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VF-33
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Fighter Squadron 33 (VF-33) was an aviation unit of the United States Navy. Originally established on 11 October 1948 it was disestablished on 1 October 1993. It was the second U.S. Navy squadron to be designated VF-33.[1]
Quick Facts Fighter Squadron 33, Active ...
Fighter Squadron 33 | |
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![]() VF-33 insignia | |
Active | 6 August 1942 - 19 November 1945 12 October 1948 - 1 October 1993 |
Country | United States |
Branch | United States Navy |
Type | Fighter |
Nickname(s) | Tarsiers (1948-1958, 1961-1981) Astronauts (1958-1961) Starfighters (1981-1993) |
Aircraft flown | |
Fighter | F4U-4 Corsair F9F-6 Cougar FJ-3/-3M Fury F11F-1 Tiger F-8B/E Crusader F-4B/J Phantom II F-14A Tomcat |
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