Coral Sea (CV 43) - Naval Cruise Book

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CDR J. A. Moriarty C0 my Attack Squadron NINETY-FOUR commenced service as a light attack organization in August 1958 during the reorganization of Air Task Groups Four and Five. In its new attack role, the squadron transitioned from the FJ Fury to the A4 Skyhawk , and VA-94 aviators subsequently flew all models of that series until transitioning to the A7 Corsair ll in February 1971. Originally based at NAS Alameda, the squadron moved to NAS Lemoore in March 1962. The squadron has operated off various carriers, including the HANCOCK, BON HOMME RICHARD, and CORAL SEA. The SHRlKES completed seven consecutive combat deployments to Southeast Asia commencing with a cruise aboard the RANGER in 1964. In 1965, the entire FQUSUFOI1, as a part of CVW-9, was airlifted to Norfolk to loin ENTERPRISE on her first combat cruise. In 1966, the Squadron was assigned to CVW-5 and completed four combat deployments aboard HANCOCK and BON HOMME RICHARD. After transitioning to the A7 Corsair Il , the Squadron was assigned to CVW-15 and completed its final Southeast Asia combat deployment aboard CORAL SEA, J ij . if , 7 r ff af .4 f,f. , V,,, f V 7 X of K f'f 0' 6 waht: e VA-94 CDR S. R. Briggs CO participating in the first major Navy strikes into Haiphong since the 1968 bombing halt and the mining of Haiphong harbor. ' In 1973, the squadron deployed on its first peace time cruise in a decade, again with CVW-15, aboard CORAL SEA, participating in the support operations for the mine sweeping of North Vietnam. In 1975, during the third cruise with CVW-15, aboard CORAL SEA, the SHRlKES provided helicopter escort support during the Saigon evacuation, which terminated United States military involvement in Vietnam, and shortly thereafter participated in the recovery of the SS Mayaguez after its seizure by Cambodia. The nineteen year history ofthe squadron is filled with many accomplishments. In 1974, the squadron was the recipient of both the Admiral Wade McClusky Award and the COMNAVAIRPAC Battle Efficiency 'E' Award. Other squadron awards include the Navy Unit Commendation and the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal for actions in Southeast Asia. Abbott, ED , 11 Arbiter, JL flsaf 1 1 ' Bowring, DA ' If M., A g if Caceres, R , 5 .,,,,. A W- I uf: Q

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