VA-21A was an Attack Squadron of the U.S. Navy during World War II. It was established as Bombing Squadron VB-98 on 28 August 1944 and redesignated as VA-21A on 15 November 1946. The squadron was disestablished on 5 August 1947.
| Attack Squadron 21A | |
|---|---|
| Active | 28 August 1944 - 5 August 1947 |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Type | Attack |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Attack | SB2C Helldiver SBD Dauntless FM-2 Wildcat |
The squadron's mission was to provide a pool of trained dive-bomber pilots and aircrewmen for assignment as replacements to squadrons operating in the Pacific. The training practiced in the squadron included carrier landing qualifications, gunnery, bombing and night flying.[1]
Aircraft assignment
editThe squadron was assigned the following aircraft in the months shown:[1]
See also
editReferences
editThis article incorporates text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons.
- ^ a b Grossnick, Roy A. (1995). "VA-21A" (pdf). Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons. Vol. 1. Washington, DC: Naval Historical Center. p. 31.