Attack Squadron 304 | |
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Active | 1 July 1970 - 31 December 1994 |
Country | United States |
Branch | ![]() |
Role | Attack aircraft |
Part of | Inactive |
Nickname(s) | Firebirds |
Aircraft flown | |
Attack | A-4 Skyhawk A-7 Corsair II A-6E/KA-6D Intruder |
VA-304, nicknamed the Firebirds, was an Attack Squadron of the U.S. Navy Reserve, based at NAS Alameda, California. It was established on 1 July 1970, and disestablished almost 25 years later, on 31 December 1994.[1]
The squadron first received the following aircraft on the dates shown:[1]
This article incorporates text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons.
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Electronic Attack (VAQ) |
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Carrier Airborne Early Warning (VAW) |
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Strike Fighter (VFA) |
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Fleet Air Reconnaissance (VQ) |
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Fleet Fighter Composite (VFC) |
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Fleet Logistics Support (VR) |
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Carrier Fleet Logistics Support (VRC) |
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Carrier Fleet Logistics Multi-Mission (VRM) |
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Patrol |
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Unmanned (VUP) |
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Training (VT) |
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Helicopter Mine Countermeasures (HM) |
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Helicopter Sea Combat (HSC) |
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Helicopter Maritime Strike (HSM) |
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Helicopter Training (HT) |
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