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It was established as U.S. Navy Reserve Fighter Squadron VF-884 on 1 November 1949, and called to active duty on 20 July 1950. It was redesignated VF-144 on 4 February 1953, and VA-52 on 23 February 1959. The squadron was nicknamed the Bitter Birds from about 1951–1953, and the Knightriders from about 1960 onward.
4 Aug 1964: During the night, two destroyers on Desoto Patrol, Turner Joy (DD 951) and Maddox (DD 731), believing themselves under attack by North Vietnamese motor torpedo boats, called for air support. Several A-1H Skyraiders from the squadron, along with several F-8s, were launched from Ticonderoga (CVA 14).
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VA-52 KNIGHTRIDERS. The design depicts an armored Knight with a fearsome mace riding a large sea turtle. This unique weapon system is superimposed over a target. The Knight portrays the crew of our aircraft; he is the legendary protector of freedom and honor and exemplifies today’s Naval Aviator.
ATTACK SQUADRON 52 (VA-52) at HullNumber.com - Specs & Deployments - Crew Roster - Photos - NEW -> ALL HANDS - Internet Links - Reunion Info
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May 9, 2011 · VA-52 Knightriders | Facebook. Private group. ·. 440 members. Join group. About this group. VA-52 Knight Riders from the A-6 Years while homeported at NAS Whidbey Island, Oak Harbor, WA. Private. Only members can see who's in the group and what they post. Visible. Anyone can find this group. History. Group created on May 9, 2011. See more.
6 days ago · VA-52 Intruders on Inaugural Vietnam Combat Cruise. On September 7, 1968 the VA-52 Knightriders squadron made its first Vietnam combat deployment with the A6-A Intruder aboard the USS CORAL SEA (CVA-43) with CVW-15. This first deployment lasted until the ship was relieved from WESPAC and the squadron returned to NAS Whidbey Island, WA on April ...
