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VA-52 Knight Riders Unisex Hoodie

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VA-52 “Knight Riders” operated the A-6 Intruder from 1967 until 1995. The squadron transitioned from earlier attack platforms into all weather medium attack work using A-6A/B/C/E and later A-6E TRAM and SWIP aircraft. Through the Vietnam War and the Cold War years they deployed widely across the Pacific, Indian Ocean, and Arabian Sea. VA-52 flew multiple combat periods during Vietnam, including night and bad weather strike missions that relied on the Intruder’s attack systems. During the 1970s and 1980s the Knight Riders supported Western Pacific carrier presence operations, Indian Ocean contingencies, and joint exercises across the region. They operated TRAM and later SWIP upgraded A-6Es as these systems were introduced to the fleet, gaining extensive experience with the evolving capabilities of the aircraft. In the early 1990s the squadron deployed to the Arabian Sea and supported post Gulf War commitments, including maritime strike readiness and regional stability operations. VA-52 was disestablished in 1995, closing more than twenty five years of continuous Intruder operations defined by regular deployments, heavy weather strike capability, and long experience across Pacific and Indian Ocean theatres.[1][2][3][4][5]

[1] NHHC squadron histories and official Navy records documenting VA-52 A-6 service from 1967 to 1995 and Vietnam combat periods.
[2] US Pacific Fleet and Carrier Air Wing deployment summaries covering Knight Riders operations in the Western Pacific, Indian Ocean, and Arabian Sea.
[3] DoD and USN Vietnam War strike documentation noting VA-52 night and all weather A-6 missions.
[4] Reputable A-6 references, including Ginter and Schiffer series, describing TRAM and SWIP A-6E introduction and fleet employment.
[5] Intruder community and post Gulf War sources describing VA-52 participation in early 1990s Arabian Sea deployments and final A-6E operations before 1995 disestablishment.
Product Details

Product Details | Cotton Heritage M2580 Hoodie

All warbird lovers deserve a comfy hoodie to relax in, so choose one that's soft, smooth, and stylish. It's the ideal pick for those cooler nights!

✈  Side seamed, tightly knit fabric: neater fit and better durability through repeated washes.
✈  Three panel hood with flat draw cords: panelled construction that helps the hood hold its shape over time.
✈  Front pouch pocket with reinforced stitching: practical storage with added strength in high wear points.
✈  Fabric weight: 8.5 oz./yd.² (288.2 g/m²).
✈  65 percent ring spun cotton and 35 percent polyester, Carbon Grey is 55% ring-spun cotton, 45% polyester: soft feel with reliable shape retention.
✈  100 percent cotton face: smoother surface for sharper prints and artwork.

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Manufacturing | Cotton Heritage M2580 Hoodie

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Colour and Design Variations
Minor variations in colour and design placement may occur during production. As a result, some design elements may differ slightly in colour or position from it appears onscreen. For more details please see our FAQ page.

Fulfilment and Product Origin
This product ships from the United States, Mexico, the United Kingdom, Latvia, or Canada, depending on your location and stock availability.

The blank product sourced from Pakistan.

This product is produced in a Worldwide Responsible Accredited Production (WRAP) certified facility.

 

Care Instructions

Care Instructions | Cotton Heritage M2580 Hoodie

Machine wash cold, inside-out, gentle cycle with mild detergent and similar colors. Use non-chlorine bleach only when necessary. No fabric softeners.
Tumble dry low, or hang-dry for longest life.
Cool iron inside-out if necessary. Do not iron decoration.
Do not dry clean.
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