Torpedo Squadron 17 (VT-17)

Established as Torpedo Squadron SEVENTEEN (VT-17) on 1 Jan 1943. Redesignated Attack Squadron SIX B (VA-6B) on 15 Nov 1946: Attack Squadron SIXTY FIVE (VA-65) on 27 Jul 1948; Attack Squadron TWENTY FIVE (VA-25) on 1 Jul 1959; Strike Fighter Squadron TWENTY FIVE (VFA-25) on 1 Jul 1983-.

Grumman TBF-1 Avenger, 1943-1944
Grumman TBM-1/3 Avenger, 1944-1946

Insignia circa 1943. First war cruise insignia that was replaced with the torpedo in a four leaf clover. USA made, painted on canvas.

Stations. NAS Norfolk, VA, 1 Jan 1943; NAS Kaneohe, HI, 3 Oct 1943; NAS Alameda 10 Mar 1944; NAS Hilo, HI, 12 Nov 1944; NAB Agana 28 Dec 1944; NAS Alameda,CA, 8 Jul 1945; NAAS Fallon, NV, Sep 1945; NAS Brunswick, ME, 1 Feb 1946.