John F Kennedy (CVA 67) - Naval Cruise Book

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4 1.19- O O, '71 BM ittg . ' Wrw- -liv- - gif ll VA-34 Originally designated as VF-20, Attack Squadron THIRTY FOUR lVA'34l was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation, for combat actions in 1944 and 1945. After redesignation as VA-34 in 1956, the squadron received its first F7U cutIass which was flown until receipt of the A4D-1, Skyhawk in March, 1957. The Blue Blasters acquired the initial A4D Navy E for excellence and became the first Skyhawk squadron to deploy to the Mediterranean. On January 1, 1970, under the direction of the Chief of Naval Operations. VA-34 was established as the sixth Atlantic Fleet A6 Intruder squadron, flying the Navy's most sophisticated all-weather aircraft. VA-34 is presently under the command of Commander S.L. Sayers.

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CDR Turk, flying an A6-A. sinks the target ship Ex-USS ROBERTS