 VAH-3 History
Circa 1971
A BIT OF HISTORY:  "...FY-1971 Safety Awardees Named - Naval Aviation News - November 1971..." WebSite: http://www.history.navy.mil/nan/backissues/1970s/1971/nov71.pdf [25SEP2004]
 
Circa 1961
A BIT OF HISTORY:  "...Getting To Know The A3J Vigilante - Page 19 to 22 - Naval Aviation News - November 1961..." WebSite: http://www.history.navy.mil/nan/backissues/1960s/1961/nov61.pdf [21AUG2004]
A BIT OF HISTORY:  "...First A3J's Delivered To VAH-3 - Page 34 - Naval Aviation News - August 1961..." WebSite: http://www.history.navy.mil/nan/backissues/1960s/1961/aug61.pdf [20AUG2004]
A BIT OF HISTORY:  "...Chief's Idea Lowers Costs - Page 36 - Naval Aviation News - June 1961..." WebSite: http://www.history.navy.mil/nan/backissues/1960s/1961/jun61.pdf [20AUG2004]
Circa 1960
A BIT OF HISTORY:  "...Gold Rush At Sanford - Page 2 - Naval Aviation News - March 1960..." WebSite: http://www.history.navy.mil/nan/backissues/1950s/1960/mar60.pdf [17AUG2004]
A BIT OF HISTORY:  "...Bombing Derby Awards - Page 25 - Naval Aviation News - February 1960..." WebSite: http://www.history.navy.mil/nan/backissues/1950s/1960/feb60.pdf [17AUG2004]
Circa 1958
A BIT OF HISTORY:  "...VAH-3 Skywarrior Travels - Page 1 - Naval Aviation News - December 1958..." WebSite: http://www.history.navy.mil/nan/backissues/1950s/1958/dec58.pdf [14AUG2004]
Circa 1957
A BIT OF HISTORY:  "...VAH-3 Completes Carquals - Page 28 - Naval Aviation News - May 1957..." WebSite: http://www.history.navy.mil/nan/backissues/1950s/1957/may57.pdf [10AUG2004]
Circa 1956
A BIT OF HISTORY:  VAH-3 History "...Heavy Attack Squadron 3 Formed Here - JAX AIR NEWS - VOL 14 - NO 12 - NAS Jacksonville, FL - 14 JUN 1956..." WebSite: University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries http://ufdc.ufl.edu/ [19FEB2011]
A BIT OF HISTORY: "...VAH-3..." Contributed by AD3 Vic H. Kretsinger vknchr@ncwebsurfer.om [19SEP99]
June 1956 - VP-34 became VAH-3 while still in NAS Coco Solo, Panama, Canal Zone flying PBM Martin Mariner seaplanes.
June 1956 - VAH-3 established at NAS Jacksonville, Florida with Douglas A3D "Sky Warriors" Squadron Commander was CDR. Moorehouse
June 15, 1956 - Nucleus of VAH-3 formed from VP-34 which was disestablished
July 1957 to Feb. 1958 - VAH-3 Carrier Quals on the FDR (CVA 42) and the Saratoga (CVA 60) with Pres. Eisenhower on board
February 1958 - After Med cruise on the FDR, VAH-3 moved to NAS Sanford, Florida from NAS Jacksonville, Florida
June 16, 1961 - HAtWingOne formed as only RAG (Replacement Air Group) squadron at NAS Sanford, Florida. VAH-3 receives the first four operational A3J-1 "Vigilantes" at NAS Sanford Florida replacing the A3D "Sky Warriors". The A3J used for pilot and bomb/navigator qualifications. (Ref: Aerofax Minigraph 9).
July 1, 1964 - VAH-3 re-designated RVAH-3 with North American RA-5C Vigilantes. (Ref: Aerofax Minigraph 9.)
May 1, 1968 - RVAH-3 moved to NAS Albany, Georgia from NAS Sanford. (Ref: Aerofax Minigraph 9.)
January 15, 1974 - RVAH-3 moved to NAS Key West, Florida from NAS Albany, Georgia.(Ref: Aerofax Minigraph 9.)
August 17, 1979 - RVAH-3 "Sea Dragons" were disestablished at NAS Key West, Florida. (Ref: Aerofax Minigraph 9.) [16AUG99]
Circa Unknown
Can you identify the Month and or Year?
A BIT OF HISTORY: "...VAH-3 Discharge Certificate..." Contributed by AD3 Vic H. Kretsinger vknchar@cox.net [18SEP99]
"VAH-3 Summary Page"
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