VAQ-33, nicknamed the Firebirds, was a Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron of the U.S. Navy, serving for 44 years (1949–1993) under various designations and with a constantly-evolving …

VAQ-33, nicknamed the Firebirds, was a Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron of the US Navy, serving for 44 years (1949-1993) under various designations and with a constantly-evolving …

VAQ-33 flew a variety of aircraft, such as the ERA-3B Skywarrior, EA-4F Skyhawk, F-4B Phantom II, the EC-121, and the EA-6A Intruder. In it's earlier days it also flew the A-1 Skyraider (Spad).

JUN 1969: VAQ-33 relinquished all its aircraft, is transfered to NAS Norfolk and becomes a part of the newly formed "FEWSG" (Fleet Electronic Warfare Support Group." The group's mission is …

VAQ-33, nicknamed the Firebirds, was a Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron of the U.S. Navy, serving for 44 years (1949-1993) under various designations and with a constantly-evolving …

In December 1976, the Navy approved the EF-4B designation for F-4Bs that were serving with VAQ-33 in support of the Navy's electronic warfare support effort. Long after most F-4Bs had …

From 1967-1968, VAW-33 provided carrier-based ECM services in the Vietnam War zone. Returning to NAS Norfolk in 1970, the squadron, now designated VAQ-33, adopted the …

On 1 February 1968, VAW-33 was redesignated "Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron Thirty-Three (VAQ-33)." Then, in June 1969, VAQ-33 relinquished all its aircraft and prepared for …

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Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 33 (VAQ-33) was an aviation unit of the United States Navy. History: 31 May 1949: established as Composite Squadron 33 (VC-33) "Avengers", renamed …