VA-96 (U.S. Navy)
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| Attack Squadron 96 | |
|---|---|
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| Active | 30 June 1956 – 10 April 1958 |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Type | Attack |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Attack | AD Skyraider |
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VA-96 was a short-lived Attack Squadron of the United States Navy. It was established on 30 June 1956, and disestablished less than two years later, on 10 April 1958. Its nickname is unknown.[1]
- 4 Jun 1957: The squadron's commanding officer, Commander M. K. Dennis, was lost in a night midair collision while operating from USS Kearsarge off the coast of California.
- Sep 1957: Kearsarge operated in the vicinity of Taiwan following the buildup of Chinese communist forces opposite the offshore islands belonging to Taiwan.[1]
Home port assignments
The squadron was assigned to these home ports, effective on the dates shown:[1]
- NAS Miramar – 30 Jun 1956
- NAS Moffett Field – Aug 1956
