VA-128 Golden Intruders Unisex Hoodie

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Color: Black
Size: S
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VA-128 “Golden Intruders” was the Pacific Fleet Replacement Squadron for A-6 Intruder aircrew and maintenance, established 1 September 1967 and disestablished 30 September 1995. The squadron's official insignia featured a stylized phoenix, symbolizing renewal and elite aviation training. Based at NAS Whidbey Island, VA-128 was responsible for training the US Navy and Marine Corps A-6 aircrew pipelines within the Pacific Fleet FRS, coordinated across the A-6 training enterprise. Training occasionally included international liaison officers, but primarily focused on US forces. While VA-128 did not deploy in combat, its alumni saw operational service across Vietnam, the Cold War, and Operation Desert Storm. The squadron contributed to the introduction and refinement of maintenance and safety practices within A-6 Fleet Replacement Squadron operations and supported wider fleet adoption. As each Intruder variant and avionics suite arrived, VA-128 instructors helped test and implement upgrades to tactics, radar, and electronic warfare systems, enhancing fleet capabilities. The squadron assisted with operational introduction, readiness surges, and shared lessons learned with fleet squadrons. Its role in forming combat-ready aircrews ensured the effectiveness, accuracy, and survivability of every A-6 strike team in the fleet. The phoenix patch endures as a mark of technical mastery in naval aviation and a symbol of a formative chapter in A-6 Intruder history. [1][2][3]

[1] Naval History and Heritage Command (NHHC), A-6 Intruder program overview and squadron histories; VA-128 command history summaries.
[2] NAS Whidbey Island historical materials and A-6 Fleet Replacement Squadron training documentation (publicly released summaries).
[3] Ginter, Steve. Naval Fighters Series: Grumman A-6 Intruder variants; FRS roles and avionics upgrades.

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Joseph L (USN)

Je viens de les recevoir, super confortable, beau design. Merci 

Jean-Pierre B

I requested this design which was completed perfectly and in a shorter time than I anticipated.The design is perfect, the quality is brilliant and especially for the price! It's lovely and warm as well.

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