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and supported fleet operations from carrier flight decks

The squadron earned its Swordsmen name when it transitioned to the F-8 Crusader and added a sword to the heraldic lion that has anchored the unit insignia since 1950

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The 7th Battalion was later ordered into active service for Desert Shield and Desert Storm

The unit trained crews across multiple aircraft types in the art of flying solely by reference to instruments

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