VA-23 (U.S. Navy)
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VA-23, nicknamed the Black Knights, was an Attack Squadron of the U.S. Navy, established as Reserve Fighter Squadron VF-653 in December 1949 at NAS Akron, Ohio. The squadron relocated to NAS Alameda on 16 April 1951. It was redesignated VF-151 on 4 February 1953, and as VA-151 on 7 February 1956. It was finally designated as VA-23 on 23 February 1959, and moved to NAS Lemoore on 30 September 1961. The squadron was disestablished on 1 April 1970.[1]
Quick Facts Attack Squadron 23, Active ...
Attack Squadron 23 | |
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![]() VA-23 squadron patch | |
Active | December 1949-1 April 1970 |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Navy |
Role | Attack aircraft |
Part of | Inactive |
Nickname(s) | Black Knights |
Engagements | Korean War Vietnam War |
Aircraft flown | |
Attack | F4U Corsair F9F Panther F7U Cutlass FJ-4 Fury A-4 Skyhawk |
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