Smokin' Tigers: A Pictorial History of Reconnaissance Attack Squadron One (RVAH-1)

by Angelo Romano and Michael Grove

On 1 Nov 1955, Heavy Attack Squadron ONE (HATRON ONE or VAH-1) was established and temporarily based at Naval Air Station (NAS) Jacksonville, Florida. On the same day, CDR P.F. Stevens assumed the command of the squadron. He was a highly decorated patrol-bomber pilot during World War II.

In 1956, VAH-1 underwent an intensive training schedule in anticipation of the receipt of the new jet, Douglas A3D-1 Skywarrior. Designed with an eye toward the...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1734972750
• ISBN13: 9781734972757
• Release Date: March 2022
• Publisher: Ginter Books
• Length: 120 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.4" x 10.9"