VAK-208was aU.S. NavyTactical Aerial Refueling Squadron.The squadron was established on 30 July 1970 as aTactical Electronic Warfare Squadron 208 (VAQ-208),redesignated asVAK-208on 1 October 1979 and disestablished on 30 September 1989.[1]
| Tactical Aerial Refueling Squadron 208 | |
|---|---|
| Active | 30 July 1970-30 September 1989 |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Role | Refueling |
| Part of | CVWR-20 |
| Nickname(s) | Jockeys |
Operational history
editThe squadron was established as part of a reorganization intended to increase the combat readiness of the Naval Air Reserve Force. It was to provideelectronic warfare,aerial refueling,pathfinding andcarrier onboard deliveryservice to the Atlantic and Pacific Fleets and other units around the world. During its lifetime it provided these services to numerous operations in places such asKuwait,Israel,CyprusandFrance,and was embarked on many differentaircraft carriers.Its electronic warfare capability was removed in 1979, when it became primarily a tanker squadron.[1]
Home port assignments
editThe squadron was assigned to these home ports:
Aircraft assignment
editSee also
editReferences
editThis article incorporates text from thepublic domainDictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons.
- ^abGrossnick, Roy A. (1995)."VAK-208"(pdf).Dictionary of American Naval Aviation Squadrons.Vol. 1. Washington, DC:Naval Historical Center.p. 303.