VFA-303, nicknamed the Golden Hawks, was a Strike Fighter Squadron of the U.S. Navy Reserve. It was established as Attack Squadron VA-303 on 1 July 1970 at NAS Alameda, California as part of a reorganization of the reserves intended to increase the combat readiness of the Naval Air Reserve Force.

VFA-303, nicknamed the Golden Hawks, was a Strike Fighter Squadron of the U.S. Navy Reserve. It was established as Attack Squadron VA-303 on 1 July 1970 at NAS Alameda, California as part of a reorganization of the reserves intended to increase the combat readiness of the Naval Air Reserve Force.

Attack Squadron (VA-303) was established at Naval Air Station Alameda on 1 July 1970. Disestablished on 31 December 1994. The first squadron to be assigned the VA-303 and VFA-303 designation. Chronology of Significant Events

VA-303, a reserve squadron, established as part of a reorganization of the reserves intended to increase the combat readiness of the Naval Air Reserve Force. Apr 1971: VA-303 was the first reserve squadron to transition to the A-7A Corsair II.

Fighter Attack Squadron THREE ZERO THREE (VFA-303) (reserves) moved to Naval Air Station Lemoore, California. 25 September - 20 November 1990: A detachment of the squadron's F/A-18 Hornets and personnel, along with VFA-305, joined CVW-11 aboard Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) for her transit from Norfolk to Alameda, via Cape Horn.

VFA-303 was the first RESFORON to qualify all its pilots as adversary instructors. The squadron received the Noel Davis Trophy for combat mobilization excellence, while also providing adversary...

VFA-303 was the first RESFORON to qualify all its pilots as adversary instructors. The squadron received the Noel Davis Trophy for combat mobilization excellence, while also providing adversary services to Air Force, Air National Guard, Marine Corps, and Navy units.

Mar 16, 1985 · Operational loss, Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 303, Fixed Wing, USNA 31st Company

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Attack Squadron (VA-303) was established at Naval Air Station Alameda on 1 July 1970. Disestablished on 31 December 1994. The first squadron to be assigned the VA-303 and VFA-303 designation.