The squadron was established as Fleet Composite Squadron Thirteen (VC-13) on 1 September 1973 [2] at NAS New Orleans, Louisiana when the US Navy reorganized the US Naval Reserve and the Naval Air Reserve Force (NAVAIRESFOR). The squadron first flew the F-8 Crusader, and had 17 officers and 127 enlisted men within its ranks, most were former members of …

2016年10月22日 · VC-13, a United States Navy reserve unit, was based at Naval Air Station Miramar (North of San Diego) California. The Saints are pictured flying past the Coronado Bridge that links San Diego and North Island. Naval Air Station North Island can be seen in the left foreground, while Lindbergh Field is in the right foreground. ...

The VC designation was first created on 1 March 1943 when Escort Scouting Squadrons (VGS) which were based aboard Escort Carriers (CVEs) were redesignated Composite Squadrons (VC). ... VC-13 : 1973 - 1988 : GMGRU- Squadrons : GMGRU-1 1955 - 1960 : GMGRU-2: 1955 - 1960 .-last update 22. May 2020: written 24. April 2005

2022年8月12日 · WASHINGTON - The command master chief of Fighter Squadron Composite Thirteen (VFC-13), Troy Rudisill, was selected as the 2022 Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Delbert D. Black Leadership Award recipient, August 12., ... Homeported at Naval Air Station Fallon, Nevada, VFC-13 provides adversary training for Navy and Marine Corps Active and ...

VC-13 SQUADRON HISTORY Fleet Composite Squadron THIRTEEN (VC-13) was commissioned at New Orleans on 1 September 1973. Initially VC-13 operated the F-8H Crusader with a complement of 17 officers and 127 enlisted men, former members of the two decommissioned New Orleans Anti- submarine Fighter Squadrons, VSF …

Fleet Composite Squadron THIRTEEN (VC-13) was commissioned at NAS New Orleans, Belle Chasse, Louisiana on 1 September 1973 with the F-8H Crusader as its original aircraft. The original composition of the squadron was effected by combining the personnel, aircraft and equipment of VSF-76 and VSF-86, both of which were disestablished on 31 August ...

VC-13 - A-4L, TA-4J, A-4E Skyhawk VFC-13 - A-4F, TA-4J Skyhawk VFC-13 - F/A-18A/B Hornet I ?5 Encl (1) COMMAND COMPOSITION AND ORGANIZATION 1. Mission. To provide Dissimilar Air Combat Training (DACT~~ for Navy and Marine Corps and other fighterlstrike fighter squadrons when tasked. To provide a variety of threat simulations for air and surface ...

The "Fighting Saints" of VFC-13 can trace their origins back to 1946, when VF-753 was commissioned flying F6F-5 "Hellcats." Today's squadron was formed on Sept. 1, 1973, at NAS New Orleans during ...

In recognition of that primary mission assignment, VC-13 was proudly redesignated as Fighter Squadron Composite Thirteen (VFC-13) April 22, 1988. VFC-13 provides the highest quality adversary training for regular Navy fleet and replacement squadrons and air wings, reserve fighter and attack squadrons, U.S.A.F. and U.S.M.C. units, and Canadian ...

VFC-13 has a proud and rich tradition in the history of naval aviation and fleet support. The squadron formed in 1973 as VC-13 was equipped with F-8H Crusaders and developed into the present adversary mission operating the former ex-Swiss Air Force F-5N Tiger II, the “Saints” have exemplified pride, professionalism and safety in all endeavors.