VC-10 Challengers
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VC-10 Composite Squadron Challengers was a United States Navy aircraft squadron. It was originally known as the Mallards in 1943, but when assigned the F-8 Crusader the squadron pilots unofficially used the name "Challengers". The squadron was formally known as the Challengers from 1961 through 1993.[1]
Quick Facts Fleet Composite Squadron 10, Active ...
Fleet Composite Squadron 10 | |
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Active | 1 December 1943 to 14 Aug 1993 |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Navy |
Type | Fleet Composite |
Role | Air interdiction Close air support |
Part of | fleet support |
Garrison/HQ | Guantanamo Bay, Cuba |
Nickname(s) | Challengers |
Motto(s) | We work in a communist country every day! |
Aircraft flown | |
Attack | A-4 Skyhawk |
Fighter | F-8 Crusader |
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