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Attack Squadron EIGHT HUNDRED FIFTY NINE (VA-859) Attack Squadron EIGHT HUNDRED FIFTY NINE (VA-859) was a reserve squadron called to active duty on 1 Feb 1951. Redesignated Attack Squadron EIGHTY FIVE (VA-85)(2nd) on 4 Feb 1953. Disestablished on 30 Sep 1994. Grumman TBM-3E Avenger, 5 Mar 1951 Douglas AD-2/4 Skyraider, Jul 1952-Jan 1954 Deployments: 28 Nov 1951-11 Jun 1952; USS Tarawa (CV/CVA/CVS-40, AVT-12), CVG-8, Douglas AD-2 Skyraider; Mediterranean Cruise Insignia approved on 22 May 1951.

Attack Squadron EIGHT HUNDRED FIFTY NINE (VA-859)

Attack Squadron EIGHT HUNDRED FIFTY NINE (VA-859) was a reserve squadron called to active duty on 1 Feb 1951. Redesignated Attack Squadron EIGHTY FIVE (VA-85)(2nd) on 4 Feb 1953. Disestablished on 30 Sep 1994.

Grumman TBM-3E Avenger, 5 Mar 1951
Douglas AD-2/4 Skyraider, Jul 1952-Jan 1954

Deployments:
28 Nov 1951-11 Jun 1952; USS Tarawa (CV/CVA/CVS-40, AVT-12), CVG-8, Douglas AD-2 Skyraider; Mediterranean Cruise

Insignia approved on 22 May 1951.

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Filename:VA-859-1001.jpg
Album name:AFushi / USN 0800-899
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Base:NAS Niagara Falls, NY; NAS Jacksonville, FL; NAS Quonset Point, RI; NAS Oceana, VA
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