Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 308 (TACELRON 308)

VAQ-308 ‘Griffins’

 

vaq-308 griffins crest insignia patch badge tactical electronic warfare squadron ka-3b skywarrior nas alameda us navy

vaq-308 griffins tactical electronic warfare squadron ka-3b skywarrior nas alameda us navy

 

STATUS:

established as VAQ-308 on May 2, 1970

VAQ-308 redesignated VAK-308 on October 1, 1979

AIRCRAFT:

Douglas KA-3B Skywarrior (1970-79)

 

 

DEPLOYMENTS:

 

 

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KA-3B Skywarrior (VAQ-308 / CVWR-30) - 1970’s

 

 

history

Chronology of significant events:


2 May 1970:

The squadron was established as part of a reorganization intended to increase the combat readiness of the Naval Air Reserve Force. It was to provide tanking, pathfinding and logistic support services to the Atlantic and Pacific Fleets and other units around the world.

23 Sep 1971:

The squadron conducted its first tanker/pathfinder service across the Atlantic.


29 Nov–4 Dec 1971:

The squadron conducted its first tanker/pathfinder service across the Pacific.


Dec 1971–Jan 1972:

Squadron aircraft provided COD service to the Enterprise (CVAN 65) while operating in the Bay of Bengal during the Indo Pakistani War.


Sep 1972:

Squadron aircraft provided COD services for Kennedy (CVA 67) while she was operating in the North Sea.


Apr–May 1973:

Squadron aircraft provided tanker/pathfinder services for two Reserve F-8 squadrons enroute to operations in the Middle East.


Sep–Oct 1973:

Squadron aircraft provided COD and tanker service to Kennedy operating in the North Atlantic during NATO exercise Operation Magic Sword/Swift Move.


October 1973:

During the Yon Kippur War in the Middle East squadron aircraft provided tanker/pathfinder service for Operation Nickle Grass,
the transatlantic flight of A-4 Skyhawks enroute to Israel.


Jul–Aug 1974:

During civil unrest and the Turkish invasion of Cyprus squadron aircraft provided tanker and logistic support for Forrestal (CVA 59) and Independence (CV 62) operating in the area of Cyprus during the crisis.


Sep 1974:

Squadron aircraft provided COD and tanker service to Kennedy operating in the North Atlantic during NATO exercise Operation Northern Merger.


Sep–Oct 1984:

Squadron aircraft provided tanker/pathfinder service to squadrons involved in exercise Display Determination held in the
Mediterranean.


Apr–May 1987:

Squadron aircraft provided tanker service to units involved in exercise Dragon Hammer. The squadron’s aircraft operated out of NAS Sigonella during this evolution.


Apr 1988:

Squadron aircraft provided tanker service to units involved in exercise Dragon Hammer. The squadron’s aircraft operated out of NAS Sigonella during this evolution.

 

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