VA-128 (U.S. Navy)

VA-128 was an Attack Squadron of the U.S. Navy, nicknamed the Golden Intruders. It was established on 1 September 1967,[1] and disestablished in September 1995.[2]

Attack Squadron 128
VA-128 A6A refueling another A-6A, 1970s
Active1 September 1967 - September 1995
CountryUnited States
BranchUnited States Navy
TypeAttack
Nickname(s)Golden Intruders
Aircraft flown
AttackA-6 Intruder
TC-4C Academe

Operational history
  • September 1967: The squadron was assigned the mission of training combat ready flight crews and replacement maintenance personnel for the A-6 Intruder.
  • October 1968: Two U.S. Air Force exchange officers reported aboard for training in the A-6A.
  • June 1973: A Naval Officer from the Federal Republic of Germany reported aboard for training in the A-6.
  • March–May 1980: The squadron’s TC-4C, Target Recognition Attack Multisensor (TRAM) equipped aircraft, was used to monitor the hot spots on Mount St. Helens in Washington state prior to a major eruption on 18 May. The squadron’s work with U.S. Geological Survey authorities provided the forewarning necessary to save hundreds of lives since the mountain was a popular place for campers, boaters and mountain climbers.
  • October 1986: The squadron assumed the additional duty of training all U.S. Marine Corps personnel on the A-6 following the disestablishment of VMAT(AW)-202.
  • 1990: The squadron received the first composite wing A-6E on the West Coast.[1]

Home port assignments

The squadron was assigned to these home ports, effective on the dates shown:[1]

  • NAS Whidbey Island – 01 Sep 1967

Aircraft Assignment

The squadron first received the following aircraft on the dates shown:[1]

See also

References

This article incorporates text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons.

  1. Grossnick, Roy A. (1995). Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons, Volume 1, Chapter 2, Section 8: Attack Squadron Histories for VA-125 to VA-153. Washington, D.C.: Naval Historical Center, Department of the Navy. pp. 194–221. Retrieved 16 June 2016.
  2. Karppi, Wendy (1 July 1997). "Airscoop - VA-128 Golden Intruders" (PDF). Naval Aviation News: 7. Retrieved 18 February 2014.

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