Welcome to the un-official web site of the Fighting Blackbirds. We hope that you enjoy your visit. The Fighting Blackbirds has a remarkable history of great records. They were commissioned as
Torpedo Squadron VT-75, during World War II. They disestablished in March
1958, but was reactivated in February 1963 as a replacement pilot training
squadron for the A-1 Skyraider. They then moved to NAS Cecil Field,
Florida, just up the road from NAS Jacksonville. In March 1980, the squadron relocated to Key West, Florida. to finish out their duration tour. On October 1, 1984 the squadron officially became one of the Navy's Adversary Commands, and was placed under Fighter Wing ONE. VF-45 has since decommissioned, and I can not find any information on this. Some of the airplanes went to the USS Lexington, AVT-16 in Corpus Christi, Texas. We have compiled many pictures
from over the years. Unfortunately, we do not have most of names to
the people. We are also looking for personnel from the squadron from
the past. While surfing this great site, take a drink from a Margarita and remember that Key West was a great place to be. Sunny days, warm nights, and lots of water. (Top Photo of a TA-4J with Mustang) |
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Page Update: 10/12/00 |
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