VA-75 was the first fleet squadron to operate the A-6E Intruder, but their legacy dates even earlier. They were established as VB-18 in January 1945, redesignated as VA-7A in November 1946, redesignated as VA-74 in July 1948, then finally named VA-75 on 15 Feb 1950. This is the “Puncherboy” patch worn by the “most junior Officer” in the squadron, of which, since I was the last to get to the unit, was the “LAST Puncherboy” for over TWO years!! It’s a reproduction of a rare patch….one that we couldn’t wait to pass to the next, but in my case, I was the last one!! No velcro attached.
