VC-1 Blue Alii (Warriors)

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Squadron Photograph Album Squadron Off-Duty Album (empty)


The Squadron Duty Officer (SDO), is the unit's contact point. They maintain unit rosters, help old friends link up, coordinate with unit reunions, and gather unit information.
The SDO List.
The Association is particularly interested in your Skyhawk related information and photos, but will gladly accept information about all eras of the unit. e-Mail the Association Webmaster.
AND we welcome "anyone with an interest" in the Skyhawk to JOIN The Skyhawk Association.


Drawn by Bud Southworth

Drawn by Bud Southworth

Drawn by Bud Southworth

Bill Stevens

Gary Verver

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Heritage
  • 05 OCT 1925: VJ-1B established
  • 15 NOV 1946: VJ-1 redesignated VU-1
  • 20 APR 1949: VU-1 redesignated VU-7A
  • 20 JUL 1951: VU-7A redesignated VU-1
  • 01 JUL 1965: VU-1 redesignated VC-1
  • 30 SEP 1992: VC-1 disestablished.

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Home Ports
Air Wings
Deployments
Aircraft
Commanding Officers
Events
  • 01 JUL 1965:
    VU-1 redesignated VC-1 and given tail code "UA"


  • VC-1 provides towed targets, acts as interceptors for Hawaiian Air National Guard exercises, provides photo capabilities and aerial refueling.

  • 30 SEP 1992:
    VC-1 is disestablished (at the time the oldest squadron in the U.S. Navy)


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Awards

Sources
  • Bud Southworth
  • Michael Klaver
  • Gary Verver
  • Joe Cupido

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