Torpedo Squadron 18 (VT-18)

Established as Torpedo Squadron EIGHTEEN (VT-18) "Carrier Clowns" on 20 Jul 1943 at NAS Alameda, CA. Redesignated Attack Squadron EIGHT A (VA-8A) on 15 Nov 1946, Attack Squadron SEVENTY FIVE (VA-75) on 27 Jul 1948. Disestablished on 3 Nov 1949.

Insignia approved 24 Mar 1945. US made, schiffli embroidery on twill

Deployments.
6 Sep 1944 - 30 Nov 1944, CV-11 USS Intrepid, CVG-18, Grumman TBM-1C Avenger
30 Sep 1945 - 18 Oct 1945, CV-4 USS Ranger, CVG-18, Grumman TBM-3E Avenger
16 Sep 1946 - 12 Dec 1945, CV-32 USS Leyte, CVG-18, Grumman TBM-3E Avenger

Stations. NAS Alameda, CA, 20 Jul 1943; NAAS Monterey, CA, 28 Oct 1943; NAAS Hollister, CA, Nov 1943; NAS Hilo, HI, Feb 1944; NAS Kaneohe, HI, Jun 1944; NAS Alameda, CA, 20 Dec 1944; NAS Astoria, OR, 25 Jan 1945; NAS San Diego, CA, 22 Apr 1945; NAS Quonset Point, RI