| Attack Squadron 135 | |
|---|---|
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| Active | 21 August 1961 – 1 October 1962 |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Type | Attack |
| Nickname(s) | Thunderbirds |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Attack | AD-6 Skyraider |
Attack Squadron 135 or VA-135 was a short-lived Attack Squadron of the United States 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]
This article incorporates text from the public domain Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons .