Composite Squadron Thirteen was commissioned in August 1973 with the aircraft and personnel from the decommissioned VSF-76 and VSF-86 (see VSF-76 & VSF-86). The NAS New Orleans-based squadron's primary mission was to provide Dis¬similar Air Combat Training (DACT) to the fleet. Originally flying the F-8H Crusader, the squadron transitioned to the A-4L Skyhawk in 1974 and transferred its duty station to NAS Miramar, California, in 1976. Today the squadron's primary aircraft is still the A-4, although many different mod¬els are used for their DACT mission including the F-16N Falcon. In Octo¬ber 1988 VC-13's designation was changed to VFC-13.
F-8H 148703 on 10-17-73 at NAS New Orleans with black and white rudder and VSF-76's "AW" tail letters painted out. ( Fred Roos) F-8H 148692 in Octo¬ber 1973 in full VC-13 markings. Aircraft number 07 has been added to the nose and the squadron's new "UX" tail let¬ters are also added. The 07 and UX are shaded in black. (J. H. Weathers)
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