VC-10 Challengers
VC-10 Composite Squadron Challengers was a United States Navy aircraft squadron. It was originally known as the Mallards in 1943, but when assigned the F-8 Crusader the squadron pilots unofficially used the name "Challengers". The squadron was formally known as the Challengers from 1961 through 1993.
| Fleet Composite Squadron 10 | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1 December 1943 to 14 Aug 1993 |
| Country | United States |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Type | Fleet Composite |
| Role | Air interdiction Close air support |
| Part of | fleet support |
| Garrison/HQ | Guantanamo Bay, Cuba |
| Nickname(s) | Challengers |
| Motto(s) | We work in a communist country every day! |
| Aircraft flown | |
| Attack | A-4 Skyhawk |
| Fighter | F-8 Crusader |
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