VAQ 34

VAQ-34, also known as "The Flashbacks," was a U.S. Navy Tactical Electronic Warfare Squadron established in March 1983 at Naval Air Station Point Mugu, California. The unit was created to provide electronic warfare training and simulation for fleet units, using modified EA-7L Corsair II and later ERA-3B Skywarrior and EA-3B aircraft. VAQ-34 played a key role in emulating potential enemy electronic threats during exercises, enhancing the Navy’s electronic countermeasures capabilities. The squadron was disestablished in September 1993 as part of post-Cold War restructuring and budget reductions.