of the Fleet’ - RF-8G Crusader Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 121 (VAW-121) ‘Griffins’ - E-1B Tracer Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 130 (VAQ-130) ‘Zappers’ - EKA-3B Skywarrior Helicopter Combat Support Squadron 2 (HC-2) ‘Fleet Angels’ - UH-2A/B Seasprite January 29, 1971 - July 28, 1971 (Mediterranean Sea) aboard USS Franklin D. Roosevelt (CVA 42) Fighter Squadron 41 (VF-41) ‘Black Aces’ - F-4J Phantom II Fighter Squadron 84 (VF-84) ‘Jolly Rogers’ - F-4J Phantom II Attack Squadron 15 (VA-15) ‘Valions’ - A-7B Corsair II Attack Squadron 87 (VA-87) ‘Golden Warriors’ - A-7B Corsair II Attack Squadron 176 (VA-176) ‘Thunderbolts’ - A-6A, KA-6D Intruder Light Photographic Squadron 63 (VFP-63) ‘Eyes of the Fleet’ - RF-8G Crusader Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 135 (VAQ-135) ‘Black Ravens’ - EKA-3B Skywarrior Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 121 (VAW-121) ‘Griffins’ - E-1B Tracer Helicopter Combat Support Squadron 2 (HC-2) ‘Fleet Angels’ - HH-2D Seasprite February 15, 1972 - December 11, 1972 (Mediterranean Sea) aboard USS Franklin D. Roosevelt (CVA 42) Fighter Squadron 41 (VF-41) ‘Black Aces’ - F-4J Phantom II Fighter Squadron 84 (VF-84) ‘Jolly Rogers’ - F-4J Phantom II Attack Squadron 15 (VA-15) ‘Valions’ - A-7B Corsair II Attack Squadron 87 (VA-87) ‘Golden Warriors’ - A-7B Corsair II Attack Squadron 176 (VA-176) ‘Thunderbolts’ - A-6A, KA-6D Intruder Light Photographic Squadron 63 (VFP-63) ‘Eyes of the Fleet’ - RF-8G Crusader Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 121 (VAW-121) ‘Griffins’ - E-1B Tracer Helicopter Combat Support Squadron 2 (HC-2) ‘Fleet Angels’ - SH-3G Sea King September 14, 1973 - March 17, 1974 (Mediterranean Sea) aboard USS Franklin D. Roosevelt (CVA 42) Fighter Squadron 41 (VF-41) ‘Black Aces’ - F-4B Phantom II Attack Squadron 15 (VA-15) ‘Valions’ - A-7B Corsair II Attack Squadron 87 (VA-87) ‘Golden Warriors’ - A-7B Corsair II Attack Squadron 176 (VA-176) ‘Thunderbolts’ - A-6A/C, KA-6D Intruder Light Photographic Squadron 63 (VFP-63) ‘Eyes of the Fleet’ - RF-8G Crusader Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 121 (VAW-121) ‘Griffins’ - E-1B Tracer Helicopter Combat Support Squadron 2 (HC-2) ‘Fleet Angels’ - SH-3G Sea King January 3, 1975 - July 16, 1975 (Mediterranean Sea) aboard USS Franklin D. Roosevelt (CVA 42) Fighter Squadron 41 (VF-41) ‘Black Aces’ - F-4N Phantom II Fighter Squadron 84 (VF-84) ‘Jolly Rogers’ - F-4N Phantom II Attack Squadron 15 (VA-15) ‘Valions’ - A-7B Corsair II Attack Squadron 87 (VA-87) ‘Golden Warriors’ - A-7B Corsair II Attack Squadron 176 (VA-176) ‘Thunderbolts’ - A-6A/C, KA-6D Intruder Light Photographic Squadron 63 (VFP-63) ‘Eyes of the Fleet’ - RF-8G Crusader Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 121 (VAW-121) ‘Griffins’ - E-1B Tracer Helicopter Combat Support Squadron 2 (HC-2) ‘Fleet Angels’ - SH-3G Sea King April 15, 1976 - October 25, 1976 (Mediterranean Sea) aboard USS America (CV 66) Fighter Squadron 143 (VF-143) ‘Pukin’ Dogs’ - F-14A Tomcat Fighter Squadron 142 (VF-142) ‘Ghostriders’ - F-14A Tomcat Attack Squadron 15 (VA-15) ‘Valions’ - A-7E Corsair II Attack Squadron 87 (VA-87) ‘Golden Warriors’ - A-7E Corsair II