VA-195

Attack Squadron 195 (VA-195), also known as the "Dambusters," was a distinguished U.S. Navy attack squadron established in 1943. It earned its nickname during the Korean War after a daring 1951 raid that destroyed the heavily defended Hwachon Dam using precision bombing from AD Skyraider aircraft. Throughout its service, VA-195 participated in numerous combat operations, including World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War, flying a variety of attack aircraft. The squadron was redesignated as VFA-195 in 1985, transitioning to flying F/A-18 Hornets and continuing its legacy as a premier strike fighter squadron in the Pacific Fleet.