VA-12 (U.S. Navy)
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Attack Squadron TWELVE (ATKRON TWELVE or VA-12), also known as the "Flying Ubangis" or "Clinchers", was an attack squadron of the United States Navy active during the Cold War. From their home port at Naval Air Station Cecil Field in Florida, the squadron made more than thirty major overseas deployments aboard aircraft carriers, primarily flying A-4 Skyhawk and later the A-7E Corsair II, including two combat tours in the Vietnam War.
Quick Facts Attack Squadron TWELVEATKRON TWELVE, Active ...
Attack Squadron TWELVE ATKRON TWELVE (VA-12) | |
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Active | 12 May 1945 – 1 October 1986 |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Navy |
Role | Attack |
Size | Squadron |
Nickname(s) | Flying Ubangis |
Motto(s) | Kiss of death |
Aircraft flown | |
Attack | A-4 Skyhawk A-7 Corsair II |
Fighter | F4U Corsair F8F Bearcat F2H Banshee F7U Cutlass |
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