VA-104 was an Attack Squadron of the United States Navy. It was established as Fighter Squadron VF-104 on 1 May 1952, and redesignated VA-104 in December 1953. The squadron was disestablished on 31 March 1959. Its nickname was Hell's Archers.
Significant events Nov 1956: During the Suez War the squadron operated from USS Coral Sea (CVA-43) off the coast of Egypt. It provided air support for the evacuation of Americans and foreign nationals from that country. Jul 1958: The squadron operated from USS Forrestal (CVA-59) in the eastern Atlantic, ready to enter the Mediterranean if needed for the United States Marines’ landing in Beirut, Lebanon.
Home port assignments The squadron was assigned to these home ports, effective on the dates shown: NAS Cecil Field – 1 May 1952 NAS Jacksonville – Apr 1953 NAS Cecil Field – Dec 1953 NAS Jacksonville – Feb 1957
Aircraft assignment The squadron first received the following aircraft on the dates shown: FG-1D Corsair – May 1952 F4U-5 Corsair – Dec 1952 AD-6 Skyraider – 6 Jan 1954
See also Attack aircraft List of inactive United States Navy aircraft squadrons History of the United States Navy
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