VA-44 (U.S. Navy)

Attack Squadron 44
VA-44 insignia
Active1 June 1945 – 8 June 1950
CountryUnited States
BranchUnited States Navy
TypeAttack squadron
Part ofInactive
Nickname(s)Hornets
Aircraft flown
AttackSB2C Helldiver
A-1 Skyraider
AM Mauler

Attack Squadron 44 (VA-44) was an attack squadron of the United States Navy. Originally established as Bombing Squadron VB-75 on 1 June 1945 it was redesignated Attack Squadron VA-3B on 15 November 1946, redesignated VA-44 on 1 September 1948 and disestablished on 8 June 1950. A second VA-44 was in service from 1 September 1950 until disestablishment on 1 May 1970.

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