A pictorial history of the AV-8 HarrierA pictoral history of the AV-8B HarrierPublished 2023 A richly illustrated overview of the worldwide use of the AV-8A/C, AV-8S and TAV-A/S vertical take-off aircraft from 1971-2006. Contents: Introduction; VMA-231 “Ace of Spades”; VMA-542 “Tigers”, VMAT-203 “Hawks”; Naval Air Test Center (NATC); NASA; Spanish Air Force; Royal Thai Air…
A pictorial history of the US Navy Electronic Threat Environment Squadrons. Part 2: 1978-2000Electronic AggressorsPublished 2019 A Pictorial History of Fleet Electronic Warfare Support Group (FEWSG), Fleet Tactical Readiness Group (FTRG), Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron THIRTY-THREE (VAQ-33), Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron THIRTY-FOUR (VAQ-34), Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron THIRTY-FIVE (VAQ-35), and Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron ELEVEN…
A pictorial history of Point Mugu Test CentersThe entire operational history of Point Mugu Test Centers documented.Published 2025 The US Navy has established and maintains several test and trial centres for testing and evaluating aircraft and weapon systems. Few centres match the size and scope of the centre in Point Mugu, California. Over the years,…
A pictorial history of the US Navy Test Centers part one (1945-1975)The entire operational history of the United States Navy Test Centers documentedPublished 2024 The United States Navy established and maintained several test centers and facilities for testing and evaluating aircraft and weapon systems. Few have achieved the size and scope of activities as the…
A Pictorial History of Electronic Countermeasures Squadron Two (ECMRON-2) Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron Two (VQ-2)The entire history of Electronic Countermeasures Squadron Two (ECMRON-2) Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron Two (VQ-2) documented2017 This Pictorial History of US Navy’s Electronic Countermeasures Squadron Two (ECMRON-2 or VQ-2), later designated Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron Two (FAIRECONRON TWO or VQ-2) by…
A Pictorial History of Strike Fighter Squadron 102 (VFA-102)The entire history of the “Diamondbacks“ squadron documentedPublished 2020 Originally designated Fighter Squadron 102 (VF-102), the DIAMONDBACKS of Strike Fighter Squadron 102 (VFA-102) were established on 1 Jul 1955 in Jacksonville, Florida. The first aircraft to carry the distinctive DIAMONDBACK markings was the McDonnell F2H Banshee, a…
A Pictorial History of VBF-718/VF-68A/VF-837/VF-154/VFA-154The entire history of the “Black Knights“ squadron documentedPublished 2014 Strike Fighter Squadron 154 (VFA-154), also known as the “Black Knights”, is a United States Navy strike fighter squadron stationed at Naval Air Station Lemoore. The Black Knights are an operational fleet squadron flying the F/A-18F Super Hornet. As of 2014,…
A pictorial history of the US Navy Electronic Threat Environment Squadrons. Part 1: 1949 – 1977Electronic AggressorsPublished September 2019 A Pictorial History of Composite Squadron ASW THIRTY-THREE (VC-33), Composite Squadron Night THIRTY-THREE (VC-33), Composite Squadron All Weather THIRTY-THREE (VC-33), Carrier Special Squadron Night THIRTY-THREE (VC-33), All Weather Attack Squadron THIRTY-THREE (VA(AW)-33), Air Early Warning Squadron…
A Pictorial History of Electronic Countermeasures Squadron ONE (ECMRON-1) and Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron ONE (VQ-1)The entire operational history of Electronic Countermeasures Squadron ONE (ECMRON-1) and Fleet Air Reconnaissance Squadron ONE (VQ-1) documentedPublished 2020 A Pictorial History of Fleet Electronic Warfare Support Group (FEWSG), Fleet Tactical Readiness Group (FTRG), Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron THIRTY-THREE (VAQ-33),…
US Navy Squadron Histories no. 307Smokin’ Tigers (sb)Published March 2022 On 1 Nov 1955, Heavy Attack Squadron ONE (HATRON ONE or VAH-1) was established and temporarily based at Naval Air Station (NAS) Jacksonville, Florida. On the same day, CDR P.F. Stevens assumed the command of the squadron. He was a highly decorated patrol-bomber pilot during…
