Attack Squadron 215 | |
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Active | 1 March 1968 - 30 September 1977 |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Navy |
Role | Attack aircraft |
Part of | Inactive |
Nickname(s) | Barn Owls |
Engagements | Vietnam War |
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Attack | A-7B Corsair II |
Attack Squadron 215orVA-215, nicknamed the Barn Owls, was an Attack Squadron of the U.S. Navy. It was established on 1 March 1968 and disestablished on 30 September 1977. The squadron, based at NAS Lemoore, flew the A-7B Corsair II. It was the second squadron to be designated as VA-215, the first VA-215 was disestablished on 31 August 1967 and had originated the Barn Owls nickname.[1]
This article incorporates text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons.
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