Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons

Volume 1 (1995) includes about 140 histories and other data covering every squadron in the attack (VA, VAH, VAK, VAL, and VAP) and strike fighter (VFA) communities from the time the first of these commands was established in 1934, through the publication of this volume in 1995.

[2] This book provides an opportunity to learn about the origins, achievements, and traditions of patrol aviation as it relates to the naval heritage of the United States.

It was written by a professional historian and retired Navy Captain Michael D.

[2] Subsequent volumes in the series will cover other components of U.S. naval aviation.

This article incorporates text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons.