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| Attack Squadron 75 | |
|---|---|
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| Active | 20 July 1943 – 28 February 1997 |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | &sq=Envato&lang=en&file=File:Seal_of_the_United_States_Department_of_the_Navy.svg){kind=small} United States Navy |
| Type | All Weather Attack |
| Part of | Inactive |
| Nickname(s) | Sunday Punchers |
| Engagements | World War II * Philippines campaign (1944–45) * Battle of Leyte Gulf Korean War Cuban Missile Crisis Vietnam War Operation Desert Storm Operation Southern Watch Operation Deny Flight |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Attack | A-1 Skyraider A-6 Intruder |
| Bomber | SBD Dauntless SB2C Helldiver |
| Fighter | F4U Corsair |
Attack Squadron 75 (VA-75) or ATKRON 75 was an attack squadron of the United States Navy that was active from World War II through the 1990s. Nicknamed the "Sunday Punchers," they were based out of Naval Air Station Oceana, Virginia. Originally established as Bombing Squadron EIGHTEEN (VB-18) on 20 July 1943, it was redesignated Attack Squadron VA-7A on 15 November 1946, redesignated Attack Squadron VA-74 on 27 July 1948, redesignated Attack Squadron VA-75 on 15 February 1950 and disestablished on 28 February 1997. They were the second squadron to be designated VA-75, the first VA-75 was disestablished on 30 November 1949. They were the first fleet squadron to operate the A-6 Intruder and the last unit to fly it in operational service.[1]
- ^ Grossnick, Roy A. (1995). "Second VA-75" (pdf). Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons. Vol. 1. Washington, DC: Naval Historical Center. p. 132.