VC-7

VC-7 "Redtails" was an aircraft squadron of the United States Navy. It was located at Naval Air Station Miramar fronm 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 dog fights.

Aircraft operated by the squadron included:

*F-8 Crusader
*F-4 Phantom II
*A-4 Skyhawk

External links

* [http://www.skyhawk.org/3e/vc7/vc7.htm VC-7 history on www.skyhawk.org]