Attack Squadron 195 (VA-195) DAMBUSTERS Pirates of the Caribbean using special deep-relief coining dies

using special deep-relief coining dies

that was established on 3 March 1969

transit of the Suez Canal

660 personnel

selecting targets of opportunity

Attack Squadron 195 (VA-195) DAMBUSTERS Pirates of the Caribbean using special deep-relief coining diesOur unique oval shaped coin recognizes and commemorates the period of February 1970 to April 1985 when the VA 195 DAMBUSTERS flew the A7E Corsair II. On the obverse front side is a full color squadron emblem from this particular era along with gold wings to represent naval aviators and grey wings to represent enlisted aviation warfare specialists. The reverse back side includes images of the A7E, the squadron's homeport of Naval Air Station Lemoore,