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VC-7

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Fleet Composite Squadron 7 (VC-7)
VC-7 Squadron insignia
Founded4 December 1942; 81 years ago (1942-12-04)
Disbanded30 September 1980; 44 years ago (1980-09-30)
Allegiance United States
Branch United States Navy
Nickname(s)Tallyhoers

VC-7 Tallyhoers was an aircraft squadron of the United States Navy. It was located at Naval Air Station Miramar from 1964 to 1980. Its primary function was to help train aviators in attacking and shooting down enemy aircraft. VC-7 was established as VJ-1 on 4 December 1942. In 1946 it was redesignated VU-7, and on 2 July 1965 to VC-7. The Squadron was disestablished on 30 September 1980.

VC-7 aircraft towed targets and engaged trainee pilots in aerial dogfights.[1]

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  1. ^ "Three Killed, One Survives As Plane Towing Target Over Black Rock Desert Crashes". Nevada State Journal. Reno, NV. 6 May 1955. p. 10. Retrieved 3 March 2024. The plane that crashed was based at Naval Auxiliary Air Station Brown Field and were members of "Utility Squadron 7."
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