VA-94 (U.S. Navy)

Attack Squadron 94
VA-9A SB2C-5 Helldiver is lifted to the flight deck of USS Philippine Sea in preparation for launch in 1948
Active1 July 1943 - 30 November 1949
CountryUnited States
BranchUnited States Navy
TypeAttack
Nickname(s)Tough Kitties
EngagementsWorld War II
Aircraft flown
AttackSBD-5 Dauntless
SB2C Helldiver
AD-2 Skyraider

VA-94 was an Attack Squadron of the U.S. Navy. It was established as Bombing Squadron VB-99 on 1 July 1943, redesignated as VB-20 on 15 October 1943, and as VA-9A on 15 November 1946. It was finally redesignated as VA-94 on 12 August 1948. The squadron was disestablished on 30 November 1949. Its nickname was Bombing Twenty's Tough Kitty from 1943 to 1946.