| Unit name | Fleet Composite Squadron 7 (VC-7) |
|---|---|
| Start date | 4 December 1942 (age 83) |
| Disbanded | 30 September 1980 (age 45) |
| Allegiance | United States |
VC-7 Tallyhoers was an aircraft squadron of the United States Navy. It was located at Naval Air Station Miramar from 1964 to 1980. Its primary function was to help train aviators in attacking and shooting down enemy aircraft. VC-7 was established as VJ-1 on 4 December 1942. In 1946 it was redesignated VU-7, and on 2 July 1965 to VC-7. The Squadron was disestablished on 30 September 1980.
VC-7 aircraft towed targets and engaged trainee pilots in aerial dogfights.[1]
References
- ^ "Three Killed, One Survives As Plane Towing Target Over Black Rock Desert Crashes". Nevada State Journal. May 6, 1955. p. 10. Retrieved March 3, 2024. The plane that crashed was based at Naval Auxiliary Air Station Brown Field and were members of "Utility Squadron 7."
External links
- VC-7 history on www.skyhawk.org
- VC-7 and the Development of Air-to-Ground Rockets - Naval Aviation News (March–April 2003)