VA-56 was an Attack Squadron of the U.S. Navy. It was established on 4 June 1956, and disestablished thirty years later, on 31 August 1986. The squadron's nickname was the …

Aug 1976: VA-56, embarked in Midway, operated in Korean waters following the killing of two American officers in the DMZ by the North Koreans.

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Oct 18, 2016 · June 1956: Attack Squadron FIFTY-SIX (VA-56) inaugurated a superbly designed patch that remained viable throughout the squadron's 30-year history and it's numerous …

The nickname "Champions" originated in 1959 when VA-56, representing al of the West Coast Attack squadrons, defeated its East Coast opponents in an air-to-ground weapons competition …

May 20, 2020 · It shows U.S. Navy A-7E Corsair II (BuNo 157495) belonging to VA-56 “Champions” bursting into flames after a ramp strike on 21 August 1984. The pilot, Lt. Thomas …

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Taking Command VA-156, NAS Lemoore, July, 1968. Saying farewell to the A4 as we transition to the A7. New A7 over the Sierra Mountains. Petty Officer Redding’s wife was no relation, and …

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