| Attack Squadron 106 | |
|---|---|
| VA-106 squadron insignia | |
| Active | 2 January 1945 – 7 November 1969 |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Role | Attack |
| Part of | Inactive |
| Nickname(s) | Gladiators |
| Engagements | World War II Korean War Vietnam War |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Attack | F6F-5 Hellcat F4U/4 Corsair F8F-2/1B Bearcat F2H-2 Banshee F9F-8B Cougar A4D-2/B/C/E Skyhawk |
VA-106 was an Attack Squadron of the United States Navy. Originally established as Bomber-Fighter Squadron Seventeen (VBF-17) on 2 January 1945, it was redesignated Fighter Squadron Six B (VF-6B) on 15 November 1946, redesignated VF-62 on 28 July 1948, redesignated Attack Squadron 106 (VA-106) on 1 July 1955, it was disestablished on 7 November 1969. It was the second US Navy squadron to be designated VA-106. [1]
The squadron was assigned to these home ports, effective on the dates shown: [1] : 170
The squadron first received the following aircraft on the dates shown: [1] : 171