VA-76 (U.S. Navy)

Attack Squadron 76
VA-76 squadron patch
Active1 June 1955–30 September 1969
CountryUnited States
BranchUnited States Navy
RoleAttack aircraft
Part ofInactive
Nickname(s)Spirits
EngagementsKorean War
Vietnam War
Aircraft flown
AttackF2H Banshee
F9F Panther
A-4 Skyhawk
A Skyhawk from VA-76 is loaded aboard the USS Enterprise (CVAN-65) in 1963.

VA-76 was an Attack Squadron of the U.S. Navy. It was established on 1 June 1955 and disestablished on 30 September 1969. The squadron was nicknamed the Spirits, from its motto Fighting Spirits of 76.[1]

  1. ^ Grossnick, Roy A. (1995). "VA-76" (pdf). Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons. Vol. 1. Washington, DC: Naval Historical Center. p. 138.