Unit Name: | Attack Squadron 135 |
Dates: | 21 August 1961 - 1 October 1962 |
Country: | United States |
Branch: | United States Navy |
Type: | Attack |
Nickname: | Thunderbirds |
Aircraft Attack: | AD-6 Skyraider |
Attack Squadron 135 or VA-135 was a short-lived Attack Squadron of the U.S. Navy, nicknamed the Thunderbirds. It was established on 21 August 1961 and disestablished a year later, on 1 October 1962. It was based at NAS Jacksonville, and for a short time in 1962 at NAS Cecil Field. The squadron flew the AD-6 Skyraider aircraft. It was the second squadron to be designated as VA-135, the first VA-135 was disestablished on 30 September 1949.[1]