VA-128 (U.S. Navy)

VA-128 was an Attack Squadron of the U.S. Navy, nicknamed the Golden Intruders. It was established on 1 September 1967, and disestablished in September 1995.

Operational history

 * September 1967: The squadron was assigned the mission of training combat ready flight crews and replacement maintenance personnel for the A-6 Intruder.
 * October 1968: Two U.S. Air Force exchange officers reported aboard for training in the A-6A.
 * June 1973: A Naval Officer from the Federal Republic of Germany reported aboard for training in the A-6.
 * March–May 1980: The squadron’s TC-4C, Target Recognition Attack Multisensor (TRAM) equipped aircraft, was used to monitor the hot spots on Mount St. Helens in Washington state prior to a major eruption on 18 May. The squadron’s work with U.S. Geological Survey authorities provided the forewarning necessary to save hundreds of lives since the mountain was a popular place for campers, boaters and mountain climbers.
 * October 1986: The squadron assumed the additional duty of training all U.S. Marine Corps personnel on the A-6 following the disestablishment of VMAT(AW)-202.
 * 1990: The squadron received the first composite wing A-6E on the West Coast.

Home port assignments
The squadron was assigned to these home ports, effective on the dates shown:
 * NAS Whidbey Island – 01 Sep 1967

Aircraft assignment
The squadron first received the following aircraft on the dates shown:
 * A-6A Intruder – 01 Sep 1967
 * TC-4C Academe – 15 Mar 1968
 * A-6E Intruder – 16 Dec 1973