VF-2 (1927–1942)
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Fighting Squadron 2 or VF-2 was an aviation unit of the United States Navy. Originally established as VF-2 on 1 January 1927, it was redesignated VF-2B on 1 July 1927, redesignated as VF-2S on 1 July 1932, redesignated as VF-2B in April 1933, redesignated as VF-2 on 1 July 1937, it was disestablished on 1 July 1942. It was the second US Navy squadron to be designated as VF-2.[1]
Quick Facts Fighting Squadron 2, Active ...
Fighting Squadron 2 | |
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Active | 1 January 1927 - 1 July 1942 |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Navy |
Type | Fighter |
Nickname(s) | Flying Chiefs |
Engagements | World War II |
Aircraft flown | |
Fighter | F2A Buffalo F4F Wildcat |
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