Attack Squadron 176 (VA-176) ‘Thunderbolts’ - A-6E, KA-6D Intruder Carrier Air Anti-Submarine Squadron 28 (VS-28) ‘Hukkers’ - S-3A Viking Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 137 (VAQ-137) ‘Rooks’ - EA-6B Prowler Light Photographic Squadron 63 (VFP-63) ‘Eyes of the Fleet’ - RF-8G Crusader Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 124 (VAW-124) ‘Bullseye Hummers’ - E-2C Hawkeye Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 15 (HS-15) ‘Red Lions’ - SH-3H Sea King June 10, 1977 - July 19, 1977 (South Atlantic) aboard USS America (CV 66) Fighter Squadron 143 (VF-143) ‘Pukin’ Dogs’ - F-14A Tomcat Fighter Squadron 142 (VF-142) ‘Ghostriders’ - F-14A Tomcat Attack Squadron 15 (VA-15) ‘Valions’ - A-7E Corsair II Attack Squadron 87 (VA-87) ‘Golden Warriors’ - A-7E Corsair II Attack Squadron 176 (VA-176) ‘Thunderbolts’ - A-6E, KA-6D Intruder Carrier Air Anti-Submarine Squadron 28 (VS-28) ‘Hukkers’ - S-3A Viking Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 137 (VAQ-137) ‘Rooks’ - EA-6B Prowler Light Photographic Squadron 63 (VFP-63) ‘Eyes of the Fleet’ - RF-8G Crusader Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 124 (VAW-124) ‘Bullseye Hummers’ - E-2C Hawkeye Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 15 (HS-15) ‘Red Lions’ - SH-3H Sea King September 29, 1977 - April 25, 1978 (Mediterranean Sea) aboard USS America (CV 66) Fighter Squadron 143 (VF-143) ‘Pukin’ Dogs’ - F-14A Tomcat Fighter Squadron 142 (VF-142) ‘Ghostriders’ - F-14A Tomcat Attack Squadron 15 (VA-15) ‘Valions’ - A-7E Corsair II Attack Squadron 87 (VA-87) ‘Golden Warriors’ - A-7E Corsair II Attack Squadron 176 (VA-176) ‘Thunderbolts’ - A-6E, KA-6D Intruder Carrier Air Anti-Submarine Squadron 28 (VS-28) ‘Hukkers’ - S-3A Viking Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 137 (VAQ-137) ‘Rooks’ - EA-6B Prowler Light Photographic Squadron 63 (VFP-63) ‘Eyes of the Fleet’ - RF-8G Crusader Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 124 (VAW-124) ‘Bullseye Hummers’ - E-2C Hawkeye Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 15 (HS-15) ‘Red Lions’ - SH-3H Sea King June 28, 1979 - December 14, 1979 (Mediterranean Sea) aboard USS Independence (CV 62) Fighter Squadron 102 (VF-102) ‘Diamondbacks’ - F-4J Phantom II Fighter Squadron 33 (VF-33) ‘Tarsiers’ - F-4J Phantom II Attack Squadron 15 (VA-15) ‘Valions’ - A-7E Corsair II Attack Squadron 87 (VA-87) ‘Golden Warriors’ - A-7E Corsair II Attack Squadron 176 (VA-176) ‘Thunderbolts’ - A-6E, KA-6D Intruder Carrier Air Anti-Submarine Squadron 28 (VS-28) ‘Hukkers’ - S-3A Viking Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 130 (VAQ-130) ‘Zappers’ - EA-6B Prowler Light Photographic Squadron 63 (VFP-63) ‘Eyes of the Fleet’ - RF-8G Crusader Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 122 (VAW-122) ‘Steeljaws’ - E-2C Hawkeye Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 15 (HS-15) ‘Red Lions’ - SH-3H Sea King November 19, 1980 - June 10, 1981 (Mediterranean Sea, Indian Ocean) aboard USS Independence (CV 62) Fighter Squadron 102 (VF-102) ‘Diamondbacks’ - F-4J Phantom II Fighter Squadron 33 (VF-33) ‘Tarsiers’ - F-4J Phantom II Attack Squadron 15 (VA-15) ‘Valions’ - A-7E Corsair II Attack Squadron 87 (VA-87) ‘Golden Warriors’ - A-7E Corsair II Attack Squadron 176 (VA-176) ‘Thunderbolts’ - A-6E, KA-6D Intruder Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 122 (VAW-122) ‘Steeljaws’ - E-2C Hawkeye Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 131 (VAQ-131) ‘Lancers’ - EA-6B Prowler Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 15 (HS-15) ‘Red Lions’ - SH-3H Sea King Light Photographic Squadron 63 (VFP-63) ‘Eyes of the Fleet’ - RF-8G Crusader Carrier Air Anti-Submarine Squadron 28 (VS-28) ‘Hukkers’ - S-3A Viking June 7, 1982 - December 21, 1982 (Mediterranean Sea) aboard USS Independence (CV 62) Fighter Squadron 14 (VF-14) ‘Tophatters’ - F-14A Tomcat Fighter Squadron 32 (VF-32) ‘Swordsmen’ - F-14A Tomcat Attack Squadron 15 (VA-15) ‘Valions’ - A-7E Corsair II Attack Squadron 87 (VA-87) ‘Golden Warriors’ - A-7E Corsair II Attack Squadron 176 (VA-176) ‘Thunderbolts’ - A-6E, KA-6D Intruder Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 122 (VAW-122) ‘Steeljaws’ - E-2C Hawkeye Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 131 (VAQ-131) ‘Lancers’ - EA-6B Prowler Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 15 (HS-15) ‘Red Lions’ - SH-3H Sea King Carrier Air Anti-Submarine Squadron 28 (VS-28) ‘Hukkers’ - S-3A Viking October 18, 1983 - April 11, 1984 (Mediterranean Sea, Grenada) aboard USS Independence (CV 62) Fighter Squadron 14 (VF-14) ‘Tophatters’ - F-14A Tomcat Fighter Squadron 32 (VF-32) ‘Swordsmen’ - F-14A Tomcat Attack Squadron 15 (VA-15) ‘Valions’ - A-7E Corsair II Attack Squadron 87 (VA-87) ‘Golden Warriors’ - A-7E Corsair II Attack Squadron 176 (VA-176) ‘Thunderbolts’ - A-6E, KA-6D Intruder Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 122 (VAW-122) ‘Steeljaws’ - E-2C Hawkeye Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 131 (VAQ-131) ‘Lancers’ - EA-6B Prowler Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 15 (HS-15) ‘Red Lions’ - SH-3H Sea King Carrier Air Anti-Submarine Squadron 28 (VS-28) ‘Hukkers’ - S-3A Viking October 16, 1984 - February 1985 (Mediterranean Sea, Indian Ocean) aboard USS Independence (CV 62) Fighter Squadron 14 (VF-14) ‘Tophatters’ - F-14A Tomcat Fighter Squadron 32 (VF-32) ‘Swordsmen’ - F-14A Tomcat Attack Squadron 15 (VA-15) ‘Valions’ - A-7E Corsair II Attack Squadron 87 (VA-87) ‘Golden Warriors’ - A-7E Corsair II Attack Squadron 176 (VA-176) ‘Thunderbolts’ - A-6E, KA-6D Intruder Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 122 (VAW-122) ‘Steeljaws’ - E-2C Hawkeye Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 131 (VAQ-131) ‘Lancers’ - EA-6B Prowler Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 15 (HS-15) ‘Red Lions’ - SH-3H Sea King Carrier Air Anti-Submarine Squadron 28 (VS-28) ‘Hukkers’ - S-3A Viking June 4, 1986 - November 10, 1986 (Mediterranean Sea) aboard USS Forrestal (CV 59) Fighter Squadron 11 (VF-11) ‘Red Rippers’ - F-14A Tomcat Fighter Squadron 31 (VF-31) ‘Tomcatters’ - F-14A Tomcat Attack Squadron 37 (VA-37) ‘Bulls’ - A-7E Corsair II Attack Squadron 105 (VA-105) ‘Gunslingers’ - A-7E Corsair II Attack Squadron 176 (VA-176) ‘Thunderbolts’ - A-6E, KA-6D Intruder Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 122 (VAW-122) ‘Steeljaws’ - E-2C Hawkeye Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 132 (VAQ-132) ‘Scorpions’ - EA-6B Prowler Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 15 (HS-15) ‘Red Lions’ - SH-3H Sea King Carrier Air Anti-Submarine Squadron 28 (VS-28) ‘Gamblers’ - S-3A Viking August 28, 1987 - October 8, 1987 (North Atlantic) aboard USS Forrestal (CV 59) Fighter Squadron 11 (VF-11) ‘Red Rippers’ - F-14A Tomcat Fighter Squadron 31 (VF-31) ‘Tomcatters’ - F-14A Tomcat Attack Squadron 37 (VA-37) ‘Bulls’ - A-7E Corsair II Attack Squadron 105 (VA-105) ‘Gunslingers’ - A-7E Corsair II Attack Squadron 176 (VA-176) ‘Thunderbolts’ - A-6E, KA-6D Intruder Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 122 (VAW-122) ‘Steeljaws’ - E-2C Hawkeye Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 132 (VAQ-132) ‘Scorpions’ - EA-6B Prowler Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 15 (HS-15) ‘Red Lions’ - SH-3H Sea King Carrier Air Anti-Submarine Squadron 28 (VS-28) ‘Gamblers’ - S-3A Viking April 25, 1988 - October 7, 1988 (Mediterranean Sea, Indian Ocean) aboard USS Forrestal (CV 59) Fighter Squadron 11 (VF-11) ‘Red Rippers’ - F-14A Tomcat Fighter Squadron 31 (VF-31) ‘Tomcatters’ - F-14A Tomcat Attack Squadron 37 (VA-37) ‘Bulls’ - A-7E Corsair II Attack Squadron 105 (VA-105) ‘Gunslingers’ - A-7E Corsair II Attack Squadron 176 (VA-176) ‘Thunderbolts’ - A-6E, KA-6D Intruder Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 122 (VAW-122) ‘Steeljaws’ - E-2C Hawkeye Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 132 (VAQ-132) ‘Scorpions’ - EA-6B Prowler Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 15 (HS-15) ‘Red Lions’ - SH-3H Sea King Carrier Air Anti-Submarine Squadron 28 (VS-28) ‘Gamblers’ - S-3A Viking November 4, 1989 - April 12, 1990 (Mediterranean Sea) aboard USS Forrestal (CV 59) Fighter Squadron 11 (VF-11) ‘Red Rippers’ - F-14A Tomcat Fighter Squadron 31 (VF-31) ‘Tomcatters’ - F-14A Tomcat Attack Squadron 37 (VA-37) ‘Bulls’ - A-7E Corsair II Attack Squadron 105 (VA-105) ‘Gunslingers’ - A-7E Corsair II Attack Squadron 176 (VA-176) ‘Thunderbolts’ - A-6E, KA-6D Intruder Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 122 (VAW-122) ‘Steeljaws’ - E-2C Hawkeye Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 142 (VAQ-142) ‘Grim Watchdogs’ - EA-6B Prowler Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 15 (HS-15) ‘Red Lions’ - SH-3H Sea King Carrier Air Anti-Submarine Squadron 28 (VS-28) ‘Gamblers’ - S-3A Viking May 30, 1991 - December 21, 1991 (Mediterranean Sea) aboard USS Forrestal (CV 59) Fighter Squadron 11 (VF-11) ‘Red Rippers’ - F-14A Tomcat Fighter Squadron 31 (VF-31) ‘Tomcatters’ - F-14A Tomcat Strike Fighter Squadron 132 (VFA-132) ‘Privateers’ - F/A-18C Hornet Strike Fighter Squadron 137 (VFA-137) ‘Kestrels’ - F/A-18C Hornet Attack Squadron 176 (VA-176) ‘Thunderbolts’ - A-6E, KA-6D Intruder Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron 122 (VAW-122) ‘Steeljaws’ - E-2C Hawkeye Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 15 (HS-15) ‘Red Lions’ - SH-3H Sea King Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 133 (VAQ-133) ‘Wizards’ - EA-6B Prowler Carrier Air Anti-Submarine Squadron 28 (VS-28) ‘Gamblers’ - S-3B Viking |
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