In 1955, VF 84 while
deployed to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, was redesignatedas the VA 86
"Sidewinders".
During 1979 the
"Sidewinders" made news while deployed in the Indian Ocean
spending 144 continuous days at sea following the seizure of the
American Embassy in Tehran, Iran.
On July 15, 1986,
Attack Squadron 86 was officially redesignated Strike-Fighter
Squadron 86, and began flying the McDonnell Douglas F/A-18
Hornet.
The Sidewinders continue to
serve with distinction.
This new decal
sheet from Cutting Edge
Modelworks includes markings for 1 special A-7E Corsair II.
This aircraft is a
A-7E with VA-86 Bulls. BuNo159308 CAG on December 1975.
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