Second VA-55 (U.S. Navy)

VA-55, nicknamed the Warhorses, was an Attack Squadron of the U.S. Navy.

The squadron was established at NAS Oceana, Virginia, on 7 October 1983, and flew the A-6E and KA-6D variants of the Grumman A-6 Intruder.

It was disestablished on 1 January 1991, having been based at NAS Oceana during its entire lifetime.

It was the second squadron to be designated VA-55, the first VA-55 was disestablished on 12 December 1975.

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

A-6E TRAM Intruder (1979) VA-55 USS Coral Sea CV-43 October 1, 1985-May 19, 1986
A-6E TRAM Inturder (1979) VA-55 USS Coral Sea CV-43 October 1, 1985-May 19, 1986