VRF-31 |
Point of Contact = Squadron Duty Officer (SDO). See FAQ/Research/Contact link under [SA] in the menu. |
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Sources David Weber |
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No info yet Heritage 1 Sep 1948 - VRF-1 re-designated VR-31 15 Jul 1957 - VR-31 re-designated VRF-31 1 Oct 1986 - VRF-31 dis-established. |
Home Ports
NAS Norfolk, VA. |
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19xx - - Douglas A-4C skyhawk |
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Events August 8, 1960: Chief Robert Hornichel Sr. of Oceana (NAS Norfolk) was killed when his A-4D-2N BuNo 147725 crashed at Ft Bliss, TX while on a delivery flight from the factory to the east coast. Hornichel was making an approach to an El Paso airport when his plane rolled to the side, lost altitude, crashed and skidded through a barricade and shed and exploded. |
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Unit Photos VRF-31 (Aircraft Ferry Squadron) A-4L Skyhawk BuNo 145077, SH-00, parked on the ramp alongside COM TAC SUP WING HQ, 1969-1978. Photographer unknown. Off-Duty Photos None yet. |
