VFP-206
Light Photographic Squadron 206 | |
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VFP-206 squadron patch | |
Active | 1 June 1970 – 29 March 1987 |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Navy Reserve |
Role | Photo-reconnaissance |
Part of | Inactive |
Nickname(s) | Hawkeyes |
Military unit
VFP-206 was a Light Photographic Squadron of the United States Navy Reserve established on 1 June 1970. The squadron was disestablished on 29 March 1987.[1]
Operational history
1970's to Disestablishment
VFP-206 would be the last US Navy unit to operate the F-8 Crusader and was the last specialized photographic reconnaissance aircraft in Navy service. The last operational RF-8G #146860, was donated to the Smithsonian Institution on 30 March 1987, the day after VFP-206 was disestablished, it is now on display at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center.[2]
Home port assignments
Aircraft assignment
- RF-8G Crusader
See also
- Reconnaissance aircraft
- List of inactive United States Navy aircraft squadrons
- History of the United States Navy
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