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VFA-161
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VFA-161, nicknamed the Chargers, was a Strike Fighter Squadron of the U.S. Navy. It was established at NAS Cecil Field as Fighter Squadron VF-161 on 1 September 1960. It moved to NAS Miramar on 19 September 1961, and to Naval Station Yokosuka, Japan. On 1 April 1986, the squadron was redesignated VFA-161.[1] It was disestablished on 1 April 1988.[2]
Quick Facts Strike Fighter Squadron 161, Active ...
Strike Fighter Squadron 161 | |
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![]() VFA-161 squadron insignia | |
Active | 1 September 1960-1 April 1988 |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Navy |
Role | Strike Fighter |
Part of | Inactive |
Nickname(s) | Chargers |
Aircraft flown | |
Fighter | F3H Demon F-4B/N/J/S Phantom F/A-18A Hornet |
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