 VA-152 (U.S. Navy)

VA-152 was an Attack Squadron of the U.S. Navy, nicknamed the "Fighting Aces" from 1953-1956, the "Friendly Squadron" or "Friendlies" from 1957-1968, and the "Mavericks" thereafter.The squadron was established as Reserve Fighter Squadron VF-713 sometime in the late 1940s, and called to active duty on 1 February 1951.