VA-46

Attack Squadron 46 (VA-46), known as the "Clansmen," was established by the United States Navy on September 24, 1955. The squadron initially flew the F9F-5 Panther and later transitioned to various attack aircraft, including the A-4 Skyhawk and the A-7 Corsair II. VA-46 saw combat during the Vietnam War and participated in Operation El Dorado Canyon, the 1986 air strike against Libya. The Clansmen were also active during Operation Desert Storm in 1991 before being disestablished on June 30, 1991.