VA205

```html • Establishment: VA-205, known as the "Green Falcons," was established on 1 July 1970 as part of the U.S. Naval Reserve Force. • Reserve Attack Squadron: Its primary mission was to provide a combat-ready attack squadron in the Naval Air Reserve Force, flying the A-4 Skyhawk and later the A-7 Corsair II. • Home Base: The squadron was based at Naval Air Station Atlanta, Georgia, serving as a reserve counterpart to active duty squadrons. • Aircraft Transition: VA-205 initially flew the A-4L Skyhawk before transitioning to the LTV A-7B Corsair II in 1977, and later the A-7E model in 1987. • Nickname: The squadron's nickname, "Green Falcons," reflected their aggressive spirit and squadron insignia. • Operations and Training: VA-205 participated in numerous training exercises, including joint operations with the Air Force and Marine Corps, and NATO exercises in the Atlantic and Caribbean. • Humanitarian Missions: The squadron was involved in disaster relief operations, including hurricane recovery efforts in the southeastern United States and the Caribbean. • Aircraft Carrier Quals: As part of their training, VA-205 pilots regularly performed carrier qualifications and were fully capable of deploying aboard aircraft carriers. • Disestablishment: VA-205 was disestablished on 31 December 1994 as part of post-Cold War defense restructuring and the phasing out of the A-7 aircraft. • Legacy: Many squadron members continued their service in other reserve and active duty squadrons, and VA-205 is remembered for its professionalism and operational excellence within Naval Aviation history. ```