VA 72 Bluehawks

Attack Squadron 72 (VA-72) "Blue Hawks" was a distinguished United States Navy attack squadron established in 1945. Originally designated as Bomber-Fighter Squadron VBF-18, it was redesignated several times before becoming VA-72 in 1955. The Blue Hawks participated in major Cold War and postwar operations, including deployments during the Vietnam War and Operation Desert Storm, where they flew the A-7E Corsair II in strike missions against Iraqi targets in 1991. The squadron was deactivated later in 1991, marking the end of nearly five decades of service.