VAH-7 Peacemakers A3D/A-3B Skywarrior Model, 1/50th Scale Model, Mahogany, Strategic Bomber

VAH-7 Peacemakers A-3D ModelFly again with VAH-7 and the Peacemakers of the Fleet in this A-3D Model. Each model is carefully carved from wood and painted to provide a unique piece of art you’ll be proud to show off.Length: 18 inchesMade from MahoganyUS Veteran Owned BusinessThe product is not intended to be used by children 12 years and younger.Originally established as Composite Squadron Seven (VC-7) on 10 August 1950, it was redesignated as Heavy Attack Squadron Seven (VAH-7) on 1 November 1955 and was redesignated again as Reconnaissance Attack (Heavy) Squadron Seven (RVAH-7) on 1 December 1964. The squadron was disestablished on 28 September 1979.Reconnaissance Attack Squadron SEVEN, a component of the Naval Forces, U. S. Atlantic Fleet, was originally commissioned as Composite Squadron SEVEN (VC-7) at Naval Air Station, Moffett Field, California, on 30 October 1950. Less than a year after commissioning, Composite Squadron SEVEN transferred their North American AJ “Savage” aircraft to the Naval Air Station, Norfolk, Virginia. After a deployment to the Mediterranean, the Squadron moved to Patuxent River, Maryland. In July of 1955, while detachments were deployed on board USS INTREPID and USS CORAL SEA in the Mediterranean, the Squadron was redesignated Heavy Attack Squadron SEVEN, and its homeport was changed to Naval Air Station, Sanford, Florida. HATRON SEVEN participated in the shakedown cruise of USS FORRESTAL in 1956 and then deployed in 1957 to the Mediterranean aboard USS ESSEX. In March of 1958, the Squadron received its first Douglas A3D “Skywarrior” and subsequently conducted carrier qualifications on board USS FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT. In August of 1961, after flying the A3D for three years, the Squadron began transition to the North American A-5A “Vigilante.”Commander J. J.

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