Please keep in mind that this list does only include records of people who submitted their information for publication on this website. It has the text at the bottom with the ab tailcode. This is the gray version of the a6e intruder tailfin for the va34 blue blasters. This is the logo patch that goes onto the front of the ballcap only. The squadron was established as fighter squadron vf20 on 15 october 1943.
The last cruise was a 2 month to the united kingdom porta calls in portsmouth, england and edinburgh, scotland. Set of 2 vfa34 blue blasters us navy f18 hornet subdued fighter squadron. This tshirt is printed in high resolution and in full color. Squadron insignia and nickname when va 34 was established, it adopted the insignia and blue blasters nickname used by the previous squadron. Va34 blue blaster garth thompson navy, coast guard. The blue blasters deployment in 1990 featured integration of night.
Us navy atkron 34 blue blasters squadron patch color. The actual establishment ceremony was conducted at nas oceana on 17 april 1970. Us navy patch fighter squadron 34 va 34 blue blasters. Youve reached the best site for navy ballcap logo patches. Virginia beach strike fighter squadron 34 vfa 34, the blue blasters, hosted their 70th anniversary reunion at naval air station nas oceana, june 2122 fellow blue blasters from multiple generations flew into virginia beach from all over the country to help celebrate the squadrons significant heritage dating all the way back to 1943. If you would like your name, rank, or callsign added to your shirts, please enter this information in the order comments when checking out paying. The house of checklists is provided as an information resource for nonsports card collectors. You also save by scrolling down to see the pictures of vfa 34 blue blasters on sale.
One med cruise, one medindian ocean, which i was lucky to become a shellback. Less than a year after disestablishment of the second va34, a new blue blaster squadron was established at nas oceana, virginia, on 1 january 1970 as the atlantic fleets sixth a6 intruder squadron. Va34 was the first squadron to employ the harpoon missile in combat, successfully defending ships of the. When the third va34 was established in 1970, it adopted the insignia and blue blasters nickname used by the previous va34 squadron the second. According to the hook tailhooks magazine, the vfa34 friday patch with the joker on the cards is vf20s ww ii first cruise 1944 insignia. Please click on the image above to visit the main page. When va 34 was established, it adopted the insignia and blue blasters nickname used by the previous va 34 squadron the second va 34. Va34 blue blasters attack squadron atkron three four us.
Show your aviation lineage with truly artistic craftsmanship of. The relaxed yet structured nature of vfa 34 is what sets it apart from other dcs squadrons. Us navy patch fighter squadron 34 va 34 blue blasters sign in to check out check out as guest. This is another av8rstuff creation for the vfa34 blue blasters. In 2016 vfa 34 was assigned to the uss carl vinson and is currently on deployment to the western pacific. Strike fighter squadron 34, also known as the blue blasters, is a united states navy fa18e super hornet strike fighter squadron stationed at naval air station oceana. Their tail code is aj and their radio call sign is joker. Va34 blue blasters heritage squadron patch large size. Naval aviation attack va squadron patches part 1 of 4. New unused presale listings i send it out after an auction in from 20 30 day.
A beautifully carved 14 inch solid wood plaque of the va 34 blue blasters. A beautifully carved 14 inch solid wood plaque of the va34 blue blasters. It shows the a6e intruder coming straight at you and says blue blasters across the top and va 34 across the bottom. Available skyhawk squadronsva12 flying ubangis, va 15 valions, va 22 fighting redcocks, va 23 black knights, va 34 blue blasters, va 36 roadrunners, va 43vf143 challengers, va 44vf44 hornets, va 45vf45 blackbirds, va 46 clansmen, va 55 warhorses, va 56 champions, va 64 black lancers, va. I recently acquired this va 34 blue blaster patch and was wondering who made the patch and how old. In 1996 the squadron was redesignated vfa 34 and began transitioning to the fa18c hornet. The table below contains the names of sailors who were assigned to the blue blasters va 34. Established as attack squadron thirty four on 1 january 1970. I served with the blue blaster between june 1980 to may 83, during that time i made three cruises with va34. Do you have any va 34 blue blasters ballcaps available to purchase. Va 34 blue blaster posted in garth thompson navy, coast guard and other sea services patches. Va34, nicknamed the blue blasters, was an attack squadron of the u.
Two members of the bauman family have served as pilots in the squadron, although at different times and flying very different aircraft. The squadron was established as fighter squadron vf20 on 15 october 1943, redesignated as vf9a on 15 november 1946, as vf91 on 12 august 1948, and as vf 34 on 15 february 1950. Va 66 waldos 100% cotton quality tshirt high resolution printing full color printing customization. Attack squadron 34 va 34 blue blasters click to view crew list. As the blue blasters of strike fighter squadron vfa 34 celebrate their 70th anniversary this weekend, theres one family whose own history is linked to that of the squadron. It shows their mascot a joker wielding an instrument of destruction. The nickname blue blasters originated with the second va 34 in 1957 when the squadron was flying the a4d skyhawk, and was a combination of the unit aircrafts blue tail and the powerful nuclear capability. Naval aviation squadron aircraft carrier deployments post ww ii attack squadron 19461997 squadron.
Show your military pride with the finest quality military patches, pins and gifts from all branches of the military. Upon completion of deployment, va34 returned to nas oceana, virginia in august 1988. Navy attack squadron va 1 99 insignia, logo and patch. Vfa34 blue blasters strike fighter squadron us navy. Va 34 blue blasters squadron patch plastic backing. Our a4 squadron mugs have the squadron tail colors on one side with pilot wings displayed on the opposite side. I have a few of these patches but i had never seen this type of construction before. Strike fighter squadron 34 vfa34, also known as the blue blasters, is a united states. Established on the tenth of november, 2017, our squadron was created with one goal in mind. Buy vfa 34 blue blasters patch by mgr productions nikki as a tshirt, classic tshirt, triblend tshirt, lightweight hoodie, fitted scoop tshirt, fitted vneck tshirt, relaxed fit tshirt, graphic tshirt, chiffon top, sleeveless top. They are a part of carrier air wing 8 and are attached to the aircraft carrier uss george h w bush.
Navy vfa34 aviation strike attack fighter squadron. From 1970 1996 the squadron was known as va 34, operating the a6 intruder on several deployments as well as their home in nas oceana. Va 34 flew the a6 until 1996, when the squadron was redesignated vfa 34 and transitioned to the fa18 hornet. This is the bluewhite version of the friday patch for the vfa34 blue blasters worn only by the aircrew.
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